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SaveAtlanta trails and routes are listed on Trailforks with interactive trail maps, difficulty ratings, photos, and user-reported trail conditions. The Trailforks community has shared hundreds of photos from this region. Supported activity types include Hiking, Trail Running, Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Winter Fat Biking and Adaptive Biking. Trails here are often flowy. Scenery includes creeks and ridgelines. Common trail features include berms, bridges and rock gardens. Many trails are family friendly. Popular destinations include Atlanta Beltline, Aerotropolis Nature Park and Palisades East Unit.
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- Mountain Bike
63 trails
- E-Bike
14 trails
- Adaptive Bike
4 trails
- Winter Fat Bike
6 trails
- Hike
88 trails
- Trail Running
88 trails
Region Details
- 22
- 4
- 18
- 17
- 2
Region Status
Open as of Oct 25, 2026Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 88
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 63
- Trails E-Bike
- 14
- Trails Gravel Bike
- 36
- Trails Adaptive Bike
- 4
- Trails Winter Fat Bike
- 6
- Trails Hike
- 88
- Trails Trail Running
- 88
- Total Distance
- 69 miles
- Total Descent
- 4,534 ft
- Total Vertical
- 314 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 1,059 ft
- Reports
- 530
- Photos
- 134
- Completed Counter
- 12,633
Sub Regions
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Aerotropolis Nature Park
- 5
- 3
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Atlanta Beltline
- 4
- 2
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Bennington Park
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Bike Park at Westside Park
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Campbellton Creek Nature Park
- 2
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Cascade Springs Nature Preserve
- 4
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Lionel Hampton-Beecher Nature Preserve
- 2
- 1
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Morningside Nature preserve
- 5
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Southside Park
- 2
- 4
- 2
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Sykes Park
- 1
- 2
Popular Atlanta Mountain Biking Trails
• 100 ★ 4.3 • 1 mile • 71 ft • 278 •
Popular green difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 71 ft green climb. On average it takes 8 minutes to complete this trail.
• 95 ★ 4.2 • 3 miles • 183 ft • 263 •
Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 183 ft blue climb. It features berm, bridge, rock garden and skinny. On average it takes 22 minutes to complete this trail.
• 100 ★ 5.0 • 2 miles • 161 ft • 216 •
The Hickory Trail is a blue trail with two black expert lines at the Southside Park System. This trail has challenging hand built rock features and tread. There is a great flowy downhill and a some good climbs. All features have ride...
• 100 ★ 3.5 • 623 ft • 33 ft • 200 •
Popular white difficulty paved path. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes minutes to complete this trail.
• 5 ★ 0.0 • 4 miles • 70 ft • 157 •
https://beltline.org/places-to-go/southside-trail/
• 85 ★ 4.0 • 840 ft • 3 ft • 145 •
Shortcut access across the grass from the parking lot to get the goods
• 95 ★ 5.0 • 1,329 ft • 14 ft • 144 •
Expert alternate line on the Hickory Trail featuring several technical rock sections.
• 95 ★ 0.0 • 1,421 ft • 10 ft • 137 •
Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 10 ft blue climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 2 minutes to complete this trail.
Atlanta Mountain Bike Routes
Photos of Atlanta Mountain Bike
Videos of Atlanta Mountain Bike
Recent Trail Reports
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
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| MarkkdfE1g | comment | trail | activity #106655988 | Oct 26, 2026 @ 3:46pm Oct 26, 2026 |
| chrismango | add | report | activity #106570723 and 8 more | Oct 25, 2026 @ 9:06am Oct 25, 2026 |
| jshooie | add | report | activity #106405429 | Oct 22, 2026 @ 3:47pm Oct 22, 2026 |
| chrismango | add | report | activity #105557465 and 8 more | Oct 9, 2026 @ 3:15pm Oct 9, 2026 |
| Itsybuggin | difficultyvote | trail | activity #105418871 | Oct 7, 2026 @ 11:08am Oct 7, 2026 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
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| trail | tree down | Oct 26, 2026 @ 3:46pm Oct 26, 2026 | ||
| report | Ignore this picture: the picture is from/on... | Jan 16, 2026 @ 3:05pm Jan 16, 2026 | ||
| report | Trail fairly wet. Rocks slick but no puddles... | Oct 7, 2025 @ 10:03am Oct 7, 2025 | ||
| report | Probably 24” in diameter. Just downhill from... | Jul 23, 2025 @ 3:01pm Jul 23, 2025 | ||
| trail | The better of the two tech trails here IMO. It... | Mar 20, 2025 @ 3:21am Mar 20, 2025 |
Local Badges
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10 Green Trails246 awarded -
Epic Ride Climb 2k20 awarded -
Climbing 10k Badge160 awarded -
Climbing 100k Badge13 awarded -
Epic Ride Descent 2k21 awarded -
Descent 10k Badge162 awarded
Activity Type Stats
| activitytype | trails | distance | descent | descent distance | total vertical | rating | global rank | state rank | photos | reports | routes | activity logs |
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| Mountain Bike | 63 | 58 miles | 2,930 ft | 22 miles | 305 ft | #2,557 | #12 | 94 | 530 | 1 | 26,917 | |
| E-Bike | 14 | 28 miles | 951 ft | 12 miles | 299 ft | #4,845 | #35 | 438 | 1 | 1,400 | ||
| Gravel Bike | 36 | 42 miles | 1,401 ft | 15 miles | 315 ft | #627 | #355 | 1 | 162 | |||
| Adaptive Bike | 4 | 7 miles | 102 ft | 2 miles | 243 ft | #4,707 | #12 | 4 | 1 | |||
| Winter Fat Bike | 6 | 3 miles | 322 ft | 2 miles | 161 ft | #3,219 | #4 | |||||
| Hike | 88 | 69 miles | 4,534 ft | 26 miles | 315 ft | #737 | #4 | 39 | 530 | 981 | ||
| Trail Running | 88 | 69 miles | 4,534 ft | 26 miles | 315 ft | #3,135 | #9 | 530 | 1,924 |
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the best places to ride in Atlanta?
Atlanta has 13 areas to explore for mountain biking. The top rated areas are:
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Atlanta?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Atlanta are:
- Hickory Trail (4.2/5)
- Soapstone Ridge Alternate (4.1/5)
- Moontower (4.1/5)
- Evergreen Trail (4.1/5)
- Oak Trail (4.1/5)
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What is the best time of the year to ride in Atlanta?
Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride in Atlanta are:
- September (192 activities)
- August (187 activities)
- October (176 activities)
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Where can I park to ride in Atlanta?
There are 16 parking locations listed in Atlanta. The most popular parking spots are: View all parking and trailhead locations on the map to plan your visit.
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What is the longest trail in Atlanta?
The longest trail in Atlanta is Atlanta Beltline Southside at 3.8 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
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What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Atlanta?
The best hiking trails in Atlanta are: View all hiking trails sorted by popularity score.
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What are the best & highest rated trail running trails in Atlanta?
The best trail running trails in Atlanta are: View all trail running trails sorted by popularity score.
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How many trails are in Atlanta?
Atlanta has a total of 88 trails. Of those, 63 are designated for mountain biking. Browse top mountain biking trails in Atlanta to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
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Which trail has the most elevation gain in Atlanta?
The trail with the most elevation gain in Atlanta is Oak Trail with 183 ft of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
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Which trail has the most elevation descent in Atlanta?
The trail with the most elevation descent in Atlanta is Oak Trail with 182 ft of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
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What activities are most popular in Atlanta?
Atlanta supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Adaptive Biking, Winter Fat Biking, Hiking, Trail Running.
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What bike services are there in Atlanta?
The following bike services are available in Atlanta:
- Bike Shop (13)
- Trail Association (2)
- Land Managers (1)
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What are the steepest mountain biking trails in Atlanta?
The steepest mountain biking trail in Atlanta is Beltline Access with an average grade of 5.4%. View all trails sorted by grade.
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What trails have the biggest jumps in Atlanta?
The trails with the biggest jumps in Atlanta are: Browse all mountain bike trails to find trails with jumps and technical features.
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Are the trails open in Atlanta?
The overall region status for Atlanta is Clear / Green. Out of 21 trails:
- Clear / Green: 16
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 4
- Significant Issue / Amber: 1
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Can I ride an ebike in Atlanta?
Yes, Atlanta supports e-bike riding. There are 14 trails in Atlanta that allow e-bikes. Check the e-bike trails listing for specific trail access details and any local regulations.
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What are the most popular mountain biking routes in Atlanta?
The most popular mountain biking routes in Atlanta are: View all mountain biking routes in Atlanta.
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What type of bike is most common in Atlanta?
Based on activity log data, the most common bike types used in Atlanta are:
- AM (86 activities)
- XC (9 activities)
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What are the most popular Strava Segments in Atlanta?
The most popular Strava segments in Atlanta are:
- Freedom Pkwy to Irwin (19,926 athletes)
- Hammer Home Freedom (12,342 athletes)
- REALLY Hammer Home Freedom (11,864 athletes)
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Are there accessible or adaptive trails in Atlanta?
Yes, there are 4 accessible/adaptive trails in Atlanta. View all adaptive trails in Atlanta for specific accessibility information.
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Are there local clubs or events in Atlanta?
There are 3 local clubs or associations listed in the Atlanta directory. Browse the local directory for details.
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What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Atlanta?
The most popular mountain biking trails in Atlanta are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by popularity.
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What are the best beginner ride trails in Atlanta?
The best beginner mountain biking trails in Atlanta are:
- Evergreen Trail (4.3/5)
- Beltline Access (3.5/5)
- South Access (4/5)
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