The final piece of the Mountain Goat Trail between Monteagle and Tracy City has been completed. The half-mile segment between Northscenic Road and Grundy Housing Authority will allow walkers, runners, and cyclists to travel from the City Hall/DuBose Center area in Monteagle to the Tracy City Roundhouse Park, all on paved mulitmodal trail.

“We’re excited to have Monteagle and Tracy City connected by the Mountain Goat Trail. This gives us six miles of continuous trail for community members and visitors to enjoy, and opens the door for events between the two towns,” said Patrick Dean, executive director of the Mountain Goat Trail Alliance.

The Mountain Goat Trail will extend from Cowan to Palmer along the route of the historic Mountain Goat Railroad, and is expected to be close to forty miles long when connected. In addition to the completed section, two short segments connecting to the South Cumberland State Park Visitor Center and to the Fiery Gizzard trailhead are under construction. For more information, visit <www.mountaingoattrail.org>.