PATH Foundation is a network of off-road trails in and around the metro

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area for walkers, runners, skaters, and cyclists. The foundation was established in 1991. The goal was to develop a network of off-road trails in Atlanta in time for use during the

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. The trails are also a way to connect

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and preserve the regional character. The first demonstration trails were built near Clarkston in

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. Presently, trails exist in

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, Decatur,

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, and

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PATH Foundation Trails

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Chastain Park Chastain Memorial Park (originally known as the North Fulton Park, commonly known as Chastain Park) is the largest city park in Atlanta, Georgia. It is a park near the northern edge of the city. Included in the park are jogging paths, playgrou ...

* Nancy Creek * Northside Trail *Olde Town Conyers Trail *

PATH400 The PATH400 Greenway Trail is a multi-use trail under construction along the Georgia 400 freeway in Buckhead, Atlanta. Once complete, the trail will be 10 feet (3.0 m) to 14 feet (4.3 m) wide and traverse the cities of Atlanta, Sandy Springs and Dun ...

Silver Comet Trail The Silver Comet Trail is a rail trail in west-northwestern Georgia (U.S. state), Georgia, United States. Route The Silver Comet Trail is named for the ''Silver Comet (train), Silver Comet'' passenger train that traversed the same route from 1 ...

* South River Trail * Whetstone Creek * Trolley Line Trail

20th Anniversary and triPATHlon

In 2011, PATH celebrated its 20th anniversary. In May 2011, PATH created Atlanta's first in-town

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called triPATHlon and sanctioned by

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. The triPATHlon benefited

References

External links

PATH Foundation

Silver Comet Trail

Chastain Park

Atlanta BeltLine
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