PATH (Atlanta)
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PATH Foundation is a network of off-road trails in and around the metro Atlanta area for walkers, runners, skaters, and cyclists. 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. The first demonstration trails were built near Clarkston
in Dekalb County
. Presently, trails exist in Atlanta, Smyrna
, Decatur
, and Stone Mountain
.
called triPATHlon and sanctioned by USA Triathlon
. The triPATHlon benefited Chastain Park
.
1996 Summer Olympics
The 1996 Summer Olympics of Atlanta, officially known as the Games of the XXVI Olympiad and unofficially known as the Centennial Olympics, was an international multi-sport event which was celebrated in 1996 in Atlanta, Georgia, United States....
. The trails are also a way to connect neighborhoods and preserve the regional character. The first demonstration trails were built near Clarkston
Clarkston
Clarkston may refer to:USA*Clarkston, Georgia*Clarkston, Michigan*Clarkston, Utah*Clarkston, WashingtonScotland, UK*Clarkston, East Renfrewshire, a small town in Greater Glasgow...
in Dekalb County
DeKalb County
-Counties in the United States of America:* DeKalb County, Alabama* DeKalb County, Georgia* DeKalb County, Illinois* DeKalb County, Indiana* DeKalb County, Missouri* DeKalb County, Tennessee-Other:...
. Presently, trails exist in Atlanta, Smyrna
Smyrna
Smyrna was an ancient city located at a central and strategic point on the Aegean coast of Anatolia. Thanks to its advantageous port conditions, its ease of defence and its good inland connections, Smyrna rose to prominence. The ancient city is located at two sites within modern İzmir, Turkey...
, Decatur
Decatur
Decatur is the name of many places in the United States, most of which are named for Stephen Decatur, a U.S. Naval officer at the turn of the 19th century.- Cities, Towns, Villages :* Decatur, Alabama, county seat of Morgan County, Alabama...
, and Stone Mountain
Stone Mountain
Stone Mountain is a quartz monzonite dome monadnock in Stone Mountain, Georgia, United States. At its summit, the elevation is 1,686 feet amsl and 825 feet above the surrounding area. Stone Mountain granite extends underground at its longest point into Gwinnett County...
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PATH Foundation Trails
- Silver Comet TrailSilver Comet TrailThe Silver Comet Trail is a paved, multi-use, recreational trail in western Georgia.-Route:The Silver Comet Trail is a rail trail and is named for the Silver Comet passenger train that used the same route from 1947 to 1969...
- Arabia MountainArabia MountainArabia Mountain is a monadnock in DeKalb County, Georgia. The peak is 940 feet above sea level, rising 180 feet above Arabia Lake reservoir. It is now part of the Davidson-Arabia Mountain Nature Preserve, a DeKalb County park....
- Chastain ParkChastain ParkChastain Memorial Park, most commonly called Chastain Park, is the largest city park in Atlanta, Georgia. It is a park located near the northern edge of the city...
- Nancy CreekNancy CreekThere are a few streams in the U.S. named Nancy Creek:*Nancy Creek *Nancy Creek *Nancy Town Creek*Nancy Long Creek*Nancy Creek *Nancy Creek *Nancy Creek *Nancy Creek...
- Stone MountainStone MountainStone Mountain is a quartz monzonite dome monadnock in Stone Mountain, Georgia, United States. At its summit, the elevation is 1,686 feet amsl and 825 feet above the surrounding area. Stone Mountain granite extends underground at its longest point into Gwinnett County...
- Whetstone Creek
- Northside Trail
- South River Trail
20th Anniversary and triPATHlon
In 2011, PATH celebrated its 20th anniversary. In May 2011, PATH created Atlanta's first in-town triathlonTriathlon
A triathlon is a multi-sport event involving the completion of three continuous and sequential endurance events. While many variations of the sport exist, triathlon, in its most popular form, involves swimming, cycling, and running in immediate succession over various distances...
called triPATHlon and sanctioned by USA Triathlon
USA Triathlon
USA Triathlon is the national governing body for the multisport disciplines of triathlon, duathlon, aquathlon and winter triathlon in the United States. USA Triathlon is a member federation of the U.S...
. The triPATHlon benefited Chastain Park
Chastain Park
Chastain Memorial Park, most commonly called Chastain Park, is the largest city park in Atlanta, Georgia. It is a park located near the northern edge of the city...
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