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. Total loop is about 9.2 miles, more maps and info here. In 2008, the Wheat District greenway (dashed green line, 1.2 miles) was opened along with the McKinney Ridge trail (dotted green line, 1.3 miles) near the west entrance to the North Boundary Greenway (see Google map). In March, 2009, the 1.3 miles Gallaher Trail was opened west of the water tower and descending to just west of Gallaher cemetery.

Beware. This area is closed for deer hunts three weekends each fall and several spring weekends for turkey hunts. For 2009, closed dawn til noon, April 4-5 and 18-19. Also see reservation turkey hunts. In the fall 2009, the area is closed Oct 17, 24-25, Nov 17, 14-15, 28, Dec 5-6, see deer hunt map.

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