| General Info | ||
 A greenway is a linear park. It is about conservation, recreation, environmental education and alternative transportation. Our greenway is an investment in the future of Forsyth County, a county with open green spaces for people as well as natural areas for plants and animals. Phases 1, 2 and 3 of the Big Creek Greenway in Forsyth County, from McFarland Parkway to Bethelview Road, are now open and span approximately 6.8 miles (click here to see a map of Phases 1, 2 and 3). The exact design and location of Phases 4 and 5 are currently being developed. When all five phases are completed, the greenway will span approximately 15 miles in Forsyth County. Access to the Greenway A trail head access point at 5120 Bethelview Road offers limited parking and serves as an excellent place to begin your adventure. A temporary trail head is located at Exit 12, east of Highway 400 on McFarland Parkway and accommodates approximately 50 vehicles. A trail head is also located at Fowler Park, located in south Forsyth County at 4110 Carolene Way, off of Atlanta Highway across from the intersection with Castleberry Road. Please note: Visitors to Fowler Park should utilize the parking lots for their vehicles. Please do not park along Carolene Way. Hours Open - These areas will be open from dawn to dusk. Nearby residents are encouraged to walk or cycle to these locations. |
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| Greenway Rules and Safety-Etiquette Tips | ||
| • Use trail only during daylight hours • No littering • No smoking • No alcohol or drugs • No off-road vehicles or golf carts • No horseback riding • No camping off of greenway • All pets on a leash • Pedestrians have the right of way • Greenway is not designed for high-speed use; please do not exceed 15 mph • Please self-monitor your speed by not exceeding 110 feet in 5 seconds • Per Georgia law, no person under the age of 16 years shall operate or be a passenger on a bicycle on a highway, bicycle path, or sidewalk under the jurisdiction or control of this state or any local political subdivision thereof without wearing a bicycle helmet. Greenway Safety & Etiquette Tips • Use the trail only during daylight hours. • Do not leave valuables in your vehicle. • Stay on the trail surface. • Stop, look and yield to traffic at crossings. • Cyclists and skaters should wear helmets. • Visitors are encouraged to use the buddy system and use the trail in pairs or groups. • Be courteous and respectful to other users. • Respect the privacy of adjacent landowners. • Travel in a consistent and predictable manner. • Clean up your litter - help keep the trail clean for others. • Keep right as you use the trail. Pass on the left and give a courteous and audible signal of your intention to pass. |
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| Contact & Map - pdf download file | ||
| Phone: 770-781-2215 - Big Creek Greenway Map | ||
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