Georgia Hi–Lo Trail Explained

Georgia Hi–Lo Trail
Location:Georgia, U.S.
Use:Walking
Running
Cycling
Difficulty:Easy
Season:All year
Length Mi:211

The Georgia Hi–Lo Trail is a recreation path in Georgia, United States. When completed, the 211miles 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.

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.[3]

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

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Countryman . Vanessa . A 211-mile trail from Athens to Savannah will soon break ground. Here are the first steps . 2024-07-25 . Savannah Morning News . en-US.
  2. Web site: Montoya . Orlando . 2024-02-09 . Plans unveiled in Georgia for 'America's longest paved trail' . 2024-07-25 . Georgia Public Broadcasting . en.
  3. Web site: Savannah Morning News Subscription Offers, Specials, and Discounts . 2024-07-25 . subscribe.savannahnow.com.
  4. Web site: Montoya . Orlando . 2024-02-09 . Plans unveiled in Georgia for 'America's longest paved trail' . 2024-07-25 . Georgia Public Broadcasting . en.