When you live in a major metropolitan area like Atlanta, getting to a trail system can be a major endeavor. Depending on the day, you might spend an hour or more in traffic driving just a few miles. So, having a trail system close to home is a real plus.
Bartow County, GA, recognized that fact and is turning a beautiful piece of property into a new trail system so its residents won’t have to leave the area to ride trails. With four miles already completed and another four miles set to open this summer, Barstow County hopes to become a riding destination for both local residents and visitors to the Atlanta area.
Bartow County developed Wilderness Camp in response to resident demand for more recreation
Bartow County acquired the 254-acre property known as Wilderness Camp back in 2012 as a dedicated greenspace. According to Claire Mulkey, the Grant Writing Specialist for Bartow County, greenspace is defined as “permanently protected land or water which may be used for passive (non-organized sports) recreation, preserved in its natural state, set aside for water source protection, or designated as a historic/archaeological site.”…