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January 27th 2015

Published: January 27th 2015

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Silver Comet Trail (10)

at Hiram

The Silver Comet Trail in North West Georgia

Text and Photos last updated: 2017

Number of times on this trail: 6

Location: NW Georgia

Distance: 61 miles (99 km)

Distance markers: miles and kilometres

Surface: asphalt and concrete

Width: 3 metres and more

Grade: Flat with a number of “slopes”

Conditions of trail: Very good

We first biked this trail in 2008 and it has taken 7 years (and a lot of trails in

between) to return to one of the finest trails that we have come across. It is one of

the (if not the) longest trail of its kind (when you consider the connection with the

Chief Ladiga in Alabama.) The Petit Train du Nord in Quebec is the only one that

we know that compares to the Silver Comet.

The trail runs from Smyrna (near Atlanta) to Esom Hill where it connects to the Chief

Ladiga Trail in Alabama.

Silver Comet Trail (6)

entrance to tunnel

In general the further that you go from Smyrna the more

rural it gets. If I only had one choice I would like start at the Alabama border.

The trail has everything. Water, bathrooms, rest areas, towns for food and great

scenery. The trail is super smooth, either asphalt or concrete.

There are many, many trail heads with parking and many highlights. I am only going to list a few.

Mile marker 1.2 Heritage Park at the corner of Fontaine Road and Nickajack Road in Smyrna.

Mile 11.7 in Florence trailhead at highwy 278 and CH James parkway

At mile 14.7 in Hiram trailhead at Homer Leggett Park has covered picnic area and an original caboose in the parking lot which is used as a headquarters

for the Siver Comet patrols (90 Seabord Street GPS: N 33.88271 W 084.75554)

At mile 22.2 Rambo Road Trailhead ha picnic tables and picturesque surroundings. The 750 foot long 126 feet high trestle is about .5 miles west of

Silver Comet Trail (7)

Rambo (well worth a visit)

At mile 26 Will Springs Road Wooden Trestle

At mile 33.5 is the 800 foot Brushy Mountain Tunnel.

At mile 37.6 the trail passes through the Rockmart Trail Head and the Riverwalk Park. A good place for a stop.

At mile 44.8 the trail passes through several miles of farmland

At mile 51.4 The Cedartown Depot serves as a welcome centre.

At mile 61.2 it is quite, scenic and remote. Chief Ladiga Trail and the state line is just ahead.

These are just a FEW of the highlights. You must bike the Silver Comet to truly enjoy it.

More information:

http://www.silvercometga.com/
Trail map at: http://www.silvercometga.com/silver-comet-map/silver-comet-map.shtml

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