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Athens Greenway Walking Trail

Starting GPS: 34.81585 -86.9451 Alternate Starting GPS: (Hwy 72) 34.785622 -86.955612 This 3.3 mile walking trail is made up of three legs. A 0.6 mile walk begins at the Athens Sportsplex and continues to Athens High School (AHS). The AHS track is 1.5 miles around the school. The last 1.2 mile leg begins at the Athens Public Archery Range which connects to the AHS track and continues to AL Hwy 72.

Haunts Walks
Starting GPS: 34.803 -86.967 Each October, this unique walking tour takes you through historic Athens most infamous haunted locations. In the tranquility of the night your storyteller will share the details of the tales of Athens. Advanced ticket purchase is required.

Limestone County Canoe/Kayak Trail

Starting GPS: 34.99444 -86.98889 (Site 1, Veto, AL) The beautiful Elk River is the perfect place for canoeing and kayaking in Limestone County. The water is challenging and the scenery is beautiful. There are five sites for easy in and out along the river.

Athens Historic VolksMarch

Starting GPS: 34.7814 -86.9368 Walkers pass through four historic districts: Beaty Historic District, Athens Square Historic District; Houston Historic District; and the Athens College Historic District. The American Volkssport Association (AVA) sanctioned walk is a 10K (6.2 miles) and 5K-1+ primarily on paved streets and sidewalks. The sign in box is located at the Hampton Inn & Suites located at I-65, Exit 351.

Noah Bike & Vintage Car Trail

Starting GPS: 34.803 -86.967 This 89 mile trail is a bicycle, motorcycle, and vintage car trail which offers a beautiful ride in Limestone County of Northern Alabama. The trail connects historical sites, old cemeteries and places to picnic.

Athens-Limestone Fitness Park

Starting GPS: 34.8005 -86.9823 This 1 mile walking trail goes through the beautiful Wellness Park located in Athens on West Washington Street.

North Alabama Birding Trail

Starting GPS: 36.54225 -86.6932 Seven sites of this 50 site regional trail are located in Limestone County. Wetland birds, forest dwellers and song birds are featured. www.northalabamabirdingtrail.com

Antebellum Trail

Starting GPS: 34.79624 -86.96823 A driving/walking trail featuring 24 antebellum homes, three antebellum churches, antebellum college, two antebellum working cotton plantations, antebellum post office and antebellum stagecoach inn and tavern in Athens, Belle Mina and Mooresville.

Richard Martin Rails-to-Trails

Starting GPS: 34.5941 -86.5919 Located in Elkmont, this 10.2 mile trail offers a back-to-nature getaway for hikers, bikers, joggers, bird watchers, horseback riders, as well as students, naturalists, and historians. It is accessible to wheelchairs. (No motorized vehicles.) Accessible at Veto 34.59412 -86.59192, Elkmont 34.9289743 -86.9738959 or Piney Chapel Road 34.50543 -86.58105.

Ardmore Walking Tracks

Starting GPS: (AL) 34.9897 -86.8386; (TN) 35.0055 -86.8475 Ardmore has two walking tracks. The Ardmore, AL -mile walking track is located at the Town Park on Park Avenue. A -mile walking track is located at the Ardmore, TN John Barnes Park on Ardmore Ridge Road. Both tracks have kids playground areas close to the track.

Saturday June Historic Walks

Starting GPS: 34.803 -86.967 Each Saturday in June, four free historic walks are offered at 10:00 AM. Walkers meet guides at the Athens Visitors Center and select one of the hour long walks. (1) Athens Square, (2) Beaty Historic District, Washington Street and Old Town Cemetery, (3) Athens State University, Big Spring Memorial Park and College Inn, or (4) City Cemetery with guides from Hobbs Camp - Sons of Confederate Veterans.

Civil War Trail

Starting GPS: 34.806 -86.970 This driving/walking trail tours the civil war historical sites in Limestone County including the Battle of Athens and the Battle of Sulphur Creek Trestle (Elkmont).

Cowford Landing Rustic Walking Trail

Starting GPS: 34.6854 -87.0713 This Limestone County walking and hiking trail takes walkers along the beautiful Tennessee River and is located on Cowford Road, off Snake Road.

Step-Back-In-Time Walking Tour

Starting GPS: 34.803 -86.967 This Athens tour takes you through the historic Robert Beaty District. Some homes in the District date prior to the Civil War; however, most were built in the early 1900s. The primary reason for this was that most of the land south and east of the Beaty Home was filled with groves of trees, fairgrounds and a racetrack, until sold in 1898 and divided into lots.

Glory Road Historic Churches Trail

Starting GPS: 34.8030 -86.9721 Thirty-five historic and community churches of Athens and Limestone County are included on this trail, some dating as early as 1818.