Warren County-Piedmont Scenic Byway Extension

The Warren County-Piedmont Scenic Byway Extension serves as a continuation of the Historic Piedmont Scenic Byway (located in Putnam and Hancock counties).  The route was once part of the old Native American Okfuskee Trail, which connected what is now Augusta with the Mississippi River.

The Byway traverses eleven miles of gently rolling hills on State Route 16 from the Hancock/Warren County line to the intersection of State Route 12 in the City of Warrenton, passing a wildlife management area, farmland, rivers, and historic properties.  Included on the Byway are the Cities of Jewell and Warrenton, both listed as districts in the National Register of Historic Places.  The Byway has been featured on the Tour de Georgia race route two times and offers ample opportunity for recreation such as cycling, golfing, boating, fishing, hunting, camping, hiking, and equine activities.

  Directions

There are several ways to reach the Warren County-Piedmont Scenic Byway Extension:

• From the Historic Piedmont Scenic Byway, continue on SR 16 from the Warren/Hancock county line into Warren County.
• Take I-20 to Exit 148
  
  
  1. Turn south on SR 22.
  2. Take a left onto Union Church Road in Powellton.
  3. Take right onto Jewell Road, follow into the City of Jewell.  Take a left on SR 16.
• Take I-20 to Exit 154.
  
  
  1. Turn south on Hwy. 278 (Atlanta Highway, also called Jefferson Davis Memorial Highway).
  2. Continue on 278 South to the City of Warrenton.
  3. Take a left on W. Main Street.  The Byway will intersect at SR 16.  Turn right.
• Take I-20 to Exit 165.
  
  
  1. Turn south on SR 80 (Washington Highway, turns into N. Legion Drive).
  2. Take a right on E. Main Street.
  3. The Byway will intersect at SR 16. Turn left.

  Roads Included in the Byway

• SR 16 (Macon Highway)