You’ve Never Experienced Anything Like This Epic Abandoned Railroad Hike In Georgia
By Marisa Roman|Published October 01, 2016
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Marisa Roman
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A New Jersey native with over 15 years of writing experience, Marisa has studied at both New York University and Florida International University. She has lived all over the country, including a decade stint in South Florida. Marisa is well-versed in exploration as she travels a good majority of the year in her self-converted Sprinter van. Her articles have been featured in various notable publications over the years, she has a published collection of short stories, and three completed screenplays under her belt.
Autumn usually means the perfect time for hiking and biking in the state of Georgia. As we’ve detailed before, the trails and opportunities to get out there and explore in Georgia are a’plenty. However, maybe you’re itching for a new type of trail, one that hasn’t really been explored too much yet, but certainly holds both history and mystery. We’re talking about the Silver Comet Trail, which is a fascinating trail built over an abandoned railline in northwest Georgia. Check it out.
How about that for a neat, historical trail? If you feel like taking the plunge and hiking or biking, heck even walking will do the trick to see the sights, then start at this trail head in Georgia: