The Atlanta BeltLine’s opened its Westside Trail on Monday, June 23, 2025, marking the expansion with a ribbon-cutting by city officials.
The gathering heralded the unveiling of the longest continuous trail segment to date.
Atlanta Beltine’s Westside Trail Opens
Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens, BeltLine Inc. President and CEO Clyde Higgs, city officials, and community leaders gathered to celebrate the launch. Read: Where to eat on the Beltline.
Westside Trail – Segment 4, a 1.3-mile addition, completes the 6.8-mile pathway along historic Washington Park, a century-old Black suburb and cultural hub.
How Far Does the Beltline’s Westside Trail Go?
The Westside Trail stretches 6.7 miles from Pittsburgh Yards in southwest Atlanta to Huff Road in Blandtown, now the longest uninterrupted segment of the BeltLine. Additionally, users can travel 7.2 miles from the Westside BeltLine Connector’s end to Pittsburgh Yards.
“This milestone goes beyond infrastructure—it’s about uniting communities and preserving Atlanta’s rich history,” said Higgs. “The 6.7-mile trail winds through neighborhoods shaped by resilience, built by Black architects and builders, and enriched by generations of pride. This extension honors that legacy as we work toward a complete 22-mile loop by 2030.”
The trail runs from Lena Street North to Law Street, passing streets named for civil rights icons like Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Joseph E. Boone, and Joseph Lowery.
Christi Jackson, Board President of Washington Park Conservancy, noted, “The Westside Trail reflects the community’s past and its commitment to growth. Segment 4 celebrates the city’s inclusive vision and the BeltLine’s dedication to engagement, linking diverse areas for outdoor activities, arts, and discovery.”
At the ribbon-cutting, Mayor Dickens said, “In 2014, when I joined the board, west and southside residents, including myself, doubted this would reach us. Now, it’s a reality, mirroring the eastside’s transformation.”