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Mainline Beltline Trail

Northeast Trail

The Northeast Trail will extend for 2.9 miles from Peachtree Creek just north of I-85 and continues south to Monroe Drive at Piedmont Park. It passes Ansley Golf Club and the Ansley Mall shopping center and extends along the eastern edge of Piedmont Park.

The Beltline's Northeast Trail winds through greenery by Ansley Mall with the Atlanta skyline in the distance. (Photo Credit: LoKnows Drones)

Segment 1 between the Park Drive bridge and along the Carriage Trail is closed for construction.

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Explore the Northeast Trail

Cyclists ride by condos on the Northeast Trail. (Photo Credit: Erin Sintos)

Ride & Explore

Choose Your Own Adventure

The Northeast Trail offers a mix of bustling commercial districts and quiet residential areas, as well as the vibrant energy of Piedmont Park.

A view of the Northeast Trail across Ansley Golf Course to the Midtown skyline. (Photo Credit: Erin Sintos)

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One of Atlanta's Most Beloved Greenspaces

Hop off the Northeast Trail to explore the beauty of Piedmont Park. Trails, playgrounds, tennis courts, dog parks, and a swimming pool-- there's plenty to discover.

A man walk up the ADA-accessible ramp from the Northeast Trail to Montgomery Ferry Drive. (Photo Credit: Erin Sintos)

Neighborhoods

Northeast Neighborhoods

Beautiful historic homes and neighborhoods can be found along the Northeast Trail, and abundant multi-family housing options are plentiful as well, especially on the trail’s northern end.

Armour // Sherwood Forest // Ansley Park // Piedmont Heights // Morningside-Lenox Park // Virginia-Highland


The Northeast Trail passes under Piedmont Avenue between Piedmont Park and Ansley Mall. (Photo Credit: Erin Sintos)

Shopping & Retail

Retail Chic and Classic

The sprawling Armour Yards is a beautiful reclaimed industrial district with a variety of entertainment offers, while Ansley Mall stands as a time-honored intown shopping center with a wide array of retail offerings.

Murals cover the walls of the tunnel under I-85 as part of Art on the Beltline. (Photo Credit: Erin Sintos)

Art & Culture

Amplify Artistic Expressions

Creative art is crucial for the community because it enhances cultural expression, promotes social engagement, and contributes to mental well-being and economic vitality.

The beautiful murals of Beltline Walls Vol. 2 can be found under the Buford Highway Connector.

The Atlanta Beltline Arboretum blooms along the Northeast Trail. (Photo by LoKnows Drones)

Trail Etiquette

The Beltline is for Everybody

We want everyone of every age and background to enjoy their time on the Atlanta Beltline. Let’s respect the trails and each other by following proper trail etiquette.

Two men walk along a pathway.