5. Gallaher Bend Greenway


Description: This greenway offers a quiet, forested trail with lovely vistas of Melton Lake. Because it is on federal land, users must remain on the trail and obey all postings.
Trail surface: Gravel short paved section before entrance.
Elevation: 805' to 920'
Difficulty: Easy to moderate
Handicap Access: Yes, but gravel surface inhibits wheelchair access
Distance: 4.5 miles (round trip)
Main Entrances: Winter -- gate east of swimming area Summer -- swimming area parking
Uses: Walk/jog, pets, bicycles

Map legend/rules

Beware. This area is closed for deer hunts three weekends each fall and several spring weekends for turkey hunts. For 2024, the area is closed April 13-14 and 20-21 and scout day 7 a.m. to noo n April 6. For exact dates, please refer to reservation hunts. Oak Ridge fall deer hunts for 2023 are Nov 4-5, 11-12, Dec 9-10, In addition, the area is closed the Saturday before each scheduled hunt weekend for scouting. In 2007, the gravel was extended in the field to the end of the loop, and in 2019 DOE closed the wooded loop section at the end of the gravel. A bit more info (maps, elevation profile) on mountain bike page.

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