PATH Foundation explained

PATH Foundation is a non-profit organization that builds of off-road trails in and around the metro Atlanta area for walkers, runners, skaters, and cyclists.^[1] 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 1996 Summer Olympics. The trails are also a way to connect neighborhoods and preserve the regional character.^[2] The first demonstration trails were built near Clarkston in DeKalb County. Presently, trails exist in Atlanta, Smyrna, Decatur, Stone Mountain, and Conyers.

Mission Statement

According to the PATH Foundation, their mission statement is: "To transform Metro Atlanta into the most trail connected city in the United States and to share knowledge and experience with other communities to promote trail development."

PATH Foundation Trails

Metro Atlanta Trails

West Trails

• Lionel Hampton Trail
• PATH Parkway
• Proctor Creek Greenway
• Silver Comet Trail
• Southwest BeltLine Connector
• Westside BeltLine Connector
• Westside BeltLine Trail
• Westside Trail
• Whetstone Creek Trail

North Trails

• Nancy Creek Greenway
• Northwest BeltLine Connector — Tanyard Park
• PATH400
• Chastain Park Trail
• Peachtree Creek Greenway

East Trails

• Decatur PATH
• East Decatur Greenway
• Eastside BeltLine
• Emory PATH
• Freedom Park Trail
• South Peachtree Creek Trail
• Stone Mountain Trail
• Eastside Trolley Trail

South Trails

• East Point PATH
• Southtowne Trail
• South River Trail (West)

Georgia Regional Trails

• Arabia Mountain PATH
• Carrollton Greenbelt
• Clayton Connects
• Columbus Dragonfly Trail
• Covington Cricket Frog Trail
• LaGrange Thread
• Island Wide Trail System
• Newnan LINC
• Olde Town Conyers Trail
• Panola Mountain Greenway
• Silver Comet Trail
• South River Trail (East)
• Wilkins Greenway

Additional Trails

• Spanish Moss Trail — Beaufort, South Carolina

PATH Board

Chairman

• Charles Shufeldt

Vice Chairman

• Alexander C. Taylor

Secretary

• Jennifer Dorian

Treasurer

• Harry L. Anderson

Board Members

• B. Harvey Hill, Jr.
• Jaime Hockin
• Ciannat Howett
• James C. Kennedy
• Sarah K. Kennedy
• Scott Kitchens
• E. Cody Laird, Jr.
• Stephen Lanier
• Tree McGlown
• Lyle Ross
• John W. Somerhalder II
• C. Austin Stephens
• Stephanie Stephens
• Richard Tyler
• Lauren Wilson

Emeritus Members

• Sam Friedman, Chair
• W. Douglas Ellis, Jr.
• Bill Fowler
• Carol Muldawer

20th Anniversary and triPATHlon

In 2011, PATH celebrated its 20th anniversary.^[3] In May 2011, PATH created Atlanta's first in-town triathlon called triPATHlon and sanctioned by USA Triathlon. The triPATHlon benefited Chastain Park.^[4]

External links

• PATH Foundation
• Silver Comet Trail
• Chastain Park
• Atlanta BeltLine

Notes and References

1. Web site: PATH Foundation About. PATH Foundation. 2011-07-07.
2. Web site: PATH Foundation History. PATH Foundation. 2011-07-07.
3. Web site: Join PATH. PATH Foundation. 2011-07-07.
4. Web site: Our Trails . 2023-12-20 . PATH Foundation .