As always, be sure to bring plenty of liquids and pack some snacks. If you end up with extra time during your stay, you may wish to visit one of the best preserved Civil War battlefields in the country at Pickett’s Mill. Located in Dallas, this 765-acre site has over four miles of trails. Visitors can walk routes used by Federal and Confederate troops see earthworks constructed by the soldiers visit an authentic 1800s pioneer cabin and learn more about the battle through exhibits, artifacts, and a short film available at the visitor center.īike rentals are not available in Dallas. Boneshaker Bicycles in Powder Springs rents cruiser bikes and Silver Comet Cycles in Mableton rents hybrid, road, mountain and kids bikes, in addition to having two types of car racks available. Both have trailside locations and will rent for multiple days.Īfter a hearty breakfast at the inn, fill up water bottles and depart for the Tara Drummond Trailhead. To reach, follow Main Street south through town. Shortly after crossing over Confederate Avenue, keep going straight when Main Street veers to the left. Follow this road along and take the first left onto Seaboard Drive after S. Follow Seaboard and cross over a four-way intersection with highway 278. Look for the trailhead on your left (you will pass under the SCT bridge to get to the trailhead entrance). You will find restrooms, a water fountain and parking here. Bike east on the trail towards Smyrna, 20.3 miles away.Īt mile marker 8.6 (Carter Road), take a slight diversion to bike 1.5 miles (three miles round-trip) on the Wildhorse Creek Trail.
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