Jump to content

Georgia Hi–Lo Trail

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Georgia Hi–Lo Trail
The Firefly Trail near Athens, Georgia, which will eventually connect to the Hi–Lo Trail
Length211 mi (340 km)
LocationGeorgia, U.S.
Established2024 (0 years ago) (2024)
UseWalking
Running
Cycling
DifficultyEasy
SeasonAll year

The Georgia Hi–Lo Trail is a recreation path in Georgia, United States. When completed, the 211-mile (340 km) trail will connect Athens to Savannah and will be the longest paved trail and longest arboretum in the United States.[1] It is expected to take around 25 years to complete.[2]

The trail construction will break ground on July 27, 2024. The work will be undertaken by Georgia Hi–Lo Trail, Inc., headed by Mitch Sheppard, in partnership with the PATH Foundation.[2] The organization was founded by its executive director Mary Charles Howard.[1][3]

The project's initial phase (titled the Washington County Model Project) will cover 2.2 miles (3.5 km) within Forest Grove Preserve, a Century Farm. It will also connect to Athens' 39-mile (63 km) Firefly Trail.[1] The trail will pass through eight counties: Greene, Hancock, Washington, Johnson, Emanuel, Bulloch, Effingham and Chatham.[4]

See also

[edit]

References

[edit]
  1. ^ a b c Countryman, Vanessa. "A 211-mile trail from Athens to Savannah will soon break ground. Here are the first steps". Savannah Morning News. Retrieved 2024-07-25.
  2. ^ a b Montoya, Orlando (2024-02-09). "Plans unveiled in Georgia for 'America's longest paved trail'". Georgia Public Broadcasting. Retrieved 2024-07-25.
  3. ^ "Savannah Morning News Subscription Offers, Specials, and Discounts". subscribe.savannahnow.com. Retrieved 2024-07-25.
  4. ^ Montoya, Orlando (2024-02-09). "Plans unveiled in Georgia for 'America's longest paved trail'". Georgia Public Broadcasting. Retrieved 2024-07-25.