October 02, 2009
Mall of GA Secret Loop
This is a unique nature trail route that feels remote most of the way but skirts a big shopping mall and goes underneath several busy roads. I have ridden this loop on my cyclocross bike many times and walk/run it a few times too. This makes a good trail ride in the mornings because it has a ride/drive-thru Starbucks along the route.
Limited parking off of Buford Dr/GA-20 and I-85 ramp. Ivy Creek Greenway (mostly pea gravel and some pavement), Gravel Springs road (concrete sidewalk or asphalt road), Environmental Heritage Park (dirt trail). Wooden bridge goes back to Ivy Creek Greenway. Workout type: Cyclocross bike, Mountain bike, Walk or Run.
Interactive route map: http://tpks.ws/uKrJ
(Zoom in with the satellite view)
4.7 miles - mostly flat
