Meet Our Updated Naming Convention for Mainline Trails

Our logo and website aren’t the only things that changed during our recent brand refresh. We’ve also rolled out an updated naming convention for completed trails on the main corridor!

This change will help prepare the Beltline for 2030 and beyond — and make it easier for future Beltline-goers to navigate the 22-mile loop.

The updated corridor names align with cardinal directions and match how Atlantans define various parts of the City. Where possible, we’ve looked for natural barriers (such as major roads and interstates) to help create logical breaks between the different areas of the corridor that are easy to understand, especially for those unfamiliar with the trail. The updated naming convention also ensures that each section of the 22-mile trail is roughly equal in length.

Have a section of the trail near you that’s currently under construction? It will keep its previous segment name (e.g., Southside Trail – Segment 2) until work is complete and the path is open for visitors.

The Updated Names in Action

Northside Trail: Once complete, this portion will run for 2.9 miles, beginning near I-75, and running to Peachtree Creek. It includes the currently open section that runs through Tanyard Creek Park.

Northeast Trail: The Northeast Trail will extend for 2.6 miles from Peachtree Creek just north of I-85 to Monroe Drive at Piedmont Park. One portion of the trail is currently open (passing by Ansley Golf Club and the Ansley Mall shopping center), while the other two are either under construction or nearing the start of construction.

Eastside Trail: Containing the first open portion of paved Beltline, the Eastside Trail is fully complete and extends for 2.4 miles. It begins at Monroe Drive near Piedmont Park and runs to Krog Street Tunnel on DeKalb Avenue Northeast.

Southeast Trail: Once complete, the Southeast Trail will run for 2.5 miles, connecting to the Eastside Trail at Krog Street Tunnel, and continuing through Reynoldstown and Glenwood Park to Boulevard Southeast. The northernmost portion of this segment is currently open.

Southside Trail: Starting at Boulevard Southeast, the Southside Trail will extend for 2.4 miles to Metropolitan Parkway once completed. The area between Pittsburgh Yards and Metropolitan is currently open to the public.

Southwest Trail: This 2.6-mile section is also fully built out and runs from Metropolitan Parkway to I-20. It runs through historic neighborhoods like Pittsburgh, Adair Park, and West End.

Westside Trail: Winding through even more historic neighborhoods, the Westside Trail will extend for 3.2 miles once completed. It will go north from I-20 to West Marietta Street. The section from Washington Park to Law Street is currently closed for construction.

Northwest Trail: The only section that’s fully under construction or in design, the Northwest Trail will run for 2.4 miles. It will begin at West Marietta Street and extend to I-75.