Forsyth County Website - Big Creek Greenway Restroom Bid

Forsyth County has opened up bidding for contractors on building restrooms and ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) compliant parking spaces at the Forsyth County Big Creek Greenway Trailheads.  It is not clear from the bidding site which parking lots will include these amenities, but most likely the McFarland and Bethelview Parkway parking lots will be included with this.

There are not currently any dates listed on when the project would start or be completed.  We will keep you up to date when we find out more details.

Big Creek Greenway Bird Walk

Big Creek Greenway Bird Walk
Saturday, May 29; 8 to 9 a.m.; ages 6 and up*

Join a naturalist on a guided hike along the Big Creek Greenway in Forsyth County to greet spring migration. Field guides and binoculars are recommended, and a few pairs will be available to borrow. Meet at the Bethelview Road trail head for the Big Creek Greenway, located at 5120 Bethelview Road. Children ages 12 and under must be accompanied by a paying adult.

Click Here for More Details on the event.

Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

I’m a couple weeks behind in updating the site, but as of December 4th, 2009, phase 1 of the Forsyth Big Creek Greenway is open. This 4 mile segment of the trail stretching from McFarland Parkway to Highway 9 brings the total length of the trail to 6.7 miles in Forsyth County. This is nearly half the planned length of 15 miles when all sections are completed.  Plenty of space for bikers, runners, joggers, and walkers alike.

I’ve put up some pictures of the ribbon cutting ceremony that my in-laws were nice enough to take (thanks Judy!). I was unfortunately unable to attend due to my work schedule. Even with heavy rains earlier in the week that caused flooding and the chilly weather, the ceremony continued. The ribbon cutting was over shortly after 10am, and the trail opened with a motorized tour of the new segment for those who were interested.

December 2009 Big Creek Greenway Events

Biking and walking events are scheduled on the Big Creek Greenway in the coming weeks.  It looks like they are both individually organized (nothing official).

Sunday December 6th, 2009

Someone over at oacs-atlanta.com is organizing a kid-friendly bike ride get together on Sunday December 6th at 11am.  They are meeting at the Starbucks on North Point Parkway (next to Barnes and Noble near Mansell Road) and riding from Mansell Road to the end of the Alpharetta Greenway north of the YMCA and back.  Sign up for the ride here if you are interested.

Wednesday December 9th, 2009

Sticks and Strides Fitness Walking Club is hosting a Big Creek Greenway fitness walk at the Forsyth County Bethelview Road entrance on December 9th.  You can discuss and find out more details about the walk at Meetup.com.

Happy Trailing!

Big Creek Greenway Phase 2 and 3 Open

On September 2nd, 2009 the newly completed phases 2 and 3 of the Big Creek Greenway in Forsyth County were opened to the public.  Extending from Bethelview Rd (Hwy 141) through Majors Rd to Atlanta Hwy (Hwy 9), the greenway will extend all the way to McFarland Pkwy when completed.

Though no good maps are available online you can find the county’s map of phase 2 and 3 on our maps page.  It will be updated when a cleaner map is released.

Phase 1 is expected to be completed sometime in October, 2009.

Article on ForsythNews.com

Useful Links:

• Forsyth County Governement page on The Big Creek Greenway
• Maps of the Greenway