Ponce City Market is Atlanta's cycling hub. Three major trails connect here. Five distinct routes start here.

These are the best bike routes near Ponce City Market for ebike riders—from a 15-minute loop to a half-day adventure.

Route 1: The PCM Loop (15–20 minutes)

Distance: 1.8 miles
Difficulty: Easy
Best for: Quick lunch break, testing a rental

Route:

1. Start at PCM Beltline entrance

2. Ride south on Eastside Trail to North Avenue (0.4 miles)

3. Turn around at North Avenue bridge

4. Ride north to Piedmont Park entrance (0.7 miles)

5. Enter Piedmont Park, loop the Active Oval (0.5 miles)

6. Return to PCM via 10th Street bike lane (0.2 miles)

Ebike tip: Use throttle only on the North Avenue underpass (steep short hill).

Parking: Lock at PCM's bike corral (free, monitored)

Route 2: Eastside Trail to Krog Street Market (45–60 minutes)

Distance: 3.5 miles one-way
Difficulty: Easy
Best for: Lunch + shopping

Route:

1. PCM to Historic Fourth Ward Park (0.3 miles)

2. Continue to North Avenue (0.4 miles)

3. Beltline passes under Freedom Parkway (0.5 miles)

4. Through Inman Park (1.2 miles)

5. Arrive at Krog Street Market (remaining)

What to do at Krog:

• Lunch at Superica (tacos, outdoor seating visible from bike rack)

• Coffee at Spiller Park

• Shop at the food hall

Return options:

• Ride back same route (30 minutes)

• Uber back ($8–10)

• Continue to Route 3

Ebike tip: The tunnel under Krog is dark. Use your ebike's headlight even during the day.

Route 3: Krog to Freedom Parkway Loop (1.5–2 hours)

Distance: 6.2 miles loop
Difficulty: Moderate
Best for: Speed + sightseeing combo

Route:

1. PCM to Krog (Route 2 above)

2. From Krog, take Irwin Street to Boulevard (0.5 miles)

3. Enter Freedom Parkway Trail at Boulevard (start)

4. Ride Freedom Parkway to Candler Park (1.6 miles)

5. Turn around at Candler Park

6. Return to Boulevard (1.6 miles)

7. Boulevard back to PCM (0.8 miles)

Why this route: Freedom Parkway is the only trail near PCM where Class 3 ebikes (28mph) are allowed. Open up the throttle.

Ebike tip: Watch for runners on Freedom Parkway. The path is wide but popular.

Route 4: Piedmont Park Explorer (1–1.5 hours)

Distance: 3–5 miles (varies)
Difficulty: Easy
Best for: Picnics, people watching, dogs

Route (flexible):

1. PCM to Piedmont Park via 10th Street (0.2 miles)

2. Loop the Active Oval (0.5 miles per lap)

3. Explore the meadow paths (1 mile of trails)

4. Visit Lake Clara Meer (0.3 mile detour)

5. Ride to Botanical Garden entrance (0.4 miles)

6. Return to PCM

Best picnic spots:

• Oak Hill (near 12th Street entrance, shade)

• Lake Clara Meer (views, ducks)

• Active Oval grass (people watching)

Ebike tip: Lock your ebike at the 12th Street entrance and walk the meadows. Bikes aren't allowed on grass in summer.

Route 5: Full Eastside + Westside Connection (Half Day)

Distance: 10–12 miles
Difficulty: Moderate
Best for: Brewery crawl, full exploration

Route:

1. PCM to Krog (Route 2 above)

2. Krog to Westside Trail connection:

   • Irwin Street to Boulevard (0.5 miles)

   • Boulevard to Milton Avenue (0.3 miles)

   • Enter Westside Trail at Milton Avenue

3. Westside Trail to Lee + White (2.5 miles)

4. Lee + White breweries (Monday Night, Wild Heaven, Best End)

5. Return via same route or loop through Washington Park

Brewery stops:

• Monday Night Garage (Westside Trail adjacent)

• Wild Heaven (2 blocks from trail)

• Best End Brewing (on the trail)

Ebike tip: Bring a lock. Breweries have bike racks but limited space on weekends.

Route Comparison Table

Interactive Map (Text Version)

[Ponce City Market]
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        | (0.3 mi)
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[Historic 4th Ward Park]
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        | (0.4 mi)
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[North Avenue Underpass]
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        | (0.5 mi)
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[Freedom Parkway Crossing]
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        | (0.7 mi)
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[Inman Park]
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        | (0.5 mi)
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[Krog Street Market]
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        | (0.5 mi to Freedom Parkway Trail)
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[Freedom Parkway Trail] → [Candler Park]

Parking at Ponce City Market (If You Drive Here)

If you're driving to PCM to start your ebike ride:

Recommended: PCM Garage. It's $15 for the day. Safe, covered, and you're on the trail in 2 minutes.

Ready to Ride? Rent an Ebike at PCM

Pick up from The Belt Hub (Beltline Trestle, 675 Ponce De Leon Ave NE Suite E301 3rd Floor, Atlanta, GA 30308, United States)

• $25\mathrm{/}hour\mathrm{\mid }$55/half-day | $75/full day

• Helmets, locks, phone mounts included

• Free delivery to PCM

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