#10 - BeltLine Eastside Trail via Piedmont Park
Piedmont ParkLength: 7.0 mi • Est. 3 h 4 m
The Atlanta BeltLine is a proposed 22-mile continuous trail circling Atlanta and connecting 45 neighborhoods. Although the full 22 miles isn't built yet, you can still enjoy the BeltLine in sections. The Eastside Trail is now open.
The Atlanta BeltLine trails are paved and flat, perfect for the novice bike rider, or even a child on training wheels. Another great bonus for families, there are several playgrounds and interesting stops along the routes to keep kids engaged and entertained.
The city of Atlanta is very automobile focused, so to view it from a walking/biking path is an interesting perspective. Many of the neighborhoods the BeltLine connects are some of the most historic in the city and are not easy to navigate between via car. The BeltLine is still new and continuously improving, so expect to see something different each time you visit.
Accessibility: The trail surface is paved with cement and asphalt and typically at least 5 feet wide. The grade is typically mostly gentle (all estimated under 5%) except for very steep (over 12% grade) sections at about the 0.4, 0.7, and 1.4 mile marks when going south. Trail goers using mobility equipment may need to avoid these sections. The most accessible portion of the trail is from about the 2.0 through 5.0 mile mark.
It is unclear if there are any designated wheelchair accessible car parking spots at the northern trailhead at the Piedmont Park. There are at least 2 designated wheelchair accessible car parking spots at waypoint #6 on Willoughby Way.
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