What a great ride that will be, from Smyrna, GA to Anniston, non stop, no chasing dogs, no back roads, just beautiful scenery on a great trail.A nice place to stop for lunch in Piedmont is the Solid Rock Cafe. I really hope the Sept. finish schedule, posted on the Jacksonville College web site, holds true as I am eagerly awaiting the ride from Weaver to the end of the SC in Georgia. Each office is independently owned and operated. This stretch has no businesses along the way. We really enjoyed the Alabama portion of the ride. 1,296 Sq. Main level features large. As far as I know, Alabama is simply behind in recognizing Ebikes. I noticed virtually no litter. Trail was never crowded, bikes, a few hikers/walkers and a single skateboarder (near the college in Jacksonville). I did not go in to the EWC, but my wife took advantage of the neighboring bathroom. After all that riding we were so happy to finally be at the much-acclaimed Solid Rock Cafe. Rich's Cafe in Weaver provided a restful stop and some ice cream. Passed a few people at the beginning in Anniston with the middle of the trail pretty much to ourselves. Just a caution if you are camping at the trailhead: flat field campground has many low spots holding water after yesterdays rain. Find directions to Ladiga, browse local businesses, landmarks, get current traffic estimates, road conditions, and more. Following a former CSX railroad corridor, the rail-trail is named for the leader of the indigenous Muscogee (Creek) people who signed the 1832 Cusseta Treaty, surrendering the tribe's remaining land in the area. We are leisure riders and like to take it easy and enjoy the scenery. Tunnel very beautiful and great place to stop and take photos. Jackson Trace Apartments in Jacksonville, AL 36265 | See official prices, pictures, amenities, 3D Tours, and more for 2 Bedroom rentals from $550 at Jackson Trace Apartments on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. I believe we rode about 21 miles from the trailhead to the sandwich shop. Not to mention, very quiet. Back on the trail, twin stone foundations of a railroad trestle flank the route. The section between Cedartown and Piedmont is pretty remote. ttyl, Don. Information provided is thought to be reliable but is not guaranteed to be accurate; you are advised to verify facts that are important to you. Walkers and/or runners using Trail have right-of-way over bike and skate users. Search the most complete Ladiga Trail Townhouses, real estate listings for sale. A great bike trail. We packed sandwiches and took energy snacks and lots of water. Applications, Classifications and Schedules, About the Parks and Recreation Department. Tucked away from the bustle of town, Ladiga Hills Apartments are 2 blocks from the city square and approximately 1.5 miles from the JSU campus. Listing by Jack Cotton Realty LLC. Great surface, well marked, shaded, flat, close to towns and easy access trail. Shower water is warm but only comes in brief bursts. The ride is nice and smooth and has several places to stop and rest. Considering the hot showers there, it might also be a very good end of a ride, of course. Ate a late breakfast at Solid Rock Cafe in Piedmont which was good. I'm 68 years old and rode the 66 miles from Anniston and back. Beautiful sunny day and quite warm. Chief Ladiga Trail: 202 Dailey Street: 24 min: 11.5 mi: Hickory Run II Apartments has 2 parks within 11.3 miles . Saturdays 6am-5pm I think this speaks volumns for cyclists. Got hot up in the day but kept it rolling and checked out the trail side snack bar the trading post & the cool park at the mfg. Tradition has it that a hollow stump was used by the mailman to deposit and pick up the mail. Theres some rough spots caused by roots but not so bad as to cause a problem. Chief Ladiga Trail . Clean rooms, nice pool, good place to stay. Wow! Jacksonville, AL 36265 United States. Open 7 days a week (only sandwiches on Saturday and only meat-and-3 on Sunday). She had just made a fresh batch of chicken salad when we arrived, and it was awesome. No motorized vehicles shall be permitted on the Trail at any time. The trail was great . Afterwards, spend time in the wilderness with family and friends, enjoying a fun barbeque or picnic under the stars. 27mi roundtrip. It would be nice if those maintaining the trail would give more attention to the roots. 4 pups plus their Mom and Dad, no collars. It took us about 2 and 1/2 hours to make it to the sandwich shop in weaver which by the way was amazing. A little further out around the 23 mile marker is the Pumpkinville railroad trestle another photo op. The Chief Ladiga Trail is Alabama's first rails-to-trails project. We made it through and even got some great photos. No cars to share the road with here. From what I could tell, the scenery gets even more interesting toward the current eastern end. We plan to ride that next. It's a beautiful, tree-lined experience with plenty of shade for extended trips. Each office independently owned and operated. Advertisement. When we got east of Piedmont into Cleburn Co. the trail is not paved so forget about riding your road bike through there. The Chief Ladiga Trail extends 32.5 miles from the Georgia state line to Weaver, Alabama. Great food, coffee, smoothies, etc. Rode from Piedmont, Al to Cedartown Ga ..and back what a great trail 50 miles total. 608 E LADIGA STREET, Piedmont, Calhoun County, AL, 36272 is currently for sale for the price of $32,000 USD. We traveled on ebikes from Piedmont, AL to the Georgia state line and back. We rode to marker 24, and beck, a total of 20 miles. There are some bumps that will loosen your molars, not to mention damage your bicycle. Experience Ladiga Trail Townhouses. As we continued on the path through the countryside the scenery began to change as the trail lead us through the small town of Piedmont where we were able to rest for a short while at the Eubanks Welcome Center. It was a great ride and someday plan to take the trail into Georgia and into downtown Atlanta. No warranties, expressed or implied, are provided for the data herein, or for their use or interpretation by the user. Had a great lunch at the Solid Rock Cafe. Once we got to Piedmont, we ventured a couple of blocks off the trail to pick up some drinks at a local convenience store. Paved and flat, it's a perfect trail for beginners (like yours truly) but the sheer length of the trail opens it up to experienced wayfarers as well. Very nice at the end on a hot day. The CLT runs 33-miles from Anniston through Jacksonville and Piedmont to the Georgia state line. "I rode this trail from the southern most trailhead in weaver to the current end of the trail, the 4th bridge above piedmont,27 miles. I don't know when I have had a better joy-biking experience. Plus use our free tools to find new customers. Following a former CSX railroad corridor, the rail-trail is named for the leader of the indigenous Muscogee (Creek) people who signed the 1832 Cusseta Treaty, surrendering the tribe's remaining land in the area. Destined to become a southern classic, come join us for the first annual Chief Ladiga 100 Mile Trail Run in beautiful Jacksonville, AL. My son, 15, and a friend of his joined me on this ride. LADIGA HILLS APTS. Chief Ladiga Trail - Near Jacksonville. The property was acquired by the City of Jacksonville from the Norfolk Southern Railway in 1996. 188 miles of fun. The cities of Weaver and Jacksonville opened the . The state line is a little anti-climatic, but the archway and tiny covered area is nice. Plus Code R69G+MQ Jacksonville, Alabama. Get directions. Suwanee, GA. 5000. We rode the Comet east to Cedartown mi53 (see my reviews of other sections of Comet), then turned around and rode west to Borden Springs. While benches and rest stops are conveniently located and not too far apart, I think toilets or port-a-potties are needed trailside at appropriate locations. It is a great ride! For Sale: 29900 - Residential, 2 bed, 2 bath, sqft at 140 HASLAM STREET in Piedmont. and Starbucks. I know we'll be back as we feel like we have unfinished business. Stop and chat with the folks that volunteer to work there. Directions: From I-20, take Exit 185 and head north about 10 miles through Anniston on Route 1/Quintard Avenue; bear right on McClellan Boulevard/Route 21 on the north side of town. More. Chief Ladiga Trail. For a supply stop, Walmart, Taco Bell and a convenience store are 0.08 mile to the east of the trail. Just mind the weather, watch the transitions, and load up in Piedmont! Sporting some pretty mean road rash, I got myself back together, straightened out the bars, shifter and rear derailleur and we made our way back to Jacksonville. It was truly a great weekend. There is a nice park on the starting 1/3 of the 13 mile section of this trail. Outdoor Sports. Once you leave the university campus you travel through farmland and wooded areas watch for the wildlife along the way. Stayed at the lovely Hampton Inn Jacksonville-Anniston a perfect location to the trail and a very nice hotel. The Chief Ladiga is on the same rail corridor as the Silver Comet Trail in Georgia. Highly recommend this ride to anyone, it is truly spectacular but I do believe that fall would probably be my preference. Apartments for . Quickly cleaned up and drove to Frankies in Rockmart for lunch. I was a little disappointed that there wasn't some middle-of-the-road motels or hotels to stay in at Symrna. Only regret was lack of water along the way ( or signs to the nearest). It was truly a great time for two 50+ female riders who only started riding in June of this year. The Gateway Park on the state line was a nice resting point with picnic tables and benches in the shade. On the way home, we did some checking on the Ladiga. The Jacksonville Train Depot was a high point, we used it for our last day start and end point. What more could you ask for? www.taylorrealestatesolutions.com -2 Bed/1 Bath -Washer and dryer connections -Water and trash Included in rent -No pets Tucked away from the bustle of town, Ladiga Hills Apartments are 2 blocks from the city square . The ride from Piedmont to the GA line is more or less 15 miles. The perfect ending was a free shuttle bus to a restaurant called Heroes. "The Chief Ladiga Trail is a beautiful trail. "CLT - Weaver to Jacksonville, AL . Fridays 6am-6pm I rode the entire Chief Ladiga and Silver Comet trails over two days and had a great experience on both. Thank you to those responsible for the development and maintenance of this path. I just did the lower 13 miles from the Michael Tucker park in Anniston. Even though it is some distance from where I live, Ladiga/Silver comet is now my favorite riding place. PARD Office Hours: Monday-Friday 8am-5pm. Join TrailLink (a non-profit) to view more than 40,000 miles of trail maps and more! We loved the countryside with the tree just beginning to show their fall colors. Just out of Piedmont on the way back I caught a wicked transition from soaking wet wooden bridge to soaking wet asphalt doing about 25 and went down hard. The towns and locals along the path take pride in the trail and are very welcoming to cyclist. A hole for sure, but great food and service. We road the Chief Ladiga trail from Jacksonville to the state line where it becomes the Silver Comet trail and on into Cedortown GA. Our driver met us in Smyrna, GA and we were Murfreesboro, TN bound. A great ride to the Georgia State Line. Will most definitely come back! As first county seat of Calhoun County, Jacksonville remained the center of local government until 1899 when the county seat moved to Anniston. The kids were out of school so we went on a Tuesday. 0 TALLASSEE TRAIL # 8, JACKSONVILLE, AL 36265. The section from Piedmont on is really beautiful, lots of water and trees, etc., and very few people (though the Georgia riders coming the other way started passing by). 608 E Ladiga St, Piedmont, AL is a single family home that contains 1,257 sq ft and was built in 1945. We bought a cold drink and filled our water bottles at each pass. We actually went approx. Users are required to stop at all street crossings and proceed with extreme caution. Jan 16, 2023 - Rent from people in Calhoun County, AL from $20/night. Very soon the historic train depot will be reopened as a visitor's center and you will be able to get info about all the great hilly road and mountain bike riding in the area, from rides past rolling fields to serious climbs up to the Appalachian peaks. They deserve an A+ M Willems. Watch where you put your tent. Smith Douglas Homes. The trail was in great shape. Each time the trail crosses a road, there are stop sign notifying the rider to stop; nice. I called and spoke with the front desk folks they assisted in providing me a ground floor so I could keep my bicycle in my room and gave me a rate that was better than the "on-line" rate.