WOODSTOCK, GA — Woodstock will open the Noonday Creek Trail Extension to the public this week, adding a new 1.5-mile segment to the town's existing trail system, according to city officials.
The new stretch extends the Noonday Creek Trail south from the trailhead near Reformation Brewery and Elm Street Green to Noonday Creek Park in Cobb County, city officials said.
They added the extension will attach Woodstock and Cherokee County's trail system to Cobb County's trail network. It will then provide eventual access to the Silver Comet Trail.
The trail extension is scheduled to open Saturday.
"This project has been nearly a decade in the making, and we're thrilled to celebrate its completion," Woodstock Mayor Michael Caldwell said in a news release. "The Noonday Creek Trail Extension is much more than a recreational amenity. It strengthens regional connectivity, expands transportation options and creates new opportunities for residents and visitors to experience the natural beauty of our community and beyond."
The city first broke ground on the project in December 2023. Since then, city officials said construction crews have established a connection beneath Highway 92 and along the Noonday Creek corridor.
The Georgia Department of Transportation backed the project, according to the city.
The extension is expected to add more opportunities for walking, running, cycling and alternative transportation, the city said.
"The completion of this project demonstrates what can be accomplished through strong partnerships and a shared vision," Woodstock City Manager Jeff Moon said in the release. "We're grateful to our partners in Cherokee County, Cobb County, GDOT, the Atlanta Regional Commission and the many staff members and contractors whose dedication brought this project to life."
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