Silver Comet Trail Info

When I've ridden there, there are tons of people.

Cyclist, runners, walkers - everybody. I feel very safe there.

Unfortunately, bad things happen lots of places.  Yes, there was a murder on the SCT a few years back.

With that said, I ride the trail about once a month, have not had a problem there and have never felt unsafe.  I do usually ride with other people, though.  I often see police officers on patrol when I'm there.  Not sure where you're planning to ride from/to but if you start at Mavell or Floyd it will be more populated and may feel safer because of that (the problem with that for me, personally, is that I don't like jockeying around all the people).  The further out you go, the more remote it becomes. 

The SCT is mostly flat and false flat terrain.  Once you get past Rockmart there are some rollers and on the newer part of the trail, some additional hills. 

The SCT is a great resource and I'd encourage you to try it.

so what's the story on Jennifer Ewing? How'd she get murdered? And how do you pay your respects?

I also start at floyd.

Where would you all suggest getting on the trail to avoid the walking crowds. 

My ride last weekend was 100 miles in Cleveland, Helen and Clarkesville (around 5000 feet of climbing)......The SCT sounds like a welcome change for my weary legs!

She was an avid cyclist and rode the trail regularly.  There is a cross bearing her name and many cyclists place water bottles there. 

I start at Hiram and ride west.  Crowding is never an issue.  However, if you are starting early, as I assume you are, starting from Floyd won't be bad going out but you will likely encounter more congestion coming back in.

Alright....so I am starting at Floyd Trailhead around 8:00 on Saturday (I live in Gainesville).  I will be heading west towards the Alabama State Line.  Note:  I will stop about 100 yards before the State Line, as I can't afford to have my IQ drop any further by venturing into Bama.  I will then head back to make it about 100 miles more or less.

Anyone care to join me?

wmckean - 2008-09-11 9:56 PM Dude! Did I mention I was born and raised in Alabama. I'm sure you meant Mississippi

 Well obviously you were one of the smart ones and moved to Georgia!  I have some great friends in Alabama, and actually have a business in Montgomery.  Even when I know they are not listening I like to take a shot at them!

After the Clemson vs Bama game my phone was ringing off the hook.  What was the quote by Herbstreit on ESPN "Coach Saban is underpaid at 4 million per year".....Only in Alabama.

1. Did you hear that the Gov. Mansion burned last week.  Fire fighters were able to put it out until it had already burned to the trailer rails!

2.  Did you hear that they sold out of all the guns in Alabama last week.  Turns out the news caster reported that Russia had invaded Georgia and the rednecks were gettin ready!

I can go all night!

Nice! I have been out to MM 25. I want to get out to 40 and back looks like some nice hills await!

 The J. Ewing thing really creeped me out when it happend. I ride alone usually during the weekday( I am a student) and it gets really errie out there. But the more I ride the easier it gets. MM 17 is the Ewing memorial...still pisses me off every time I go by it. Anyone knows the staus of that A$$holes trial/sentencing/execution?