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Event comments

A side trail, the Townsend River Walk, is upaved and not suitable for strollers, wheelchairs, etc. Walkers can continue along the paved trail if unable to transit the River Walk. Tunnels under Highway 321 allow walkers to avoid traffic going from one side of the highway to the other. The 13 km walk incorporates an out-and-back-leg that goes to the Smoky Mountain Heritage Center (Monday thru Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday noon to 5 p.m.) Admission Adults $6, Seniors and Children $4. Entry into The Little River Railroad and Lumber Company Museum is free. Check for local events and festivals. Saturday night from May to October there is "Pickin' on the Porch" at Wood N' Strings Dulcimer Shop. Come back at 7 p.m. with a lawn chair to enjoy the music.

Rating: 2A, Distance: 6, 11, 14km

Event information

Daily 9am-5pm. Please park in the field behind the VC to allow "regular tourists" space in parking lot. The trail follows the Townsend Historic Trail which is paved with gentle hills in places. Visit the The Little River Railroad and Lumber Company Museum. Shares Walk Box with Elkmont YRE

Awards: IVV CREDIT ONLY

Driving to the start box

7906 E Lamar Alexander Pkwy, Townsend, TN. From Knoxville, take Alcoa Hwy S (US-129). Past airport, left at the Y to N. Hall/TN-35. Continue road becomes S Washington. Bear left at Y on E Lamar Alexander Pkwy (TN-35/US321). Drive 16.7 miles Townsend VC on right.

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