Talking Trails in Tennessee's Big South Fork

Mountain bikers are committed to helping maintain trails at Big South Fork. Regular volunteer work parties help keep the Duncan Hollow, Collier Ridge, and West Brandy trails in good shape.
A volunteer National Mountain Bike Patrol assists riders and helps promote responsible riding in the park. For more information about IMBA's National Mountain Bike Patrol program, go to http://www.imba.com/nmbp/index.html.

Subaru/IMBA Trail Care Crew Meets with National Park Service

Aaryn Kay and Scott Linnenburger of the Subaru/IMBA Trail Care Crew paid a visit to the National Park Service's Big South Fork National Recreation Area in April to discuss how to incorporate mountain bikers with other users. The recreation area is undergoing a formal management plan that includes trails, and the administration is looking at multi-use management strategies. Scott and Aaryn met with the park superintendent and planner and shared their expertise on how to minimize user conflicts through trail design.

With natural arches, big caves, an incredible river and lots of land, Big South Fork is a recreation paradise not yet on the radar of most mountain bicyclists. The park's incredible facilities and terrain could support more than 100 miles of singletrack. If you live within 500 miles of this gem, stay informed of the Big South Fork situation and write a letter to the National Park Service stating your support for increased singletrack opportunities. For more information, contact Joe Cross at .