Forsyth County’s section of the Big Creek Greenway is about 11 miles of 12-foot-wide trail, mostly concrete with long boardwalk stretches, running north through the woods from the Fulton County line near Halcyon past Fowler Park to Sawnee Mountain Preserve west of Cumming.
- LengthAbout 11 miles
- HoursMar to Oct, 6 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.; Nov to Feb, 6 a.m. to 7 p.m.
- Good forWalking, running, biking, strollers and wheelchairs
- ContactForsyth County Parks and Recreation, 770-781-2215
Trailheads
| Trailhead | Address |
|---|---|
| Halcyon | 6265 Cortland Walk, Alpharetta |
| Union Hill | 5259 Union Hill Rd. |
| Fowler Park | 4110 Carolene Way, Cumming (use the park lots, not Carolene Way) |
| Bethelview | 5120 Bethelview Rd., Cumming |
| Sawnee Mountain Preserve | 4075 Spot Rd., Cumming |
The boardwalk between the Union Hill trailhead and Fowler Park, about a mile long, was rebuilt with new decking and reopened after renovations. South of Union Hill, the trail connects toward Alpharetta’s Big Creek Greenway.
Greenway Rules
Keep it friendly
Pedestrians have the right of way. Keep right, pass on the left with an audible signal, and keep speeds under 15 mph.
Pets and gear
Dogs on a leash. No motorized vehicles, golf carts or horses, and no camping.
Helmets
Georgia law requires riders under 16 to wear a bicycle helmet on public paths.
Be smart
Stay on the trail surface, don’t leave valuables in your car, and respect neighboring landowners.
Greenway MapOlder county map
Trail Signs12-foot-wide trailDownload an older Forsyth County greenway map (PDF); it shows the early phases only. More nearby: Metro Atlanta parks.
Sources we checked
Facts in this page were checked against the agencies and operators that run these places:
- Discover Forsyth County: Big Creek Greenway
- Forsyth County: Big Creek Greenway trailhead reopens after renovations
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