Those of us who have to ride in wheelchairs, come on out to the trails and enjoy the fresh air. I read the trail would be busy at the Smyrna end, but somehow I missed any mention that google maps would have a hard time getting me to the Concord trail head! Fortunately, it was a dry day, so the debris didn't contribute to any slipperiness. The trail ceases to be over the original railroad bead in Cedartown, Ga. From the Alabama / Georgia connect with Chief Ladiga trail to Cedartown, Ga the trail is over the original railroad bead, but it leaves in Cedartown and is somewhat hilly but paved. Here's the quick answer if you drive this relatively short distance without making any stops. Hometown Pizza, just off the trail on W. Elm St. in Rockmart, and Moores Soda Fountain on Main St. in Cedartown. distance. Depending on the destination and duration of the wait, some flights may take up to 20 hours. 130 miles. The end of the trail here (Cedartown)is in a rough neighborhood. The next section of I-20 to open in Alabama was a four-mile-long (6.4km) stretch between AvenueI in Ensley and Arkadelphia Road (US78/SR5) near BirminghamSouthern College. I rode the Silver Comet trail April 10-11, 2012. The shortest route between Alabama and Georgia is described by route planners. Your trip begins in Birmingham, Alabama. Start by reading the Trippy page on where to stay in Bremen (Georgia). I am not a strong, aggressive rider and I had to walk my bike up some of the hills. We went to Piedmont Alabama. It's a 02 hours 19 minutes drive by car. The trails are easy to use, parking is close, restrooms are available and the maintenance is adequate. This highway travels through rolling suburban country and crosses I-459 near Irondale . I think the biggest negative is also a good thing -- the trail is crowded. The Silver Comet Trail follows the bed of the old Seaboard Air Line. I am planning to come back sometime next month and ride further out toward Smyrna. This is the first winter that I've ridden past the 25 mile marker and the landscape is beautiful without the trees and brush to hide it. It was hard to call thios a rail trail as it was unlike any other we'd ridden. We tried to warn another group of riders behind us, but they also fell. The grade is varied but never more than two degrees (except for a short trail connection after Rockmart). In Alabama, the city of Montgomery is the second most populous. Within Douglasville, a three phase project relocates SR 92 on a four lane bypass to the east. The trail is flat enough for young children to bike on. The trail from Alabama state line to cedartown is now paved and is a delight to travel. We saw lots of wild turkeys, 3 deer and a beaver plus lots of cardinals. I usually have started at the Mavell Road access, but found that the new easternmost terminus pokes into Cobb County a smidge closer to home. West Point is an excellent place to begin a road trip in Alabama. The best section of the path was west of the Pumpkinville Trestle, about 0.7 miles west of the Rambo trailhead. The street (not labelled at the path) is across from a foot bridge that goes across a creek to a city park. I had previously made reservations at the HIE for $105 per night. Then it dawned on us to offer these videos to the public so that people like us can use them too. Riding through the Brushy Mountain tunnel was amazing! We ride all of the trail. What struck me most was the extreme and precise signage all along the trail with far more than mile markers. If you happen to know Birmingham (Alabama), don't forget to help other Families of all ages and abilities are welcome to join us at Callaway Gardens on weekends. Terrapin Creek to Peidmont is a great ride. This mid-way point is located at a latitude of 32.2780082881 and a longitude of -84.900124768438. That is if you dont count the attack by the killer squirel that tried to climb the leg of one of the ladies in the group. However, there are too many housing developments that are polluting the view from the trail. A great trail with a diverse offering of flat, hilly (sometimes steep around mi 46), rural, suburban, quaint towns, tunnels, and an extra 30+ miles connection in Alabama. But for now, here's an example we've selected to The total driving distance from Birmingham, AL to Georgia is 225 miles or 362 kilometers. See the map below for the visual display of the upcoming road trip. Its very shady and the temp was comfortable even in late morning in August We walked down to the side trail in Heritage park where bikes are not allowed and while there were lots of people there, it was more peaceful. We thoroughly enjoyed the scenery, the wildlife, the trestle, and the tunnels. This area contains low population. . Hope you find these usefull. Rode the farthest western portion for 20 miles. It ends in the state of Georgia. Straight Line Distance The straight line distance from Atlanta, Georgia to Birmingham, Alabama is miles. We got caught in an unexpected heavy thunderstorm and sought shelter there until the storm passed, but were rebuffed by the owner. or expand your search to get the world distance for international Asheville has an excellent craft beer scene. Oh well, just one of those days. GPS Coordinates (DMS) EXCELLENT infrastructure, parking, etc. There are also a lot of families on bikes, so go slow, kids dart out in front of you, and even adults aren't paying attention. I just wish there was water and restrooms at the tunnel. I enjoy riding on this trail at least once a week. distances quickly to estimate the number of frequent flyer Crosses 700' bridge, through national wildlife area and through long tunnel. Place names are converted into coordinates (latitude and longitude) depending on where they are located. Be careful out there. The State Line The surface of the wood was literally as slippery as ice and our tires could not grip the surface. Then a lot of leaves and debris on the path. One improvement would be for people to pick up after their animals that dump on the concrete! My wife and I road the silver comet trail on Saturday November 3 from Cedartown, GA to Rockmart, GA and because of the hills it took us about 3 hrs. Like most non-smoking restaurants that serve good food, it fills up fast, so shoot for close to 5:00. However, due to the heavy volume of truck traffic combined with speeding car traffic, accidents are frequent and sometimes deadly. The trailhead is near the shopping complex.Reach the Esom Hill trailhead from US Highway 278 west. Georgia is located between the Atlantic Ocean and the Alabama state line. you'll be able to customize this plan, choosing your own airports The Cheif Ladiga Trail is great also. I ride the Comet at least one day each weekend, usually anywhere from 50 to 62 miles in the winter to 80+ in the warmer weather. The trail is paved asphalt. The ride between the Rambo trailhead and the Brushy Mountain Tunnel is pure country. Most of this stretch is through urban areas including passing near the U.S. Steel plant near Fairfield, and visible from the Interstate looking north and northwest are several smokestacks which is all that remain of several large steel mills that used to dominate the Ensley community of Birmingham. Beautiful scenery, well kept, plenty wide enough to ride side by side. This is a trail not to be missed if you are in the Atlanta area. The opening of additional segments continuing eastward led to temporary ends of I-20 at SR79 (Tallapoosa Street) near BirminghamShuttlesworth International Airport, then at US78 in Irondale. "as the crow flies" which is calculated using an iterative Trail maintenance; very good to excellent. Demolition of the existing bridge and erecting the new bridge is expected to take up to 14months, meaning that it should reopen in late 2019. 7 miles from the GA state line. As a rail-trail, of which we have done many, we gave it a B+.FYI, starting in Smyrna & going twds Rockmart is slightly downhill..", "I rode a portion of this trail from Rockmart to the Pumpkin Creek Trestle and it was the most pleasant experience I've had on a bicycle yet. The service was very slow, but we enjoyed the break in our ride. In many of the shaded areas the tree roots are trying to push up under the asphalt, making the ride rough. Quite wide and level. So now we can finally get an idea of the total travel time from I rode the trail on the new section in the first week of September. There are several routes you can choose but any way you go make sure you have some kind of protection from dogs. I, too, have had close calls with kids. The tunnel at mi31 was fun, as was the trestle at mi23, and the village of Rockmart. The highway enters the state near Tallapoosa. My wife and I have rode the trail several times. Give it a try. Following the I-20 route, a route of 83.21 miles (91.40 kilometers) leads from Atlanta to Oxford in the west, and a route of 88 miles (141.62 kilometers) leads from Atlanta to Oxford in the east. There is a nine-hour difference between Alabama (America/Chicago) and Georgia (Asia/Tbilisi). Lots of parking areas along the route. We were new to Kudzu so we loved how it took over everything in its path. On the second day, traversing the trail westward to Cedartown from Bethlehem Road, the trail is even less enjoyable with the stench of adjacent landfill hanging in the air coupled with challenging hills into Cedartown. It is here that you will make your first visit to Florida after crossing the southern border of US-41. The drive is mostly through small towns and farmland. My wife and I live approximately six miles from the SCT and ride there 8-10 times a month. The only caveat for "regular" rail to trail riders in the section between Rockmart and Cedartown. Drove to Alabama and rode the Chief Ladiga trail that connects to the Silver Comet at the state line. My cousin and I met this Memorial weekend to do a three-day ride as a pre-test for a longer ride this Fall and we couldn't have been more thrilled! The air travel (bird fly) shortest distance between Georgia and Birmingham is 395 km= 245 miles. With a wide range of activities for everyone, there is something to do in Queen City. Once we neared Cedartown, the trail presented some rolling hills and then spit us out in a neighborhood that would be a little concerning had it not been the middle of the day. Was comfortable leaving the car at these two spots, and did not see any trouble anywhere. Heavily used by walkers. The Alabama side treats you will a trail that winds through trout streams and small towns. The surface through Rockmart had me thinking,"Why am I still on the trail when the adjacent city street looks to have a better surface?" Here you will find the Lucky 777 Store, that is not much more than a tiny, smoke-filled slots parlor. It was exciting to see such well behaved dogs on the trail and owners who were committed to setting a good example for all people with dogs who are using the trail. The concrete surface was not anywhere near as smooth as relatively new asphalt. the airports, an estimated wait time of 2 hours at the airport for TSA It ends in the state of Georgia. This mid-way point is located at a latitude of 32.2780082881 and a longitude of -84.900124768438. On/off trail mileage totaled 120 miles, averaging 30 miles/day. Beautiful, flat, friendly. Seemed like we were going uphill as we pedaled west. straight line distance to determine whether it's better to Thanks to all who made this trail possible. You can get the distance between cities, airports, Now, that's quite a few miles from suburban Atlanta to the Alabama border. Even though you can drive this distance straight through, it might be more interesting to stop along the way. . Places to camp along trail and anywhere from Smyrna to Cedar Town there are little towns that you can pull off into and grab a soda or bathroom break.