KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — The Dogwood Trails are coming back to Knoxville, and this year, people join a garden enthusiast for a guided hike to learn about East Tennessee’s rich ecosystem.
Starting April 1, more than 90 miles of historic Dogwood Trails will open for people to explore by car, bike, or foot. There are three trails in North Knoxville, three trails in South Knoxville, two trails in East Knoxville, and five trails in West Knoxville. Along the trails are Open Gardens and Camera Sites. In Open Gardens, people are invited to get out of their cars and stroll through the garden. For Camera Sites, people are asked to only take photos and not enter the property. These sites are open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. each day in April.
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Each year, Dogwood Arts also chooses to feature trails in one region of the city. This year, South Knoxville’s trails, Lakemoor Hills, Chapman Highway, and Island Home, were chosen.
To celebrate the opening, a ribbon-cutting is planned for Wednesday, April 1st, from 4:30-7 p.m. on the Lakemoor Hills Dogwood Trail. Parking will be available at Lake Hills Presbyterian Church: 3805 Maloney Rd, Knoxville, TN 37920. The free event will feature live music, flower and plant vendors, and activities for the kids. There are several other events planned to celebrate the trails that can be found on dogwoodarts.com/trailsandgardens.
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Trail maps can be found online at dogwoodarts.com/trailsandgardens. Printed Trail Guides can be found at Visit Knoxville, all ORNL Federal Credit Union branches, and the Dogwood Arts office (123 W. Jackson Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37902). The trails can be navigated by following the pink lines on the roads…