Located
2.5 miles east from Coot's Lake is the massive, turn of the century railroad
tunnel under Brushy Mountain Road. This section of the trail is not crowded.
It runs through forests and next to fields. The trail cuts through large
hills exposing impressive rock formations. This part of the trail makes
a worthwhile day trip.
The Silver Comet Trail parking lot is next to Coot's Lake Beach. Coot's
Lake Beach is open for swimming during the summer. This large section
of trail connects Mt. Olivet Road in Dallas to Downtown Rockmart.
Coot's Lake Station is building 2 guest rooms and a deli. For more information
call 770-684-7395.
WHEEL CHAIR ACCESSIBLE:
gravel parking lot.
Find Highway 278 on a map. This highway
is northwest of Atlanta, and runs east to west to Alabama. Highway 278
mile markers start over in every county.
Find Polk County near Rockmart on Highway
278.
Go to mile marker 27 - 28. Find Coot's
Lake Road at Coot's Lake Beach. Coots Lake Beach is located at the intersection
of Highway 278 and Coot's Lake Road.
The Silver Comet Parking lot is next to
Coot's Lake beach
Located
2.5 miles east from Coot's Lake is the massive, turn of the century railroad
tunnel under Brushy Mountain Road. This section of the trail is not crowded.
It runs through forests and next to fields. The trail cuts through large
hills exposing impressive rock formations. This part of the trail makes
a worthwhile day trip.