You’ve Never Experienced Anything Like This Epic Abandoned Railroad Hike In Georgia
Autumn usually means the perfect time for hiking and biking in the state of Georgia. As we’ve detailed before, the trails and opportunities to get out there and explore in Georgia are a’plenty. However, maybe you’re itching for a new type of trail, one that hasn’t really been explored too much yet, but certainly holds both history and mystery. We’re talking about the Silver Comet Trail, which is a fascinating trail built over an abandoned railline in northwest Georgia. Check it out.
How many people can say they've hiked along an abandoned railroad in Georgia?
When rail travel stopped being a popular form of transportation, however, the Silver Comet discontinued passenenger trains and stuck to freight trains only. But eventually, this too stopped in 1989.
In 1992, The Georgia Department of Transportation bought the closed rail line that ran through Cobb, Paulding, and Polk counties.
Throughout the entire trail, you'll see some of the most beautiful parts of the state, while also experiencing the quiet serenity from the abandoned railroad tracks underfoot.
So whether you ride a bike, run, hike, or simply walk to get in some decent exercise, the Silver Comet Trail is the type of trail you need to experience at least once in your lifetime.
How about that for a neat, historical trail? If you feel like taking the plunge and hiking or biking, heck even walking will do the trick to see the sights, then start at this trail head in Georgia:
A New Jersey native with over 15 years of writing experience, Marisa has studied at both New York University and Florida International University. She has lived all over the country, including a decade stint in South Florida. Marisa is well-versed in exploration as she travels a good majority of the year in her self-converted Sprinter van. Her articles have been featured in various notable publications over the years, she has a published collection of short stories, and three completed screenplays under her belt.
