Atlanta walking and biking trails with distances and trailheads: the BeltLine's Eastside and Westside trails, Freedom Park, PATH400, Chastain and more.
Last checked Oct. 6, 2026. Trail lengths, access points and descriptions come from the PATH Foundation, which builds and maps metro Atlanta’s greenways, and from Atlanta Beltline’s own site; leash rules from the City of Atlanta.
Atlanta’s trail network is built around the Atlanta BeltLine, which says it now has nearly 17 miles of mainline trail and another 12 miles of connector trails (Atlanta Beltline parks and trails), and a set of greenways built by the PATH Foundation.
At a glance
- Busiest: Eastside BeltLine Trail, 3.65 miles, past Ponce City Market and Krog Street Market
- Longest: Stone Mountain Trail, 19 miles, from Centennial Olympic Park
- Buckhead: PATH400, 5.1 miles along Georgia 400
- Closed now: the Northeast Trail’s Carriage Trail section, for construction
- Dogs: leash required on all city trails
The trails
| Trail | Distance | Main parking and access points |
|---|---|---|
| Eastside BeltLine Trail | 3.65 miles | Carter Center, Ponce City Market, Old Fourth Ward Park |
| Westside BeltLine Trail | 3.57 miles | Rose Circle Park, Washington Park |
| Freedom Park Trail | 1 mile and 0.74 mile (two segments) | Inman Park MARTA station, Carter Center |
| PATH400 | 5.1 miles | Lindbergh Plaza, Lenox Square |
| Proctor Creek Greenway | 2.44 miles | Bankhead MARTA station, Westside Park, Sandford Drive |
| Chastain Park Trail | 3.92 miles | Chastain Red Lot, Chastain Park |
| Lionel Hampton Trail | 1.16 miles | Street parking at Westwood Avenue and Willis Mills Road |
| Stone Mountain Trail | 19 miles | Carter Center, King Center, Inman Park, Avondale and East Lake MARTA |
The BeltLine trails
Eastside BeltLine Trail. The “model mile” of the BeltLine, built on an old railbed. PATH describes it as 14 feet wide with a very slight uphill grade heading south, lined with restaurants and bars, and very busy, so take care. It passes Piedmont Park, Ponce City Market and Krog Street Market and meets the Stone Mountain Trail. Source: PATH Foundation.
Westside BeltLine Trail. A 3-mile greenway from Washington Park at Lena Street south to University Avenue. The connected West End Trail runs 2.4 miles from Rose Circle Park on White Street through Gordon White Park to Westview Cemetery and the Southwest BeltLine Connector. Source: PATH Foundation.
Northeast Trail. Atlanta Beltline’s site notes that the Carriage Trail section of the Northeast Trail is closed for construction (Atlanta Beltline).
Greenways around the city
Freedom Park Trail links Virginia-Highland to Inman Park, passing the Carter Center and meeting the Stone Mountain Trail halfway (PATH).
PATH400 is an intermittent greenway along Georgia 400 from Peachtree Creek at Piedmont Road toward Sandy Springs, near Lenox Square, Phipps Plaza and the Atlanta History Center. When finished it will run 5.25 miles and link the BeltLine to the south with trails in Sandy Springs (PATH).
Proctor Creek Greenway runs from the Bankhead MARTA station to the Grove Park and West Highlands neighborhoods and Westside Park. It has a few hills but suits most riders and walkers (PATH).
Chastain Park Trail is one of PATH’s busiest, mostly walkers, joggers and dog walkers, with two loops: one around the golf course and one north of the Galloway School, the amphitheater and the playground (PATH).
Lionel Hampton Trail, PATH’s first trail, runs through mature forest in southwest Atlanta and connects to the Southwest BeltLine Connector. It is named for the jazz musician Lionel Hampton, who donated much of the land in 1993 (PATH).
Stone Mountain Trail starts at Centennial Olympic Park and runs 19 miles east through Freedom Park, on streets through Candler Park and Lake Claire, as a side path through Decatur and as a rail-trail into Clarkston (PATH).
Rules
- Dogs must be on a leash on all City of Atlanta parks, trails and public spaces that are not designated dog parks (Leash Up ATL).
- Trail etiquette guidelines are posted by the PATH Foundation.
Frequently asked questions
How long is the Atlanta BeltLine trail? Nearly 17 miles of mainline trail plus 12 miles of connectors, per Atlanta Beltline.
Where do you park for the Eastside BeltLine Trail? The Carter Center, Ponce City Market and Old Fourth Ward Park.
What is the longest trail that starts in Atlanta? The 19-mile Stone Mountain Trail, from Centennial Olympic Park.
Can I walk my dog on Atlanta trails? Yes, on a leash.
Is there a trail in Buckhead? PATH400, 5.1 miles along Georgia 400.
What this means for you
- PATH warns that the Eastside Trail is very popular; take care, especially on bikes.
- Several trailheads sit at MARTA stations: Inman Park, Bankhead, Avondale and East Lake.
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