PATH Foundation is a non-profit organization that builds of off-road trails in and around the metro Atlanta area for walkers, runners, skaters, and cyclists.[1] 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.[2] The first demonstration trails were built near Clarkston in DeKalb County. Presently, trails exist in Atlanta, Smyrna, Decatur, Stone Mountain, and Conyers.
Mission Statement[edit]
According to the PATH Foundation, their mission statement is: "To transform Metro Atlanta into the most trail connected city in the United States and to share knowledge and experience with other communities to promote trail development."
PATH Foundation Trails[edit]
Metro Atlanta Trails[edit]
West Trails[edit]
- Lionel Hampton Trail
- PATH Parkway
- Proctor Creek Greenway
- Silver Comet Trail
- Southwest BeltLine Connector
- Westside BeltLine Connector
- Westside BeltLine Trail
- Westside Trail
- Whetstone Creek Trail
North Trails[edit]
- Nancy Creek Greenway
- Northwest BeltLine Connector — Tanyard Park
- PATH400
- Chastain Park Trail
- Peachtree Creek Greenway
East Trails[edit]
- Decatur PATH
- East Decatur Greenway
- Eastside BeltLine
- Emory PATH
- Freedom Park Trail
- South Peachtree Creek Trail
- Stone Mountain Trail
- Eastside Trolley Trail
South Trails[edit]
- East Point PATH
- Southtowne Trail
- South River Trail (West)
Georgia Regional Trails[edit]
- Arabia Mountain PATH
- Carrollton Greenbelt
- Clayton Connects
- Columbus Dragonfly Trail
- Covington Cricket Frog Trail
- LaGrange Thread
- Island Wide Trail System
- Newnan LINC
- Olde Town Conyers Trail
- Panola Mountain Greenway
- Silver Comet Trail
- South River Trail (East)
- Wilkins Greenway
Additional Trails[edit]
- Spanish Moss Trail — Beaufort, South Carolina
PATH Board[edit]
Chairman[edit]
- Charles Shufeldt
Vice Chairman[edit]
- Alexander C. Taylor
Secretary[edit]
- Jennifer Dorian
Treasurer[edit]
- Harry L. Anderson
Board Members[edit]
- B. Harvey Hill, Jr.
- Jaime Hockin
- Ciannat Howett
- James C. Kennedy
- Sarah K. Kennedy
- Scott Kitchens
- E. Cody Laird, Jr.
- Stephen Lanier
- Tree McGlown
- Lyle Ross
- John W. Somerhalder II
- C. Austin Stephens
- Stephanie Stephens
- Richard Tyler
- Lauren Wilson
Emeritus Members[edit]
- Sam Friedman, Chair
- W. Douglas Ellis, Jr.
- Bill Fowler
- Carol Muldawer
20th Anniversary and triPATHlon[edit]
In 2011, PATH celebrated its 20th anniversary.[3] In May 2011, PATH created Atlanta's first in-town triathlon called triPATHlon and sanctioned by USA Triathlon. The triPATHlon benefited Chastain Park.[4]
References[edit]
- ^ "PATH Foundation About". PATH Foundation. Retrieved 2011-07-07.
- ^ "PATH Foundation History". PATH Foundation. Retrieved 2011-07-07.
- ^ "Join PATH". PATH Foundation. Retrieved 2011-07-07.
- ^ "Our Trails". PATH Foundation. Retrieved 2023-12-20.
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