I like biking, walking and taking my dogs out on the trail. However one of the employees ( apparently his name is "pastor" Wade) is an absolute jerk. I had to the use the restroom at the Florence Road Trailhead , did not see anyone in there when I went and there were no closed signs. I came out after doing my business and this dude jumped all over me being racist, yelling "do you speak English?!? I said the bathroom is closed!" I don't know where he was when I went in but I did not see him. He then followed me to my car like he was going to fight and I told him to back off or I was calling the cops and he kept coming at me. I went straight to the police station and reported it. Apparently he's one of the "good ol boys" so nothing will be done. Folks, if you are another race, black, Mexican, Chinese, make sure you have your phone ready to record at all times when you are at this particular trailhead because racism wins every time here. read more

I loved this trail. I parked at marvel road and ran both directions. If you are looking for a peaceful run, I recommend going right out of the parking lot. If you go left you'll mainly be on sidewalks near cars but nicely paved. I felt very comfortable running alone on this trail. I would love to check it out further on bike. read more

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Pretty cool trail. I go quite often bc it's a nice starting point near my house in Mableton. The location at Floyd road has a bike rental shop. Very good option. It's pretty shaded and nice scenery. I do advise that one should be careful anytime you're on a trail by yourself. read more

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Love this trail. Good amount of room to ride even for our 10 scout troop as long as everyone respects their lanes and follows the usual etiquette. Watch out for the wannabe pros who seem to look for something to complain about. We did a our second of two 25 mile bike rides starting from the bike shop near Powder Springs (4.4 mile mark) then ~12.5 out and back. Mostly flat with some lightly rolling hills which is was just the right amount of challenge for our 12-13 year olds. Took us about 2.25 hours with a couple of short breaks. Looking forward to our 50-mile ride next week. read more

Great trail! Perfect for biking, jogging or skating. A little busy on nice days, but easy to keep your distance.

Beautiful and great for exercise. BUT - I have seen severs dog fights when jogging bc irresponsible dog owners let their dogs off leash and they can't control them when they see another dog Every time it has been an off leash dog attaching a dog on a leash. Terrible. Be very, very careful if you go with your pooch! read more

Beautiful trail! Plenty of shade and really clean. I like that you can rent bicycles, next time I will have to do that. Also it's near my house, never knew that! I will surely be returning soon! read more

Silver Comet Trail - Parks Near Me - Smyrna, Georgia

Rollerblading is my exercise activity of choice. Unfortunately, I don't really know how to stop other than to roll into the grass and take tiny little steps on the soft ground until the momentum of the wheels runs out. Therefore I can't really do any kind of hill on skates without some kind of panic attack. For awhile, every time I mentioned this to people, they would tell me about the Silver Comet Trail. It's totally flat, they'd say, and it goes all the way to Alabama! No, but seriously, are there any hills?, I'd ask. Am I going to kill dogs or small children when I barrel out of control on a downward incline? Am I going to have to take off my skates and walk a quarter mile in my socks? No, you'll be fine! they'd respond. It's great! Even so, I had not originally planned on going ALONE. I needed someone to scrape me off the ground if my informants were wrong, after all. But there came a weekend where I was supposed to go out of town and did not end up going at the last minute, had made no alternate plans, and was bored. So off I went to the Silver Comet Trail. More precisely, off I went to *google* the Silver Comet Trail to figure out how to get there. There were numerous "trail heads" listed. I chose Mavell Road. No problem getting there, and no problem parking on a beautiful Sunday afternoon at 2 PM. I strapped on my rollerblades and dorky pads, and moved toward the paved path, complete with a dotted yellow line just like a real road. Not caring which direction to head in, I just picked one. Within two minutes, I was on a narrow path next to an apartment complex, scaling a steep hill that had sharp curves, feeling betrayed by my friends. There was no way I would be able to get back down on my wheels alive. Still, I pushed on, thinking that maybe this was just the way to get from the parking lot to the flat part. At the top of the treacherous hill, I found myself skating next to a major highway on one side and a series of strip malls on the other. This was not the pleasant forest scenery I had been promised. I began to see signs that said "Silver Comet Connector." I also noticed that I was virtually alone on this trail, except for a bike cop. This clued me in that perhaps this strange part "connected" to the real trail, and I needed only suffer through a bit of this to get there. So I kept following the marked trail. I reached an intersection, and the sign on my path said turn right. So I did, and followed the path, which dead ended shortly thereafter. What?! Was I supposed to cross this 8-lane highway on my roller blades??? At this point it occurred to me that maybe I had simply gone the wrong way out of the parking lot, and this "connector" stuff was completely different from the real trail. So I turned around and headed back past the strip mall to that crazy hill, determined to at least get back to my car. Unfortunately there was a couple with a stroller ahead of me, and I'm sure I would have destroyed them all if I had attempted the winding slope. Instead, I whipped out the pair of flip flops I had slipped into my dorky backpack, and walked down the hill, skates in hand, looking like a moron. I reached a bench, where sat a girl who had watched the entire process wherein I had plopped down on the grass, removed my skates, put on flip flops from my backpack, and walked down the hill. She smiled at me. Was that a smirk? I smiled back pleasantly, and put my skates back on as quickly as possible. I vowed to try exactly five minutes in the other direction and if there were ANY more near-death incidents, I would get back in my car and drive immediately the heck out of Smyrna. Luckily, the other direction was exactly as my friends described - lovely, flat, and unproblematic for my mediocre blading skills. I had never before had the occasion to skate in the same direction until I tired myself out. It was kind of neat. I wished I had brought some water, though - the Mavell fountain was broken. After about five and a half miles (no, exactly five and a half miles - there are mile markers every so often to clue you into this information), and a bit after passing the Floyd Road depot, I turned around at an arbitrary location. It was not until this point that I realized that the five plus miles I had just skated were all slightly UPhill! No wonder I was so tired. The incline was slight enough that I still had full control over myself on skates, and the ride back was fast, easy, and really fun. Long way of saying, GO. It's fantastic, nearly too good to be true. I recommend going in the uphill direction (Mavell to Floyd) first. But next time I think I'll go Floyd to Powder Springs. Check out the new site http://www.silvercometga.com and http://trailexpress.com for trip ideas, and figure out what the connector is before you go so you don't make the mistake I did (the website explains that too). read more

The Silver Comet Trail is such an excellent spot to conduct bike rides, walks or runs. For those that don't know, the trail was once a railroad, which was converted to a paved trail in 1998. From what I understand, it stretches 62 miles into Alabama, which makes it the second longest trail in the US. Pretty cool, right? Although I've ridden my bike on it several times before, I normally use the trail to conduct my runs. For those that know me, I love to run! Based on my experience thus far, the trail is covered by trees for the most part, which is perfect during the summer but may feel cooler during the winter due to the lack of exposure from the sun. Also, maybe it's just my GPS watch that does this, but sometimes I'll lose the fix on some portions on the trail. No biggie, just FYI, but thankfully there are mile marker signs posted just in case you have to go analog. Also, I have a few pieces of advice for you: The trail. For the most part, the trail is smooth and free of debris. But there are times where you'll encounter branches and pine cones, sometimes rocks, so I recommend occasionally looking down to ensure you don't trip on them or land on them, because I've come close to twisting my ankle a few times in the past. Of course I always look around to ensure no one witnessed them, but so far, I've been very unlucky. lol Exercising. If you are a runner or walker, do not run on the furthest right side of the trail. Run on the right side, of course, but run more towards the middle portion of the right side. Reason being, about 90% of the bikers (I have mad love and respect for them) will pass you with a distance that is typically less than an arm length of you. To me, I don't think that's sufficient much less safe. I run with an iPod at a low volume but often times bikers will not announce "on your left" as they pass you and they do it while flying. It's very startling and not cool. I've noticed when I run more towards the middle, they give you that arm length. Why it's that way, I don't know, but it works. Parking. Depending on what day it is, parking can be scarce, especially on the weekend, at the lot at Mavell Road. I have noticed that people will utilize the parking lots at Nickajack Elementary and the parking lots in front of Firehouse Subs off of the East West Connector as well, which seem to be less crowded. Only advantage that you'll have parking at the Mavell Road lot is that there is a restroom there...and a 24 hour dispatch phone that is linked directly to the Smyrna Police department, which I used for the first time recently, and hopefully the last. Word of caution: DO NOT leave any valuables in your car. If you have to, lock them in your glove box or trunk. I unfortunately had my car broken into on Christmas Eve of all days. My phone and wallet were hidden but the thief or thieves knew where to look and stole them. I was only gone for 40 minutes, so please be vigilant! Nothing sucks more than walking around with no ID and just a check book as your only form of payment until your new credit cards arrive. Please use me as an example: If you have to take your wallet or purse to the trail (maybe you have to shop immediately after exercising), bring only one credit card with you. Other things to note: there are numerous benches along the trail for you to take a break. As for the scenery, I've seen several creeks, a few cool looking bridges, nice houses and a big golf course. As for animals, I've seen plenty of squirrels, a few rabbits, a few Hawks and NO snakes. :) It's always nice to have things to look at so you can take your mind off of the task at hand! read more

I love walking on this trail. I see some of the same faces and a lot of new faces. I feel very safe because I always see a police officer in his car or he could be working out himself with his T-shirt badge on or something. I invite many of my friends over for us to walk on the trail. It's a great area to ride your bike and great for families to walk and talk together. It never seems as though the trail just continues so I have to find myself walking about 3 miles without knowing it and having to turn around and walking 3 miles to get back to my car. read more

FANTASTIC option for cycling in Atlanta. The trail is superbly maintained, shaded, minimally hilly and just a joy to ride on. Also super fun to see what everyone else is riding. Everyone here is exceptionally friendly and accommodating. I've ridden my normal bike here as well as a tandem with the beau (we got lots of laughs/stares/thumbs-up/questions). We usually ride and bring a panic (complete with libations) for post ride recovery. Never had anything but a stellar experience here. read more

silver comet is a long, mostly flat rail trail great for spending a day taking a leisurely bike ride. there are lots of options for access points, and some access points have restrooms and picnic tables. silver comet is usually way less busy than the beltline, and there's a good mix of serious cyclists, families, and people just out there having fun. it's definitely worth the drive if you're coming from midtown, decatur, etc. PRO TIP: this unofficial website has a useful map of access points, bathrooms, and picnic areas: http://silvercometmap.com/ read more

I would compare my trail run experience here to me eating McDonald's for a month and losing 10 lbs while I doing it. The run makes you feel that good about your skills with a Z. Maybe that's because I am used to running loads of hills and the Silver Comet is as flat as a pancake. It made me feel like I could run a marathon easy. Didn't notice how unsafe it was since I ran here on a Saturday morning with my Great Dane. There were lots of bikers and runners all over the trail. read more

This place is awesome! Literally 90+ miles of well paved running/biking path stretching from ATL to Alabama. I've only been 17.5 miles in so far but the trail is mostly shaded, with places to fill up on water every few miles. The scenery is also great- fields, woods, rivers, old factories, etc. Definitely planning on biking this trail from start to finish someday. Only thing that could possibly make it better would be some breweries on the route. read more

I admit that after reading the reviews and having several people asking me not to go alone I headed to this trail with a bit of apprehension related to my safety. Geared up with pepper spray hanging from my neck I was determined not to let fear stop me from enjoying the experiences found in Atlanta. After all, I'd never leave my house otherwise. I threw my bike into the back of the Jeep and was off. I couldn't say enough great things about this trail. It is perfect for bike riding. It is relatively flat which enables you to ride longer and faster without tiring out. It runs all the way to Anniston, Alabama should you get the notion to go that far. I love how shaded and natural the trail is. I definitely will be coming back. Maybe next time I'll go with a friend so that I can worry a wee bit less about safety, but overall this is a great spot to go bike riding. read more

Perfect trail for biking, running/walking, and rollerblading. That's right, I'm a grown woman and I freakin rollerblade. It's really the only paved trail I know of to go to. And plus it's secluded enough that I don't feel people watching and judging me for being on rollerblades beyond the age of 12 and the after 1990's. For the most part it stays shaded too so it's not crazy hot. Just remember that however far in you go...you have the same distance to get back. Sometimes I get a little carried away. read more

Went to the trail for the first time today. Overall good trail and Good ride, but I got back to my truck and someone had tried to break in to my car. Luckily I had an alarm system so they weren't able to get in. Make sure you take your wallet, keys etc out of your car. Someone else got broken into and they took the persons credit card. So just make sure you don't leave anything out. read more

Rode Rockmart to Smyrna and back with an overnight stop in Hiram. I had need of a bike shop. I stopped at Boneshakers Bicycles in Powder Springs. The owner/mechanic, Hamlet Harris, took my bike back, fixed the problem and had me on the trail in less than 20 minutes and for a very minimal charge. The hospitality shown by Mr. Harris and his lovely niece was much appreciated. I must also add that the trail head facility and staff in Rockmart are top notch! read more

LOL! I have to take exception to a few of the comments here. First, if one starts at the bike shop parking lot right next to the Burger King at South Cobb Drive and the East-West Connector, while most of the foot traffic is concentrated a bit further down, i.e., from Mile Zero, til about a mile or less past the Floyd Road Depot, bicyclists can essentially fly on from that point, but actually we make very good time from the very start, just have to be a little more careful the first 5 or 6 miles As to the Silver Comet not being a challenge to professional and distance riders. That opinion is belied by the scores of Triathletes training on the trail and the bike clubs groups of high end riders training. Trust me, it's enough a challenge and they are out every weekend. Being 'flat' is deceptive. If one looks at the map, the Trail follows the highway quite closely a good part of the way and the terrain is basically the same, its simply appearance, and the Trail is actually on the bed of an old rail line, thus the route Has been 'flattened' somewhat.. The problem with a 'flat' terrain is that is the bane of the biker, as one has to continually generate their own power on flatter terrain as opposed to a climb and then a respite downhill on more hilly terrain. There Are different views on the Trail, one simply has to go out far enough to catch them. Although there is a ton of green but also a good bit of sky from Mile Zero, through Hiram, to Dallas (22 miles approx), it closes back up a bit until Rockmart, then opens up again, and outside of Rockmart is 'farm country' . From Rockmart to Cedartown is a reasonably challenging ride for the experienced and I don't even recommend it for the uninitiated. If you're not sure of yourself, better arrange for someone to pick you up, especially if you want to challenge 'Surprise Hill;..:-) Outside Cedartown, the trail becomes more and more open, and one finds true country once hitting the Alabama State Line and rolling onto the Chief Ladiga Trail. As to 'safety concerns' unless you're going to walk or bike out past Powder Springs, it can get pretty isolated. While I do ride way out by myself, by choice, I prefer to ride with a friend. It's an extremely nice ride, and moreover, you needn't have eyes in the back of your head to enjoy the Silver Comet Trail...:-) read more

We live near the trail and its a gem to have In the area. Its paved and perfectly shaded. Busy with active people and families on bikes, rollerblades, walking and running. You'll also see folks with doggies and baby strollers. If you need a bike you can rent one by the hour at the start of the trail near the FedEx store. read more

What's to review... it is a nice paved, two lane biking, hiking, jogging trail. Lots of shade and trees. Great amenity to have here in Smyrna. read more

I love silver comet. When I lived in Kennesaw I was there saturday mornings. No phone. just me and my bike. great place to bike, skate or whatever. Beautiful scenery. trees, bridges. Alas, Jeff hates biking so I haven't been in years. Hopefully I'll return soon. There's this bike shop (silver comet bikes I think 4342 Floyd Road, Mableton, GA 30126) in mabelton that lets you rent bikes for $7 per dayfor use on silver comet. it's right by the trail so you can park your car. they even have the tricycles in case you can't ride a bike. :0) read more

The Silver Comet Trail is phenomenal, especially from Powder Springs out to Rockmart (and beyond) -- it's much less crowded than the Smyrna area. Agree with Naoya, they really need more pit stops. There is a serious lack of water fountains along the trail. Bring your own! read more

I love Silver Comet Trail - even on a Saturday morning! I have been there during peak hours and there is still plenty of room to run, walk, or bike. The trail is paved the whole way, mostly flat, and very shady, which is perfect in the summer heat. There were so many people on the trail the times I've been that I can't imagine safety would be an issue, although I'm sure this could fluctuate depending on what time you're there. The trail is well-kept and while parking can be tricky, you should be able to find a spot either in the main parking lot or at the elementary school nearby. I am a runner, but the long flat road of Silver Comet certainly tempts me to buy a bike too just to have options! read more

Really nice biking trail. Bike rental available for $10 per hour or $50 per day. Helmets included. Nice scenery. Great for the whole family. Really cool date for couples. read more

I cannot believe that so many reviewers gave this place such a high remark. Indeed, it is very quiet and beautiful trail to ride bikes. However, it may not be a good place for toddlers and preschoolers to have their bike training there surely. Based on my opinions, there are some wannabe adults riding bikes very fast and careless and not even spare their brakes for kids safety. There was a time I even heard someone said "I hate these F@&# kids...%^$&^" right after his rush brake before my kid. I don't know what happened to these people nowadays and why don't they remember they were kids before. Where is these peoples' good attitude and generosity for kids? I seriously will not recommend parents to provide bike training for their kids here. As I mentioned from the beginning, this is a perfect place for most grow-up or teens to have a good time to bike and walk there. However, if you are parents who need to bring your young kids there, I suggest to paid full attention to prevent any tragedy happens. Currently, I am searching for a place for my kids to ride their bikes happily and safely in Atlanta. I do hope these speedy riders to understand this trail belongs to everyone. If you need to find a place to train to your biking skill for Coupe de France or other contests, please find a professional track to do so. Leave this trail to everyone who wants to enjoy to ride their bikes there, including our innocent children. read more

Psych's Out Cyclist: The trail is really lovely, specifically for runners, walkers, pets and beginner bike riders! However in my opinion, it is really NOT the best spot for a real cyclist to train nor ride unless you need to come to the Silver Comet Trail for warm-downs, spin technique training or to perform occasional sprint-spurt intervals. The extremely FLAT nature of the trail seems to give most Silver Comet bike riders an artificial 'ego boost' of being stronger and faster than one would really need to be if riding on more diverse or varied terrain which is generally experienced on the Road... However, the area is lovely and makes for a relaxing experience, but due to so many walkers, runners and pets, it could be difficult for real cyclists to get a decent workout. Sprinting longer distances may be required to equate to standard road-rides, where there is generally more slope and grade elevation changes, and a wider range of degree angles in turns --- all which truly help to prepare and best keep a Cyclist in great condition. read more

The trail gives me such a sense of peace. There's always more than enough room for everyone, biker or pedestrian. There's also this little gym-like park along the trail that is pretty cool. It's a great place to be and an even better place to burn a few calories. read more

The Silver Comet Trail is one of my favorite places to go when I want to spend a little time in the great outdoors. The miles and miles of paved trails make it perfect for walkers, runners, rollerbladers, and cyclists. The trail is always clean and I have always felt safe. Because the trail gets a lot of shade from the trees (the Smyrna section of the trail), its actually tolerable to walk on the hot summer days provided you go during the early morning hours or late evenings. It tends to get a little crowded on the weekends, especially when the weather is nice, but the amount of foot traffic during the week is perfect. I absolutely love the Silver Comet Trail. read more

Went on a beautiful Friday, early afternoon, rented some bikes from the Silver Comet Trail Depot, and the the trail was pretty wide open. Maybe your gung-ho "ON-YER-LEFT" riders every 5 minutes or so, but plenty of time when you don't see anyone in front of you or behind you. I'm much more of leisure rider, but one who's really enjoyed cycling ever since I was a kid, and I had with me even more of a leisure rider (i.e. hardly ever), and who abhorred spandex cyclists..."admit it, they're such DOUCHEBAGS!". But even he had a good time. I had an absolute blast. Gorgeous day, gorgeous trail...and this is exercise?!?!? read more

The Silver Comet Trail is a paved path that runs for dozens of miles through Cobb County, into Douglas County. It is great for biking, roller blading, and any other non-motorized, wheeled activities. You can walk or run as well, but it is on asphalt. There are many places to stop for food, walk through Civil War ruins, and even rent bikes. The Silver Comet Trail is an excellent recreational resource for the people of metro Atlanta! read more

I love the SCT. As good as it is in Cobb it is even better in Paulding County. Paulding has less street crossings and has less people with a nicer view, especially from the Rambo Nursery up to Coot's Lake. The SCT takes a sudden turn for the worse when you get further into Polk county so I avoid it. I like to start around the Floyd Rd. entrance and go to Coot's Lake and back. As far as the three counties go the best riding is Paulding and I'm told that the section in Alabama is the nicest of all although I have not done it myself. Great place to get some exercise and get away from the traffic. read more

This trail is flat and boring...there is no challenge. I'm NOT a "bicycle junkie" I own a 3 speed for goodness sake. So when I ride, I want it to be memorable, meaning-my body had better feel the effort. This trail I could ride to the end and back and again and I'd feel never-ending boredom. This trail works for people that enjoy flat long distance riding, excellent for children & pets obviously. read more

Love this trail! Nicely paved and patrolled. My husband and I found this trail to train for a 10 mile run. Since, we have ran the trail many times and have biked a few times as well. We like to head west on the trail away from the city. It's much prettier and lots of tree coverage which helps keep us cool on hot summer days. read more

This place is awesome for cycling running walking I just having a good time the trail is very well-maintained and groomed bathrooms along the way pretty decent people out there as well definitely worth checking out read more

I love running on the SCT. It is so flat, sometime it is hard to tell if you are on an incline or decline. It gets a little crazy with all of the cyclists on weekends, especially near the trail head. read more

Looks boring since I'm used to mountain biking and getting lost out in the woods. But for an area near Atlanta, I can't complain. Definitely not a place to hike/nature walk. I tried it, walked 3 miles from the bike store and became so exhausted pounding my foot on that long paved asphalt. If I had a bike (at the time just moved and didn't have a bike) maybe I would enjoy it even more being able to pass from one scene to the next and stopping here and there to sight see. Seems very well maintained and lots of friendly people. My only reason to revisit here is to cross the bridge since my wife loves crossing bridges. But due to my wants for something more adventuristic, fun and daring, I will stick to the hills, rocks, tree roots and dirt. read more

We love this trail! It's so well maintained, the runners and bikers are usually courteous of those of us in the "casual to moderate" class of walk/joggers. My dogs always have a ball out here because of the low grade and grass along the sides. It's the perfect (free) venue for any evening stroll. read more

Easily one of the best trails in America. 65+ miles of pure heaven, or pure "hail" if you are 3 miles in and your car is 3 miles back...LOL You are surrounded by beautiful wooded scenery, making you forget that you are in the middle of urban Atlanta...at least if you begin in Smyrna, GA. The trail is a favorite for joggers, bikers, and walkers of many ages. For bikers, you will have to watch out for us runners and the walkers 4-5 miles in. After that, the trail is pretty much yours. The trail is safe as it is busy with activity, so you can come by yourself. I make it out to the trail at least once a week. read more

This trail is a beautiful getaway from the city. We are lucky to be able to walk it with our dog frequently!