11-05-2025
Best trails in Georgia: USA Today names this spot best for walkers, hikers and cyclists
USA Today has released its Readers' Choice Awards 2025 results for the 10 best recreational trails in the U.S., and one in Georgia made it into the top ten.
This trail in Georgia, ranked No. 9 in the entire U.S., is is paved and non-motorized, suitable for walkers, hikers, and bicyclists.
According to USA Today, the best trail in the Peach State is the Silver Comet Trail, a 61.5-mile long trail running from Smyrna to the Georgia/Alabama state line near Cedartown.
Here is USA Today's list:
Hugh S. Branyon Backcountry Trail (Gulf Shores and Orange Beach, Alabama)
Withlacoochee State Trail (Inverness, Florida)
Spokane River Centennial State Park Trail (Spokane Valley, Washington)
Katy Trail (Missouri)
Chessie Trail (Lexington, Virginia)
Capital City State Trail (Madison, Wisconsin)
South Platte River Trail (Julesburg, Colorado)
Ke Ala Hele Makalae (Kauai, Hawaii)
Silver Comet Trail (Georgia)
Great Allegheny Passage (Maryland and Pennsylvania)
Vanessa Countryman is the Trending Topics Reporter for the Deep South Connect Team Georgia. Email her at Vcountryman@
This article originally appeared on Athens Banner-Herald: USA Today best recreational trail in Georgia: Silver Comet Trail shines
