Some Context
05/24/2025
Leave it to me to get all the way through writing and editing a blog/journal/multipart review, only to realize I never explained what Big Creek is, what the Big Creek Greenway is, what Big Creek Park is, or how they’re all related.
Here are some things you’ll probably want to know, especially if you’re nowhere near Roswell, Alpharetta, or Georgia in general:
What is the Big Creek Greenway?
BREAKING NEWS: So, I just learned there’s a whole other section in Forsyth County that I didn’t know about, because it wasn’t on the map I was using. Here’s some info about that section, which I haven’t walked yet. YET.
It only has three entrances, and a big chunk of it is closed for remodeling (I guess?). Once that’s done, I’ll hop back on and probably complete this section in a week. If I remember to.
What I have walked are apparently the Roswell and Alpharetta sections. Learn more about that here if you wish.
Basically, the Big Creek Greenway is a pleasant, wide, paved path that connects the Georgia cities of Roswell, Alpharetta, and apparently Cumming. It’s walkable, bikeable, or roller-skateable and it weaves through lush forested areas, taking you on an adventure alongside Big Creek.
What is Big Creek?
Big Creek is, as the name would suggest, a big ol’ creek. It’s also called Vickery Creek in some areas. Despite being a big Big Creek nerd, I haven’t been able to figure out why it has two different names. But it has its own Wikipedia page, which you can read here if you want to help me investigate.
The Creek is 26.5 miles long and it’s connected to the Chattahoochee River, which I’m also a big fan of.
What is Big Creek Park?
Big Creek Park is, well, a park located in Roswell, GA. It features multiple mountain bike trails, a section for mountain bikers to practice tricks and skills, and a single walking loop just for pedestrians. It’s gorgeous, with various little streams running through it. An amazing place to stomp on leaves in autumn.
It connects to the Big Creek Greenway, both by a road and via the walking path.
Tl;dr: It’s all connected, babey.