Firefly Trail - Old Winterville Road to Hancock Road

Firefly Extension Map

Project Information
This project includes the extension of the current Firefly Trail for non-motorized vehicles along the historic Georgia Railroad corridor between Old Winterville Road and Hancock Road. This connection travels under Loop 10 and along Winterville Road and Spring Valley Road.

Firefly Information
The Firefly Trail is a planned 39-mile rail-trail from Athens to Union Point in Northeast Georgia, connecting Athens-Clarke, Oglethorpe, and Greene Counties. The historic rail line, known as the Athens Branch of the Georgia Railroad, branched off the still-active Augusta-to-Atlanta line in Union Point and passed through the towns of Woodville, Maxeys, Stephens, Crawford, Arnoldsville and Winterville on its way to Athens.

The trail will allow for pedestrian and bicyclist alike to safely participate in activities within Athens-Clarke County without being within close motor vehicle proximity. This project includes design, engineering, and right of way acquisition in preparation for immediate trail construction.

For more information visit the TSPLOST Project 6 page, or Firefly Trail page


Status: Complete
Location: Between Old Winterville Road and Hancock Road
Funding Source: TSPLOST 2018

  1. What is the Firefly Trail?
  2. What is a rail-trail?
  3. Which communities will the Firefly Trail connect?
  4. What benefits do trails provide?
  5. What is the status of trail development?
  6. What is the history of the Athens Branch?
  7. Is the corridor intact?
  8. What about crossing Trail Creek?
  9. How much will it cost to build the Firefly Trail?
  10. Where will the money come from to build it?
  11. Are other trails proposed for Northeast Georgia?
  12. How can I help?
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