9. North Boundary Greenway
Description:
Located on the Department of Energy Reservation,
this greenway passes through ridge-top woodlands, karst bluffs
covered in mountain laurel, and creek-side habitats.
A variety of wildlife and native plants as well as remnants
of pre-Manhattan Project settlements are present.
Trail surface:
Gravel/dirt road
Difficulty: Moderate to difficult
Handicap Access: Limited
Distance:
7 miles one way
Main Entrances:
Oak Ridge Turnpike at west Guard House;
Wisconsin Ave at Whippoorwill Dr;
Highway 95/58 junction
Uses:
Walk/jog, pets, bicycles
Map
legend/rules
In 2005, Hunley Road and the remainder of Quarry Road were added to
the greenway (dashed green on map).
Total loop is about 9.3 miles,
a bit more info
here.
In 2006, Hunley Road and the quarry bypass section were graded and
graveled.
In 2008, the Wheat District greenway was opened along with the
McKinney Ridge trail near the west entrance to the North Boundary
Greenway (see
Google map).
Beware.
This area is closed for deer hunts three weekends each fall
and several spring weekends for turkey hunts.
(For 2008, closed dawn til noon, April 5-6 and 12-13.)
For exact dates, please refer to reservation
turkey hunts and
deer hunts.
GreenwaysOakRidge.org
Greenway maps:
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North Ridge
Cedar Hill
Pine Grove
Emory Valley
Gallaher Bend
Melton Lake
Big Turtle
Worthington
North Boundary
Wildflower
Haw Ridge
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