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PATH Foundation

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PATH Foundation logo since 1991

PATH Foundation is a non-profit organization that builds of off-road trails in and around the metro Atlanta area for walkers, runners, skaters, and cyclists.[1] The foundation was established in 1991. The goal was to develop a network of off-road trails in Atlanta in time for use during the 1996 Summer Olympics. The trails are also a way to connect neighborhoods and preserve the regional character.[2] The first demonstration trails were built near Clarkston in DeKalb County. Presently, trails exist in Atlanta, Smyrna, Decatur, Stone Mountain, and Conyers.

Mission Statement

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According to the PATH Foundation, their mission statement is: "To transform Metro Atlanta into the most trail connected city in the United States and to share knowledge and experience with other communities to promote trail development."

PATH Foundation Trails

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PATH Foundation trail in Panola Mountain State Park

Metro Atlanta Trails

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West Trails

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  • Lionel Hampton Trail
  • PATH Parkway
  • Proctor Creek Greenway
  • Silver Comet Trail
  • Southwest BeltLine Connector
  • Westside BeltLine Connector
  • Westside BeltLine Trail
  • Westside Trail
  • Whetstone Creek Trail

North Trails

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  • Nancy Creek Greenway
  • Northwest BeltLine Connector — Tanyard Park
  • PATH400
  • Chastain Park Trail
  • Peachtree Creek Greenway

East Trails

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  • Decatur PATH
  • East Decatur Greenway
  • Eastside BeltLine
  • Emory PATH
  • Freedom Park Trail
  • South Peachtree Creek Trail
  • Stone Mountain Trail
  • Eastside Trolley Trail

South Trails

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  • East Point PATH
  • Southtowne Trail
  • South River Trail (West)

Georgia Regional Trails

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  • Arabia Mountain PATH
  • Carrollton Greenbelt
  • Clayton Connects
  • Columbus Dragonfly Trail
  • Covington Cricket Frog Trail
  • LaGrange Thread
  • Island Wide Trail System
  • Newnan LINC
  • Olde Town Conyers Trail
  • Panola Mountain Greenway
  • Silver Comet Trail
  • South River Trail (East)
  • Wilkins Greenway

Additional Trails

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  • Spanish Moss Trail — Beaufort, South Carolina

PATH Board

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Chairman

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  • Charles Shufeldt

Vice Chairman

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  • Alexander C. Taylor

Secretary

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  • Jennifer Dorian

Treasurer

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  • Harry L. Anderson

Board Members

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  • B. Harvey Hill, Jr.
  • Jaime Hockin
  • Ciannat Howett
  • James C. Kennedy
  • Sarah K. Kennedy
  • Scott Kitchens
  • E. Cody Laird, Jr.
  • Stephen Lanier
  • Tree McGlown
  • Lyle Ross
  • John W. Somerhalder II
  • C. Austin Stephens
  • Stephanie Stephens
  • Richard Tyler
  • Lauren Wilson

Emeritus Members

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  • Sam Friedman, Chair
  • W. Douglas Ellis, Jr.
  • Bill Fowler
  • Carol Muldawer

20th Anniversary and triPATHlon

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PATH Foundation's 20th Anniversary logo

In 2011, PATH celebrated its 20th anniversary.[3] In May 2011, PATH created Atlanta's first in-town triathlon called triPATHlon and sanctioned by USA Triathlon. The triPATHlon benefited Chastain Park.[4]

References

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  1. ^ "PATH Foundation About". PATH Foundation. Retrieved 2011-07-07.
  2. ^ "PATH Foundation History". PATH Foundation. Retrieved 2011-07-07.
  3. ^ "Join PATH". PATH Foundation. Retrieved 2011-07-07.
  4. ^ "Our Trails". PATH Foundation. Retrieved 2023-12-20.
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