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Posted on: February 13, 2023

Portion of Highlands to Islands newest section open for use

A picture shows a boardwalk trail.

A portion of the new Tumbling Creek section of the Highlands to Islands Trail is now open for use. This portion extends the existing trail an additional quarter mile from the pedestrian tunnel under Atlanta Highway to the new pedestrian bridge near the Un...

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Posted on: February 10, 2023

Highlands to Islands Trail highlighted in Hall County 'State of the County' video

A series of images surrounding a banner that reads "Hall County State of the County 2023."

Hall County citizens can once again get a glimpse into the many ongoing projects and initiatives of their local government with an informative “State of the County” video, including an update on the Highlands to Islands Trail.

The entir...

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Posted on: November 9, 2022

'Goat Rock' monument unveiled along Highlands to Islands Trail

On Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 8, Hall County unveiled the mythical "Goat Rock" monument, a piece of Hall County folklore that was said to be the gathering place of election losers.

The monument, donated by the Gainesville City School System with...

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Posted on: April 28, 2022

Hall County transportation update includes Highlands to Islands Trail information

As part of the Greater Hall Chamber of Commerce's Annual Transportation Forum, Hall County Government presented a video detailing several ongoing projects of local interest, including the Highlands to Islands Trail. This update includes informati...

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Posted on: March 28, 2022

Approved trail section would allow walking from Gainesville to UNG campus

A half-mile section of the Highlands to Islands Trail, approved on Thursday, March 24 by the Hall County Board of Commissioners, would allow users to walk from Downtown Gainesville to the University of North Georgia campus in Oakwood.

The Tumbling Creek Tr...

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Posted on: December 28, 2021

New website launched for Highlands to Islands Trail

Users of the Highlands to Islands Trail have a new and improved way to keep up with the latest news and events related to the trail network.

On Friday, Dec. 17, the new website was unveiled to the public. The new site will feature updated maps and other in...

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Posted on: December 28, 2021

Public art installed along Chicopee Section of Highlands to Islands Trail

An art piece now sits on the trail, constructed out of bottles in the shape of a tree.

As cooler temperatures begin to peer around the corner, visitors who choose to take advantage of the change in seasons along the Highlands to Islands Trail may notice a new addition to the trail’s Chicopee Section.

"For several years now, Ha...

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