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]
| Georgia Hi–Lo Trail | |
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| Length | 211 mi (340 km) |
| Location | Georgia, U.S. |
| Established | 2024 |
| Use | Walking Running Cycling |
| Difficulty | Easy |
| Season | All year |
The trail construction broke ground on July 27, 2024.[3] The work is 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][4]
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.[2]
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edit- 1 2 3 Countryman, Vanessa. "A 211-mile trail from Athens to Savannah will soon break ground. Here are the first steps". Savannah Morning News. Retrieved July 25, 2024.
- 1 2 3 Montoya, Orlando (February 9, 2024). "Plans unveiled in Georgia for 'America's longest paved trail'". Georgia Public Broadcasting. Retrieved July 25, 2024.
- ↑ "Groundbreaking Scheduled for Georgia Hi-Lo Trail". georgiahilo.org. Retrieved July 20, 2025.
- ↑ "Savannah Morning News Subscription Offers, Specials, and Discounts". subscribe.savannahnow.com. Retrieved July 25, 2024.