PATH Foundation

PATH Foundation is a non-profit organization that builds of off-road trails in and around the metro Atlanta area for walkers, runners, skaters, and cyclists.^[1] The foundation was established in 1991. The goal was to develop a network of off-road trails in Atlanta in time for use during the 1996 Summer Olympics. The trails are also a way to connect neighborhoods and preserve the regional character.^[2] The first demonstration trails were built near Clarkston in DeKalb County. Presently, trails exist in Atlanta, Smyrna, Decatur, Stone Mountain, and Conyers.

Mission Statement

According to the PATH Foundation, their mission statement is: "To transform Metro Atlanta into the most trail connected city in the United States and to share knowledge and experience with other communities to promote trail development."

PATH Foundation Trails

PATH Foundation trail in Panola Mountain State Park

Metro Atlanta Trails

West Trails

Lionel Hampton Trail
PATH Parkway
Proctor Creek Greenway
Silver Comet Trail
Southwest BeltLine Connector
Westside BeltLine Connector
Westside BeltLine Trail
Westside Trail
Whetstone Creek Trail

North Trails

Nancy Creek Greenway
Northwest BeltLine Connector — Tanyard Park
PATH400
Chastain Park Trail
Peachtree Creek Greenway

East Trails

Decatur PATH
East Decatur Greenway
Eastside BeltLine
Emory PATH
Freedom Park Trail
South Peachtree Creek Trail
Stone Mountain Trail
Eastside Trolley Trail

South Trails

East Point PATH
Southtowne Trail
South River Trail (West)

Georgia Regional Trails

Arabia Mountain PATH
Carrollton Greenbelt
Clayton Connects
Columbus Dragonfly Trail
Covington Cricket Frog Trail
LaGrange Thread
Island Wide Trail System
Newnan LINC
Olde Town Conyers Trail
Panola Mountain Greenway
Silver Comet Trail
South River Trail (East)
Wilkins Greenway

Additional Trails

Spanish Moss Trail — Beaufort, South Carolina

PATH Board

Chairman

Charles Shufeldt

Vice Chairman

Alexander C. Taylor

Secretary

Jennifer Dorian

Treasurer

Harry L. Anderson

Board Members

B. Harvey Hill, Jr.
Jaime Hockin
Ciannat Howett
James C. Kennedy
Sarah K. Kennedy
Scott Kitchens
E. Cody Laird, Jr.
Stephen Lanier
Tree McGlown
Lyle Ross
John W. Somerhalder II
C. Austin Stephens
Stephanie Stephens
Richard Tyler
Lauren Wilson

Emeritus Members

Sam Friedman, Chair
W. Douglas Ellis, Jr.
Bill Fowler
Carol Muldawer

20th Anniversary and triPATHlon

In 2011, PATH celebrated its 20th anniversary.^[3] In May 2011, PATH created Atlanta's first in-town triathlon called triPATHlon and sanctioned by USA Triathlon. The triPATHlon benefited Chastain Park.^[4]

References

^ "PATH Foundation About". PATH Foundation. Retrieved 2011-07-07.
^ "PATH Foundation History". PATH Foundation. Retrieved 2011-07-07.
^ "Join PATH". PATH Foundation. Retrieved 2011-07-07.
^ "Our Trails". PATH Foundation. Retrieved 2023-12-20.

External links

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[1] "PATH Foundation About". PATH Foundation. Retrieved 2011-07-07.

[2] "PATH Foundation History". PATH Foundation. Retrieved 2011-07-07.

[3] "Join PATH". PATH Foundation. Retrieved 2011-07-07.

[4] "Our Trails". PATH Foundation. Retrieved 2023-12-20.

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