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Visit West Georgia, Spring 2017 11
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f you want a place to bike, hike,
run or rest, you can’t beat the
Carrollton GreenBelt
, one of the
most unique attractions in all of west
Georgia.
The GreenBelt is an 18-mile, shared-
use path that encircles all of Carroll-
ton. There are access points all over
town, none more than a few minutes
from the center of the city. It’s a great
place to go for a walk, as much of it
winds its way through nature. It’s an
easy bike ride, with few hills, and it’s
paved the entire way. And runners can
get great exercise as they breathe in
the fresh air.
The trail was begun in 2011 and has
recently been completed. In that short
time, it has become almost the social
center of Carroll County. It’s a terrific
place for friends to meet up for a walk,
and kids and adults use it as an eco-
friendly way to commute to and from
work.
Cyclists don’t even need to own a bike
to explore the trail. Zagster has just in-
stalled rental bicycles at the trailheads
– all you’ll need is an app on your
smartphone to reserve one for yourself.
You can even play a round of disc golf
at the Hobbs Farm section of the trail,
one of its most popular sections.
The GreenBelt links neighborhoods
to schools, including the University of
West Georgia, as well as several com-
mercial shopping areas. It is the largest
green space and green-way conserva-
tion project that the City of Carrollton
has undertaken, and it is the largest
paved loop trail system in the entire
state of Georgia.
It has become a major tourist draw,
but the existence of the GreenBelt rep-
resents a style of living that has proved
very attractive for local employers. It
promotes a healthy lifestyle for all ages
and it literally connects all sides of
the community, breaking down all of
society’s artificial barriers.
In this safe, police-patrolled environ,
children, families and friends meet
each other along the way, even as they
pass through the natural beauty that
the city has carefully preserved for the
enjoyment of everyone. In the future,
there will be spurs added that will fur-
ther reduce vehicular traffic in town,
encouraging more and more people to
get out and exercise.
♥
VWG
The Carrollton
GreenBelt
Carrollton