Blue icons indicate ADA-accessible access points.

With the addition of the southern extension, the Eastside Trail now extends 3 miles from Midtown to Reynoldstown. Ultimately, the Eastside Trail will link to additional segments, offering a conduit of connectivity throughout the Atlanta BeltLine. Upon completion, the entire Atlanta BeltLine will link 45 intown neighborhoods with 33 miles of walkable, bikeable access and recreational opportunities.

Southern Extension Phase I

On Friday, November 3, 2017, the first phase of the Eastside Trail’s southern extension officially opened – from Irwin Street to Kirkwood Avenue. 

This phase of construction began in 2016 and extended the 14-foot multi-use concrete trail from Irwin Street/Lake Avenue to the bridge, ramp, and stairs at Edgewood Avenue. At Edgewood Avenue, the trail temporarily diverts to Krog Street until North American Properties completes their development on Dekalb Avenue. At Dekalb Avenue, street improvements have made the intersection safer for cyclists and pedestrians. The trail then continues beneath the Krog Tunnel, where handrail and lighting improvements were also made. At Wylie Street, the trail continues down the north side of the street before turning back into the corridor by Flat Shoals Avenue, ending at Kirkwood Avenue.

The Eastside Trail extension, along with all newly opened Atlanta BeltLine trails, includes lighting and security cameras.

Southern Extension Phase II

The second phase of the extension will pick up where the trail ends at Kirkwood Avenue and continue on to Memorial Drive. This phase of construction includes building a speed table at Kirkwood Avenue (similar to the speed table at Irwin Street). 

We will soon be seeking a contractor to construct Phase II. We will make more announcements about the timeline for this phase in the near future.

Northern Interim Hiking Trail 

The current paved Eastside Trail ends at 10th Street and Monroe Drive. The interim hiking trail (currently unpaved) extends another mile alongside Piedmont Park and behind Ansley Mall up to the “Wye” over the Buford Spring Connector. It is open and walkable up to the Montgomery Ferry Drive bridge. Read our blog for the latest news on the northern end of this stretch of trail.