PATH Foundation is a network of off-road trails in and around the metro

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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

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and preserve the regional character. The first demonstration trails were built near Clarkston in

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. Presently, trails exist in

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, Decatur, Stone Mountain, and Conyers.

PATH Foundation Trails

* Arabia Mountain * Chastain Park * Nancy Creek * Northside Trail *Olde Town Conyers Trail * PATH400 *

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* Stone Mountain * South River Trail * Whetstone Creek * Trolley Line Trail

20th Anniversary and triPATHlon

In 2011, PATH celebrated its 20th anniversary. In May 2011, PATH created Atlanta's first in-town

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called triPATHlon and sanctioned by

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. The triPATHlon benefited Chastain Park.

References

External links

PATH Foundation

Silver Comet Trail

Chastain Park

Atlanta BeltLine
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