Hill Park – North Oconee River Greenway loop from Athens

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Athens-Clarke County Unified Government

Hill Park – North Oconee River Greenway loop from Athens

Hard

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Hill Park – North Oconee River Greenway loop from Athens

07:22

159km

1,270m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 4, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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3.90 km

Memorial Park

Highlight • Monument

The park was originally established in 1924 as a memorial to Athens residents who died in World War I. The park's centerpiece, a white marble obelisk, honors their sacrifice.

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17.2 km

Bell Lake

Highlight • Lake

Bell Lake is a privately owned pay-as-you-fish lake just on the outskirts of Watkinsville. There is good access to the lake and you can drive down to the waters edge.

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18.2 km

Trove Open Area

Nature Reserve

77.5 km

Hill Park

Highlight • Rest Area

This is a nice little park with picnic tables, a playground, tennis courts, and a large grassy area to run around.

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153 km

Athens Waterfall

Highlight • Waterfall

Viewing deck next to the Greenway multi-use trail, with a short trail through the woods to get closer to the waterfall.

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156 km

This is a great wide, paved multi-use path that runs 3.5 miles end-to-end and connects a host of small parks along the riverside. This is easily accessible from the University of Georgia and takes you north toward Sandy Creek.

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159 km

End point

Parking

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