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River Trail Re-Opening Celebration

Tue, Nov 01

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Ijams Nature Center

Celebrate the re-opening of the Ijams River Trail!

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River Trail Re-Opening Celebration
River Trail Re-Opening Celebration

Time & Location

Nov 01, 2022, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Ijams Nature Center, 2915 Island Home Ave, Knoxville, TN 37920, USA

About the Event

Please join Ijams Nature Center to celebrate the re-opening of the north side of River Trail and a new section of the River Boardwalk on Tuesday, Nov. 1, at 11 a.m.!

All are invited to meet at the intersection of North Cove Trail and River Trail on the bluffs behind the Ijams Visitor Center. After short remarks, guests will explore the new trail, including the boardwalk, to its intersection with River Landing.

River Trail is only accessible by foot and the route includes significant inclines. The total length of the walk is about one mile.

A large section of River Trail washed away during flooding in February 2019, forcing its closure. The boardwalk remained open, but could be accessed only from the opposite side of the trail.

Ijams Nature Center staff called in partners to determine the best way to repair the trail and stop further erosion. While planning was…

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