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.
GreenwaysOakRidge.org
Greenway maps:
map index
North Ridge
Cedar Hill
Pine Grove
Emory Valley
Gallaher Bend
Melton Lake
Big Turtle
Worthington
North Boundary
Wildflower
Haw Ridge
Black Oak Ridge
Google map
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