
Mountain Goat Trail

From 1856 to 1985, the Mountain Goat Railroad carried coal and passengers between Palmer and Cowan in Grundy and Franklin Counties of the Cumberland Plateau. It was named the Mountain Goat because the climb onto the Plateau was one of the steepest railroad ascents in the world.
Now, the Mountain Goat Trail Alliance is seeking to reclaim the path of the railroad. Working with local governments and other interested groups, the the Mountain Goat Alliance’s mission is to turn the old railroad bed into a multiuse recreational path. When finished, the 35-plus-mile trail will connect seven towns in two counties, offering health, recreational, and economic benefits to the area.
How much of the Trail is accessible now?
Visit the map at http://mountaingoattrail.org/route/ to see what's available and where to access the trail
For More Information
320 University Ave, , TN
Sewanee, Tennessee 37375
Phone: info@mountaingoattrail.org
Website: http://mountaingoattrail.org
Nearby Attractions
Crust Pizza, 0.3 miles away
University of the South -Sewanee, 0.4 miles away
Natural Bridge State Natural Area, 3.1 miles away
Hallelujah Pottery, 3.3 miles away
Monteagle Winery, 4.4 miles away