You can leave your suspension forks at home for the ride on the canal, but do bring an extra water bottle along--the Georgia humidity is a biker's worst nightmare. The singletrack starts at the pumping station by the railroad tracks. There are two well marked loops, a red (about 4 miles) and white (about 3 miles). If you stick to the canal, the ride can be a leisurely Saturday afternoon stroll with the family, an intense endurance-building workout or a shortcut to historic downtown Augusta. Be sure to check out what's going on at Riverwalk. There are often concerts or shows at the ampitheater, a large Christmas tree and festive decorations in the winter, and in the summer there is a large fountain of water in the center of Riverwalk to cool off in. You can also grab a bite to eat at one of the many restaurants, visit Fort Discovery or the Augusta Art Museum, and have a snowcone.
From Augusta, head north on Riverwatch Parkway towards Martinez. Turn right onto Steven's Creek Road. Go approximately 3 miles and turn right onto Evans to Locks Road. The road ends in the parking lot of the Savannah Rapids Pavillion. Ride your bike around the gate at the bottom of the parking lot and head left towards the bridge to cross the canal.
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