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Watson Mill Covered Bridge – North Oconee River Greenway loop from Piedmont Athens Regional Medical Center

Athens-Clarke County Unified Government

Watson Mill Covered Bridge – North Oconee River Greenway loop from Piedmont Athens Regional Medical Center

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Watson Mill Covered Bridge – North Oconee River Greenway loop from Piedmont Athens Regional Medical Center

06:30

132km

1,110m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 24, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 13.0 km for 559 m

After 127 km for 96 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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3.58 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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35.6 km

Watson Mill Covered Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

One of the most picturesque state parks in Georgia, Watson Mill Bridge contains the longest covered bridge in the state, spanning 229 feet across the South Fork River. Built in …

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127 km

Sandy Creek Nature Center

Nature Reserve

127 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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132 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

105 km

16.8 km

5.19 km

4.77 km

458 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

90.9 km

34.8 km

6.28 km

259 m

Elevation

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Highest point (250 m)

Lowest point (130 m)

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Monday 8 June

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91 %

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