Local Bicycle Trails/Paths

Are you looking for somewhere new to ride your bicycle? We have compiled the below list showing nearby trails and paths where you can ride. Each contains key information like riding distance and how far away it is from Cartersville Bicycle and important notes/comments.

Paved Trails

Leake Mound Riverwalk Trail - Cartersville, GA

1.7 mile point to point
A few hills. Passes by a water treatment plant (ew, stinky).
Connects to Sam Smith Trail
3 miles from CBSS to parking lot off HWY 113

Sam Smith Park - Cartersville, GA

2.4 mile loop
A few short hills. Not much shade.
Connects to Leake Mound Riverwalk Trail
3.4 miles from CBSS to parking lot

Sosebee Cycling Park (Road) - White, GA

Multiple different organized road routes around White and Cartersville, GA
12 miles from CBSS to parking lot

Noonday Creek Trail - Kennesaw, GA

9.1 mile point to point
Lots of stop and go. Better for walking/running, not so much cycling.
18.8 miles from CBSS to trailhead

Silver Comet Trail - From Atlanta to GA/AL State line

61.6 mile point to point
Mostly covered in the woods, slight grades for the whole trail
From Rockmart to Cedartown: HILLS
20.5 miles from CBSS to Downtown Rockmart Trailhead
21.2 miles from CBSS to Tara Drummond Trailhead in Dallas

Rome Downtown Heritage Trail - Rome, GA

16 miles of trail segments around town
Easy riding, a few hills.
27 miles from CBSS to Bells Ferry Park parking lot

Berry College - Rome, GA

~5 mile point to point
More MTB trails than paved trails
31 miles from CBSS to Main Campus parking

Atlanta Beltline - Atlanta, GA

22 mile loop
38.4 miles from CBSS to Ardmore Park Trailhead

Chief Ladiga - From GA/AL State Line to Weaver, AL

33 mile point to point
Very pretty and out in the country/woods. Trail has a few bumpy sections (roots under asphalt)
42.5 miles from CBSS to Esom hill Trailhead (Silver Comet Trail, but state line is not far)
Piedmont, AL has a better trailhead

Carrollton Greenbelt - Carrollton, GA

18 mile loop
53 miles from CBSS to nearest trailhead

Gravel Trails

Iron Hill Loop - Red Top Mtn - Acworth, GA

4 mile loop
Very easy gravel route, slight inclines and great views of Allatoona Lake
7.8 miles from CBSS to parking lot

Lucas Road - Dallas, GA

~6 mile point to point
Park at Big-Un’s Biscuits, then go down Cochran Rd (across hwy 61)
9 miles from CBSS to Big-Un’s Biscuits parking lot

Mountain Bike Trails

Pine Mountain Trail - Cartersville, GA

2.8 mile loop
Considered a very difficult and steep ride
Biking allowed on Wednesdays and Saturdays on the East Loop only
6.5 miles from CBSS to East Loop trailhead

Allatoona Creek Park - Acworth, GA

38 miles of loop trails ranging from beginner to advanced
Most of the singletrack trail alternates direction daily
Trails will often be closed when wet. See mtbatlanta.com for trail status updates.
13.5 miles from CBSS to trail parking

Pitner Road - Acworth, GA

Several jump and training lines
Paved pumptrack
14.5 miles from CBSS to parking lot

Lost Mountain - Powder Springs, GA

3.5 miles of loop trails
Difficulty ranges from beginner to intermediate
20.7 miles from CBSS to parking lot

Reinhardt University Mountain Bike Trails - Waleska, GA

7 miles of interconnected loop trails
Intended for experienced riders
23 miles from CBSS to trailhead

Pumpkinvine Creek - Dallas, GA

5 mile loop
Beginner friendly
Trail direction changes daily
23.5 miles from CBSS to parking lot

Blankets Creek - Canton, GA

12 miles of loop trails
Difficulty ranges from beginner to expert
24.5 miles from CBSS to trailhead

Olde Rope Mill Park - Woodstock, GA

20 miles of loop trails
Difficulty ranges from beginner to intermediate
25.8 miles from CBSS to parking lot

Jackson Hill - Rome, GA

5 miles of loop trails
26.6 miles from CBSS to parking lot

GE Trails at Garrard Park - Rome, GA

11 miles of loop trails
Difficulty ranges from beginner to intermediate
31.7 miles from CBSS to parking lot

Berry College - Rome, GA

40+ miles of trails (loops and point to points)
Difficulty ranges from beginner to expert
34.5 miles from CBSS to Mountain Campus parking

Talking Rock Nature Preserve - Talking Rock, GA

11 miles of loop trails
Intermediate trails
37 miles from CBSS to trailhead

Jarrod’s Place - Summerville, GA

All downhill trails (Shuttles available)
Difficulty ranges from beginner to extremely difficult
41.6 miles from CBSS to parking lot

Trails in Other Places

Tennessee Riverwalk - Chattanooga, TN

13 miles point to point along the Tennessee river in Chattanooga
Paved trail with places along the way that you can stop and eat
81 miles from CBSS to Tennessee Riverwalk at the Dam

Raccoon Mountain - Chattanooga, TN

30 miles of intermediate to advanced single track trails
15-20 minutes from Downtown Chattanooga
89.4 miles from CBSS to the MTB trailhead

South Chickamauga Creek Greenway - Chattanooga, TN

13 miles point to point paved and gravel
Lots of e-bikes on this trail
Kind of shaded like the Silver Comet
80.7 miles from CBSS to the Greenway

Buzzard's Roost - Dalton, GA

10.2 mile loop
Difficulty is intermediate/difficult
54.1 miles from CBSS to parking lot (Rocky Face Ridge Park)

Cochran Mill - Chattahoochee Hills, GA

18 miles of trails
Difficulty ranges from easy to difficult
66.5 miles from CBSS to parking lot

Dirty Sheets - Chattahoochee Hills, GA

20 mile gravel loop (best taken clockwise)
Difficulty is intermediate
66.5 miles from CBSS to Cochran Mill Park

Hugh S. Branyon Backcountry Trail - Gulf Shores, AL

28 miles of paved connected trails
Many trailheads and campgrounds connected to the trail
Very easy riding with a few slight hills
Watch out for alligators

Sites/Apps to Find Local Trails

MTB Project

App or website (https://www.mtbproject.com/)
Shows many MTB trails nationwide

MTB Atlanta

https://mtbatlanta.com/
Shows trail status of a few trails around here
Also shows events