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Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation
Greenways and Trails contacts for TN
Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation
Greenways and Trails Contacts for VA
The Tweetsie Historic Trail Association
Organization promoting a rail to trail project linking Elizabethton with Johnson City, TN
The Rails to Trails Conservancy
The Rails to Trails Conservancy works nationally to convert unused rail lines to recreational trails.
The Appalachian Trail Conservancy
The Appalachian Trail is the nation's premier foot trail, and its most beautiful (and some of its most challenging) sections are right here along the Tennessee/North Carolina border.
American Hiking Society
For the past 30 years, the American Hiking Society has worked vigorously on behalf of the nation's trails and all the hikers who enjoy them. As a recreation-based non-profit organization, American Hiking Society champions conservation issues, builds partnerships between public and private stakeholders, and provides critical resources to plan, fund and develop foot trails.
American Trails
American Trails works to create a national network of interconnected trails for a wide variety of uses. Many, many useful links.
Johnson County Trail Association
Trails extend all over these hills, not only in Johnson County, but also in our neighboring counties and states. We're connecting up with other trails and trail systems. The JCTA has a long range plan which includes as a primary objective the development of an 87-mile multi-use trail network.
TriCities Road Club
The road bike racing club of Northeast Tennessee.
Virginia Creeper Trail Club
One of the nation's best rail-trails is the Virginia Creeper from Whitetop Mountain to Abingdon, VA.
Northeast Tennessee Mountain Biking Association
Everything to do with mountain biking in Northeast Tennessee.
Back Country Horsemen of East Tennessee
Back Country Horsemen work to preserve wise, responsible, common-sense access to public lands for horsemen by assisting the various government and private agencies in the establishment, maintenance and management of trails and other back country resources.
Johnny Molloy, Outdoor Writer
Johnny is the author of 32 books on the outdoors and a supporter of the Tweetsie Trail. Check out his website.
Kingsport Greenbelt
The Kingsport Greenbelt is a linear park that connects residential neighborhoods, traditional parks, downtown, commercial districts, schools and activity centers. A special feature of this unique park is a pathway for pedestrian and bicycle use. The pathway meanders through marshlands, glides across open meadows, and passes by sites of historical and aesthetic value.
Elizabethton/Carter County Tourism Association
Much of the Tweetsie Trail would pass through Elizabethton and Carter County, which is rich in history and scenic beauty. Come visit its friendly people, the "beginning of the end of the Revolutionary War",a trophy trout stream, great outdoor activities of all sorts, and the world's largest natural rhododendron garden on one of the Southeast's highest mountains.
The Salt Trail
A short video on the new Salt Trail in Saltville, Virginia
Pedestrian and Pedaling Network
A community website from Columbia, Missouri. PedNet is dedicated to creating and promoting the use of a pedestrian and pedaling network to provide health, quality-of-life, economic, and environmental benefits. See what a community trail can be!
Friends of Roan Mountain
Friends of Roan Mountain foster greater awareness and understanding of the natural, historical, and cultural significance of Roan Mountain. Members support the organization's interpretive and educational programs and activities which are designed to accommodate a wide range of interests.
Bike Walk Tennessee
By advocating for safety, facilities and increased government and public relations, Bike Walk Tennessee will promote cycling and walking in Tennessee for the benefit of health, recreation, tourism and a cleaner environment for all.
Spearhead Trails Initiative
The Southwest Virginia multi-use trail project includes the counties of Buchanan, Dickenson, Lee, Russell, Scott, Tazewell and Wise as well as the City of Norton - an initiative by the Southwest Regional Recreation Authority (SRRA).
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