 RIDES
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NOTICE
Our ride season is over for the year and our next scheduled event
is Memorial Day 2010.
B E W A R E
Riders traveling through
Polk County, particularly Cedartown, should be aware of a person proporting to be a trail ranger and telling you that they
have a bicycle shop and can help you. This person is not in good standing with the trail rangers and has less than an
ethical character. Do business with this person at your own risk.
This information concerning the ROCKMART LABOR DAY BICYCLE AND ROLLER BLADE EVENT is being
maintained on this page for those cyclists who may want to have an alternate ride.
56 miles - 8:30 a.m. - Bama and Back: Ride to the Alabama State line on the Silver Comet Trail (SCT), crossing a mountain range that creates a natural barrier between Rockmart and Cedartown. These mountains are affectionately known as the Polk County Pyrnenees. The ride back is south of the SCT on bike friendly roads. The return route has 1.9 miles of tar & gravel "shake & bake". This ride is difficult and should not be attempted unless you are a seasoned rider in good shape.
27 miles - 9:00 a.m. - Cedartown and Back: Ride to Cedartown and back on the SCT. Plan on taking advantage of the rest stops containing plenty of food and drinks. At the 8.2 mile mark (Grady Road Trail Head) you will begin your ascent of the "Polk County Pyrenees". No shame in walking your bike up the steep incline and braking down hill. The return route is generally considered easier than the ride west. This ride is challenging but doable if you take your time and not allow your pride to dictate your pace. If there is any doubt about your equipment or level of fitness, opt for the 13 mile ride option.
13 miles - 9:30 a.m. - Brush Mountain Tunnel: This route is a great way to start the day if you are a novice or simply don't want to push too hard. Start at the Seaborn Jones Park in downtown Rockmart and go east on the Silver Comet Trail. Bask in the beauty of Coot's Lake and the 750 foot Brush Mountain Tunnel, complete with escape holes if caught in the tunnel when a train passes through. Breath in the cool tunnel air while sitting by the tadpole pool. On your way back stop at Coot's Lake and then coast back to the park.
PLACES OF INTEREST
Hightower Falls Lodging 770-748-8588 www.hightowerfalls.com
The ROCK Campground 770-684-8519 www.rockmartfestivals.com
Polk County, Ga Tourism www.polkonpurpose.com
EconoLodge 2000 Nathan Dean Parkway Rockmart 678-757-1107
Days Inn 105 GTM Parkway, Rockmart 770-684-9955
El Nopal Mexican Restaurant 458 Nathan Dean Parkway Rockmart 770-684-0224
Frankie's Italian Restaurant (Downtown Rockmart - next to park)
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ASK YOUR FRIEND TO ADOPT-A-TRAIL TOO.
E_MAIL us at:
Grits_Ga@silvercomet.org
OR
MAIL us at:
Grits
P.O.Box 292
Cedartown, Georgia 30125
If you or a friend would like to feel the gratitude of supporting the Silver Comet Trail throughout Polk
County, Ga., Please click on these links to show your appreciation.
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The volunteers at Grits appreciate you visiting our site and welcome any ideas or suggestions for improving it.  |
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PLANNING A VISIT? Please
visit our Tourism WEB site in POLK COUNTY, GEORGIA at www.polkonpurpose.com |
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For more information or to make comments or suggestions you can contact us at: rideinfo@silvercomet.org or grits_ga@silvercomet.org
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