The Firefly Trail is a community-driven rail-trail in progress. When complete, it will stretch about 39 miles between Union Point and Athens, Ga., connecting three counties and seven towns with a wide, paved, off-road path for walking, running, cycling and rolling that celebrates the historic corridor of the Georgia Railroad Athens Branch, the state’s first chartered railroad.
Firefly Trail is a 39 mile off road paved path being created on or near the site of the former Georgia Railroad which ran between Athens and Union Point.
12 miles total have been completed and include sections in Athens, Winterville, Maxeys, Woodville and Union Point. This multipurpose public path is flat to gently sloping, making it easily accessible for everyone. It's ideal for many types of activities including walking, bicycling, wheelchair use, inline skating, and other non-combustion engine uses. Invest now! Be a proud partner for current and future generations! Invest Online using any major credit card, Google Pay, PayPal or Venmo. Invest with a check made payable to “Firefly Trail, Inc.”, mailed to: Treasurer, Firefly Trail, Inc., 345 Lyndon Ave., Athens GA, 30601. To learn more about Firefly Trail click here to see what a great year 2023 has been for the trail - and what's coming up!
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The Firefly Trail is a community-driven rail-trail in progress. When complete, it will stretch about 39 miles between Union Point and Athens, Ga., connecting three counties and seven towns with a wide, paved, off-road path for walking, running, cycling and rolling. This trail celebrates the historic corridor of the Georgia Railroad Athens Branch, the state’s first chartered railroad.
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(*DRAFT ONLY*) Local governments will determine the final route. INstagram | FBBlog Archives
March 2025
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