The Appalachian Mountain Bike Club has purchased 2.9 acres to add to Knoxville’s Urban Wilderness. The property neighbors existing Knox County park space, and the popular South Loop Route (Lost Chromosome Trail) bisects the two parcels being purchased. (See map above)
Matthew Kellogg, AMBC executive director, said on November 14, 2024, “We’ve closed – and are in the process of donating (the land) to Knox County Parks.”
Meanwhile, photographer Justin Fee has posted an exciting reel from the 15th annual AMBC Fall Festival. Fee says: “I am so fortunate this mtn bike park is in my backyard and I am a mtn biker since attending UT in 1990; woo-hoo;-) See his work here. (And don’t forget to turn on the sound.)
Best Bets from Elle Colquitt’s Outdoor Knoxville Event Calendar
Two Saturday events. Get some exercise and fresh air while removing invasive plants.
Saturday, Nov. 16 – Oak Ridge – North Ridge Trail Workday: 9 a.m. Info: TN Citizens for Wilderness Planning at 865-583-3967. In the spring, this area is covered in trout lilies, trilliums, spring beauties and more. We will clear out the invasives that are beginning to cover the trail. Bring water, gloves, clippers, loppers, or bow or pruning saws. Other tools and equipment will be available. Pizza provided. Details online.
Saturday, Nov. 23 – South Knoxville – Volunteer Workday: 9:30-1:30 Dean’s Woods. Info: Sierra Club Harvey Broome Group. Dean’s Wood is a jewel of biodiversity in South Knoxville now owned by UT. This paradise of native vernal flora is showcased from March through May, but the natives are being overrun by invasive exotics. Help us pull, cut, dig, or otherwise eliminate the invaders. Bring hand tools for pruning, sawing or digging. Register online.
