If hiking a regular ol’ trail wasn’t enough for you, then maybe this trail will elevate your experience. For those looking for some quality hiking in Georgia, then you are bound to find as many trails as your hearts desires. Georgia does not lack quality hiking trails, that’s for sure. This particular trail is no different. Not only can you snag a seriously epic hike, but you also get to venture through a historical train tunnel that has long since been abandoned. You’re going to love this train tunnel hike in Georgia.

If you’re curious as to what a rails-to-trails adventure looks like, then it’s high time you hop onto the Silver Comet Trail in Georgia.
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This is one of the best hiking trails in Georgia. Bring the whole family along and enjoy the surroundings!
This 61-mile trail allows pedestrians, bikers, hikers, and lollygaggers to enjoy the scenery from what was once a train route.
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But one of the coolest aspects along this trail happens to be the old abandoned train tunnel that you can still venture through along the way.
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The Brushy Mountain Tunnel is an 800-foot antique railroad tunnel constructed way back in 1912.
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The tunnel was originally 18 feet 4 inches high and 13 feet wide, however, in the early 1970s, Seaboard Coast Line Railroad enlarged the tunnel to over 24 feet high and 18 feet wide.
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You can find Brushy Mountain Tunnel around the 30 mile marker close to Rockmart, Georgia.
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It’s a welcomed turn-of-the-century attraction after hiking through the forests and fields.
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If you love exploring historic places in Georgia, you'll want to visit The Silver Comet Trail. It's like a blast from the past!
Enjoy the acoustics as you walk through the tunnel and explore the unique rock formations throughout the area.
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Take to the Silver Comet Trail for an afternoon well spent and keep an eye out for the historic, abandoned train tunnel that brings back a slice of what Georgia used to be.
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Do you love experiencing abandoned places in Georgia? Add this to your list!

Address: Silver Comet Trail, Rockmart, GA 30153

Have you ever taken the Silver Comet Trail, a train tunnel hike in Georgia? Did you come across the Brushy Mountain Tunnel? Share your experience with us in the comments section!

If you’re looking for more hiking trails in Georgia, you must explore these 7 classic nature paths in Georgia.

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