Tag Archives: Trails

Rescue crews from Morgan County and Roane County responded to Windrock Mountain Wednesday afternoon to assist a man in medical distress on one of the trails. According to officials, the Morgan County Rescue Squad initially received the call around 2:30 p.m., reporting that a male individual had possibly suffered a …

GATLINBURG, Tenn.—Starting April 15, the National Park Service (NPS) will close Ramsey Cascades Trail on weekdays while trail crews finish the full-scale rehabilitation work started in 2022. The rehabilitation of this iconic Smokies trail is part of the Trails Forever program supported by Friends of the Smokies.The trail will be …

Great Smoky Mountains National Park is recruiting volunteers to assist the Trails Forever trail crew for the Ramsey Cascades Trail rehabilitation project. Volunteers are needed every Wednesday from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., starting Wednesday, May 25, 2022, and continuing through Wednesday, September 28, 2022. Prospective volunteers must register in advance.   The four-mile …

Great Smoky Mountains National Park is seeking public input on a proposed mountain bike trail system on the unfinished section of the Foothills Parkway corridor in Wears Valley, TN. The park is initiating an environmental assessment and 30-day public scoping period in compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act and …

OAK RIDGE, Tenn. (March 26, 2020) – As concerns about the coronavirus remain at the top of our minds, warmer weather means more people are wanting to get out of the house to enjoy some sunshine and fresh air. While spending time outdoors is encouraged for your mental health, the …

(Submitted) Tennessee State Parks will celebrate National Trails Day and kick off Great Outdoors Month with free, guided hikes at all 56 parks on Saturday, June 2. The variety of events includes ranger-led day hikes, night hikes, history hikes, nature hikes and trail clean-up hikes. With more than 1,000 miles …