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Distance
2.62 miles
Elevation Gain
194 ft
Route Type
Out-and-Back
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Swan Creek Greenway Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a river located near Athens, Alabama.
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Dog Friendly
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ADA Accessible
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