Trail News
ADA Compliant Restrooms and Parking Spaces Coming to Forsyth Greenway
Forsyth County has opened up bidding for contractors on building restrooms and ADA compliant parking spaces at the Forsyth County Big Creek Greenway Trailheads.
Green Heron Nests South of Haynes Bridge
High above the trail are two sets of bird nests just south of Haynes Bridge Road where the trail splits. The nests are filled with Green Herons, that look as though they are about to leave the nests.
Alpharetta Closing Webb Bridge Road to Extend Greenway
Alpharetta will be closing Webb Bridge Road through August 2nd in order to extend the Big Creek Greenway to Marconi Drive. The closure will help in
Big Creek Greenway Car Thieves Caught
There recently has been a rash of car break-ins along the Forsyth County Big Creek Greenway, particularly on McFarland Parkway. According to NorthFulton.com, on April 30th, two men were arrested by Forsyth County Deputies while …
Portions of Alpharetta Greenway Under Water
Though both greenways remain open today after the heavy rains last night, the Alpharetta website has a warning posted that portions of the trail are under water.
Trails reopen after heavy rains
Both the Alpharetta and Forsyth Big Creek Greenway trails reopened today after being closed for the weekend due to heavy rain.
Trail Closed Again Due to Flooding
Another 2 inches of rain in the area has caused Big Creek to rise to almost 7 feet in Forsyth and just above 7 feet in Alpharetta.
Trail Open for a Beautiful Weekend
Following a trend of rain, snow, and cold weather, this weekend looks to be sunny and in the mid 50s. With little precipitation this week, it looks like both the Alpharetta and Forsyth trails will be open.
Alpharetta Big Creek Greenway Extension Plans
While searching for new information on the Big Creek Greenway extensions, I came across this site that contains drafts of a plan to extend the Alpharetta section of the greenway from Webb Bridge Road to Marconi Drive.
Greenway Closed Due to Flooding
The Greenway is closed again due to flooding. With nearly 2 inches of rain in the area, the river had reached 8 feet at Kimball Bridge and 7 feet at Hwy 9 when this article was written.
