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  Silver Comet Trail-Hello:)
The Silver Comet Trail is located 13 miles northwest of Atlanta, Georgia and travels west through Cobb, Paulding and Polk counties.
This quiet, non-motorized trail is for walkers, hikers, bicyclists, roller bladers, horses, dog walkers, and is wheel chair accessible.
The Silver Comet is paved for over 37 miles starting at Mavell Road in Smyrna to Water Street in historic downtown Rockmart.
silvercomet.tripod.com   (274 words)

  
 TrailExpress.com: The Silver Comet Trail
The Silver Comet Trail is a 60 mile-long, converted rail-trail going from Smyrna, about 15 miles Northwest of Atlanta, to the Georgia-Alabama state line; there is meets the Chief Ladiga Trail, the continuation of the old Seaboard Air Line train route.
The extension is called the 'Silver Comet Extension' and is not considered in the official mileage for the Silver Comet Trail.
The Silver Comet Trail is adjacent to the Wild Horse Creek Trail, and it meets with the Chief Ladiga Trail at the border with Alabama.
www.trailexpress.com /silvercomet/index.php   (411 words)

  
 Silver Comet Rail Trail   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
Part of it is horse trail, singletrack, water crossings, steep ascents/descents, and a number of side trails with uncounted miles of trail.
Silver Comet is, probably, the flattest trail in Georgia.
The unpaved portion of the trail in Cobb County from Floyd Road to Carter Road is supposed to be reopened paved on September 1.
www.mtbr.com /trails/Georgia/SilverCometRailTrail.html   (2133 words)

  
 Silver Comet Trail - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
It was named for the Silver Comet passenger train that used the identical route from 1947 to 1968.
In 1947, the Silver Comet Train was introduced by the Seaboard Air-Line Railway during the height of the Rail Era.
In 1989, the CSX Railroad informed the state of Georgia it was abandoning the 36 miles of railroad from Cobb County, through Paulding and Polk Counties; the former Silver Comet Train’s route through Georgia.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Silver_Comet_Trail   (581 words)

  
 The Silver Comet Trail
Since the trail is part of the "rails to trails" project, the grade never exceeds 2%, making it relatively easy no matter what type of power you are using.
For 22 years the Silver Comet serviced the cities of the Great Southern Arc, carrying passengers from the northeast United States (begining in New York City and including stops in Philadelphia, Baltimore, and Washington, D. C.) to Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia (including its major stop, Atlanta), finishing its run in Birmingham, Alabama.
While connecting the trail to the other Atlanta trails is a long-term desire of the organization many obstacles lie in the way.
ngeorgia.com /feature/silver_comet.html   (783 words)

  
 Silver Comet Trail   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
On the ride from Rockmart to Smyrna, the trail was very friendly, some odd bikes to be encountered, lots of friendly talk and motivation to keep pedaling.
On the silver comet trail, and other trails like it, bicyclists should have the right away.
In my opinion, this trail is best used for people-watching -- as long as you have a strong stomach and haven't eaten recently, the veritable cornucopia of fat chicks in spandex flailing around on rollerblades is amusing in a macabre, David Lynch-sort of way.
www.mtbr.com /trails/Georgia/SilverCometTrail.html   (1044 words)

  
 Silver Comet Trail in Georgia
The section SE of the Coots Lake Trail Head is a very scenic and remote section of the trail.
It is suitable for families because of the level trail with great views of the Georgia landscape.
Except for Rockmart, the water fountains and faucets at the other trail parking areas on the West end of the trail can not be depended on because of vandalism.
www.cybrtyme.com /personal/mtnbiker/silvercomet.htm   (524 words)

  
 TrailLink.com - Find the best Trails   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
The Silver Comet Trail follows the bed of the old Seaboard Air Line.
Today's Silver Comet runs from Smyrna, about 13 miles northwest of Atlanta, through three counties to the Alabama state line.
Directions: The Atlanta side of the Silver Comet provides two trailheads: the unofficial Silver Comet Connector trailhead and the official Mavell Road trailhead.
www.traillink.com /TL_Active_Pages/TrailSearch/default.asp?Action=DisplayDetails&ID=799   (556 words)

  
 Silver Comet Trail
The Silver Comet Trail is open to bicyclists, walkers, joggers, rollerbladers and every non-motorized mode of transportation.
Situated along nearly 13 miles of abandoned railroad tracks in south Cobb County, the multi-use Silver Comet Trail is dotted with pocket parks, gorgeous scenery and four trailheads with ample parking.
To find out more about the Silver Comet Trail, call the Cobb County Department of Transportation at (770) 528-3658 or visit the web site at www.cobbdot.org/silver_com.htm.
www.cobbcvb.com /htmlpgs4outdoor/pgc_silver.html   (74 words)

  
 Silver Comet Trail, July 2000
The Silver Comet was a train that run through GA earlier in the 20th century - probably in the 30s or so.
The Silver Comet Trail is not entirely finished yet, but there are several pieces of the trail completed.
At the place where we entered the trail, we could see quite well, how much more needed to be done to turn this into a bike trail...
homepage.mac.com /juggle5/travel/SilverComet2000   (516 words)

  
 TrailExpress.com: The Silver Comet Trail
Caution: Always check our Silver Comet Trail status page for current information regarding temporary trail closures, detours and construction.
It is a full color map that shows the entire length of the trail and a directory of each trailhead.
It is the perfect size for carrying with you on the trail in your pocket or in the map pocket of your bike bag.
www.trailexpress.com /silvercomet/maps.php   (164 words)

  
 Silver Comet Trail   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
In the interim, it is being developed as a recreational trail.
For train-watchers, the trail offers a bridge over Norfolk Southern's Rome-Atlanta line in a particularly scenic part of Paulding County.
This line follows the trail for much of its length and NS trains can often be heard even when they can't be seen, adding to the charm of your bike ride.
www.railga.com /oddend/silvercomet.html   (212 words)

  
 The Silver Comet Depot - The Best Place in Atlanta and Georgia to Buy Recumbent Bicycles and Tricycles!   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
The Silver Comet Depot now carries the most technologically advanced version of the cycling computer - Global Positioning System (GPS) for bike or trike.
On the first Saturday of each month, the Silver Comet Depot will have a Bike Maintenance 101 class especially geared to new bike owners.
These trikes are perfect for use on the Silver Comet Trail.
www.silvercometdepot.com /index.php3   (923 words)

  
 Silver Comet Races
The 7th Silver Comet Half Marathon October 27, 2007
Silver Comet Half Marathon RESULTS October 28, 2006
Thank you for participating in the Silver Comet Races.
www.silvercomet10k.com   (287 words)

  
 "Silver Comet" Trail   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
No, that's not a dream, it's the Silver Comet Trail.
Ives Apartments, and begins near the intersection of Mt. Paran Road and Northside Parkway, and run all the way to the Alabama border.
From there, it will join the Chief Ladiga trail being built in Alabama, providing a 101-mile trail that will run from Atlanta to Anniston, Alabama!
www.stivesapts.com /virtualtours/silvercomettrail_home.htm   (175 words)

  
 Silver Comet Trail-Map   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
For the name of the parking lots place your
For a detailed map, please visit the The Silver Comet Trail Map Site.
Click on the area you want to visit and a detailed street map will appear in the lower frame.
silvercomet.tripod.com /wmap.html   (41 words)

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