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Things-to-Do Feature

Calling All Through cooperation between the Georgia Pinhoti
Trail Association, volunteers, and various land
managers, including the U.S. Forest Service, the
Mountain Bikers Pinhoti Trail system is safe and environmentally
sound. It is also multi-use, meaning it is shared by
hikers, equestrians, and, of course, mountain bikers.
By Bonnie Hunter Whether you hike, ride, or bike, the Pinhoti Trail is
a North Georgia attraction that deserves a spot on
Notoriously scenic and exciting, the
Pinhoti Trail is a mountain biking haven and one any outdoor adventure bucket list.
of North Georgia’s best kept secrets. The section
between Rome and the outskirts of Ellijay offers 90 Visit the Georgia Pinhoti Trail Association
miles of mountain biking trails. website at pinhoti.info for details, trail guides, and
points of interest. Overnight accommodations are
The Pinhoti, Appalachian, Benton MacKaye, and available along the trail, including camping and
Florida Trails form a trail network known in the cabin rentals.
hiking community as the Eastern Continental Trail.
This trail network runs for 5,400 miles from Key
West, Florida to Belle Isle, Newfoundland, Canada.

Consisting of two major sections in Georgia, the
Pinhoti Trail that is west of I-75 is the ridge and
valley section, with the mountain section running
east of Chatsworth.

The Bear Creek Trail is one of Georgia’s favorite
and oldest mountain bike trails and is considered
Full of riding opportunities appropriate for the beginner to intermediate level. It
for all skill levels, some also includes a beautiful overlook of Fort Mountain
and runs by the Barnes Creek Waterfall. Assess your
sections of the trail are tame skill level and consult trail maps to determine what
enough for beginners. portion of the Pinhoti Trail fits your speed.

creative, safe programs and services
Spring Lakes Golf Club
to the community, the department
Parks AND encourages participants of all ages and
cultures to get moving. Seasonal sports
Recreation cheerleading, flag football, baseball,
are offered, including football, soccer,
and softball.

Between the Chestnut Street Facility,
Petty-Fairy Valley Park, and Veterans
Memorial Park, Murray County Parks
and Recreation offers an array of
baseball/softball fields, tennis courts,
playgrounds, picnic areas, and a lighted
walking track.
Visit the Murray County Parks and
Recreation website at murrayrec.com.
It’s fun and easy to stay
Striving for active in Murray County Murray County Parks and
Recreation Department
thanks to the Murray County
Recreational Excellence Parks and Recreation Department. 651 Hyden Tyler Rd.
Chatsworth, GA 30705
Through a commitment to
developing and providing 706-695-7359

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