Parque
Mountain Goat Trail
Recomendado por 29 personas locales
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Janet
March 28, 2021
Two segments of the Mountain Goat Trail are complete. The first links Sewanee and Monteagle in Franklin County with a paved pathway stretching nearly five miles. The route parallels busy Highway 41, providing a safer alternative between the towns for pedestrians and bicyclists. It offers a nice mix of both quiet wooded areas and connections to businesses where travelers can grab a drink or a bite to eat. The Tracy City segment runs from Main Street, along Railroad Avenue and heads west for 2.8 miles. Like the Sewanee-Monteagle segment, it also threads through wooded settings and past town homes and businesses. The rail-trail will one day be 35 miles, extending father west to Cowan and farther east through Tracy City, Coalmont, Gruetli-Laager, and Palmer. The trail follows the former Mountain Goat Railroad, dating back to 1856. The railroad was primarily used to move coal out of the Tennessee mountains, but, as the population grew, it also transported people. Eventually the Sewanee Mining Company rail (later to become CSX) fell into disuse by 1985. The nonprofit Mountain Goat Alliance was created to raise funds and develop the right-of-way rail corridor into a multi-use trail.
Two segments of the Mountain Goat Trail are complete. The first links Sewanee and Monteagle in Franklin County with a paved pathway stretching nearly five miles. The route parallels busy Highway 41, providing a safer alternative between the towns for pedestrians and bicyclists. It offers a nice mix…
Kalene
July 9, 2022
There's a cool story behind the Mountain Goat Trail! History at it's finest and you'll be able to experience the beautiful scenery from Sewanee all the way to Tracy City. Hiking and biking are welcomed on this unique trail.
Hillary
August 15, 2022
Bring your bikes or rent bikes from Smoke House Lodge or Woody’s and enjoy the Trail.
Cynthia
January 11, 2021
A great place to run, walk, bike or stroll. The mountain Goat trail can be picked up in Sewanee, Monteagle or Manchester. Although not completely completed this trail offers several long stretches of hiking or biking.
Meredith
September 14, 2021
Historic paved biking/walking trail, running through Sewanee, Monteagle & Tracy City. Follows the old railroad tracks.
Ubicación
Sewanee, TN