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Sykes Park

Sykes Park
July 04, 2018 by Shawn Taylor in parks

In June 2018, two mountain bike trails opened at Sykes Park. The beginner trail was formerly a nature trail, and the intermediate trail is brand new. Hiking is allowed on both trails, but remember to hike in the opposite direction of the posted signs, since the signs are intended for bikers. The trails at Sykes Park are part of a planned network of more trails (including Southside Park) called "Ride & Fly" due to the trails' proximity to the Atlanta Airport.

Address: Earl Godfrey Cir, East Point, GA 30344
Cost of admission: None
Governance: City of East Point
Acres: 44
Approximate miles of trails: 1 now, 4 total planned
Hours: Sunrise to sunset
Miles from downtown Atlanta: 8
Parking: The park has dedicated, free parking
Trailhead(s): The trail is accessible from a few points along Earl Godfrey Cir. Trailheads are marked with signs that say which direction to bike on which day (hikers should head the opposite direction)
Trail surface: Natural
Blazes/markings: Each trail intersection is marked. Easy mountain biking trails are marked with a green circle, more difficult trails are marked with a blue square.
Guidebook mentions: None

Amenities:

  • Picnic pavilion

  • Exercise equipment

  • Restrooms

  • Basketball and tennis courts

  • Mountain biking

Links:

  • East Point

  • MTB Atlanta

July 4, 2018

July 4, 2018

Photo by Marc Turnley, July 4, 2018

Photo by Marc Turnley, July 4, 2018

Photo by Marc Turnley, July 4, 2018

Photo by Marc Turnley, July 4, 2018

Photo by Marc Turnley, July 4, 2018

Photo by Marc Turnley, July 4, 2018

Good to combine with:

  • Southside Park

  • Connally Nature Park

  • Cascade Springs Nature Preserve

  • Perkerson Park

July 04, 2018 /Shawn Taylor
atlanta page 4, near: connally nature park, near bus-5 min, free admission, near downtown-10 miles, mountain biking, itp page 2
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