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Cars Hill, Dudley Park, the Firefly Trail, and the Oconee River Greenway are an interesting mix of some of Athens premier attractions included in this walk.
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Carrs Hill
Seasonal Walk
SN: 131488 - 2025 / Y3810
Starting Wed, Oct 1st, 2025 until Dec 31st, 2025
Start times: Sunrise to sundown
Hosted on the Online Start Box (OSB) only
Athens, Georgia
WARNING: The map pin is for reference only and may not accurately indicate the start box location or the event start.
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Event comments
Athens is the home of the University of Georgia, the state's signature university, and the first and oldest land grant college in the USA. UGA was founded in 1785 and is the birthplace of public higher education in the nation. UGA now registers over 40,000 students. With three other colleges in town, Athens is a premier American College Town. Cars Hill, Dudley Park, the Firefly Trail, and the Oconee River Greenway are an interesting mix of some of Athens premier attractions and are included in this walk. That is, a downtown park, Rails to Trails, the Oconee River, and a mature Southern Hardwood forest provide ample variety. The Rails to Trails segment was originally part of the Georgia Railroad system. The Oconee River system is the primary river flowing North to South through Athens. Both the 5K and 11k end by passing under the Murmur Trestle railroad bridge made famous by the rock group REM in the 1980's. The most iconic image of the 1980's Athens music scene is the Georgia Railroad Trestle that graced the back cover of R.E.M.'s first LP, "Murmur," released in 1983.
Rating: 1A, Distance: 5, 11km
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Restrooms: Yes |
Pets: Yes |
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Strollers: Medium |
Wheelchairs: Hard |
Event information
Cars Hill, Dudley Park, the Firefly Trail, and the Oconee River Greenway are an interesting mix of some of Athens premier attractions and are included in this walk. That is, a downtown park, Rails to Trails, the Oconee River, and a mature Southern Hardwood forest provide ample variety to keep this walk interesting and motivating.
Awards: IVV CREDIT ONLY
OSB - First register for the event
The detailed location of, and driving directions to, the event starting point are included in the event directions, downloaded from the Online Start Box (OSB). To plan your travels, please use the map on this page or the maps phrase below, if provided by the club. The POC does not provide event directions nor accept alternate payment methods.
Maps phrase and directions link
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Dudley Park, 1177 East Broad Street, Athens, GA | |
The above maps phrase is only provided for planning purposes. The downloaded event directions provide detailed directions to the starting point and possible alternate start point locations. THERE IS NO PHYSICAL START BOX AT THIS LOCATION.
Southeast Striders Walking Club (AVA-0991)
Event website: southeaststriderswalkingclub.org
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