It’s OPEN! We gathered with the community on February 5 to celebrate the opening of the Urban Wilderness Gateway Park expansion under the Sevierville Pike Bridge at 1250 Tilson St.
This space is a game changer for the urban wilderness — extending the park to the end of James White Parkway, adding more accessible parking, bathrooms, play areas, and providing cover and shade.
Thank you to all the hands that went into this project, and thank you to the community for showing up and showing love to this new space! For more photos, check out our Facebook post.
Shout out to The City of Knoxville, The City’s Parks & Recreation, Knoxville’s Urban Wilderness, and Legacy Parks Foundation.
It’s finally feeling like winter, which means the trails are freezing and thawing almost daily. As the trails get wet, freeze, and then begin to thaw, it creates terrible conditions for trail use. If you want to ride locally in these conditions, please stick to:
Loyston Point
Sharps Ridge
Year Round Get Down
Please be a good trail steward and avoid other trails, as they are not able to dry out (esp. Baker Creek jump trails) — and always avoid riding mud trails. Check on Trail Status, which is updated regularly at AMBCKnox.org/Trails (though you may need to clear your cache for updates).
Here’s your reminder that it’s important to use extra caution on bridges! Bridges are subject to the weather just like any outdoor structure, and they get slick, icy, and unpredictable traction regularly. We are doing our best to build quality bridges and eliminate unnecessary ones.
Flow Trail Update
This icy weather is affecting our rebuild of Flow Trail at Ijams Nature Center. We’ll work around temperature swings to avoid damaging finished sections and attempt to do hand-work when the dirt is dry and workable. We should still be on track to have the trail finished and open sometime in February depending on the weather. We’ll let you know once it’s ready!
And More…
In other news, Legacy Park’s and the City of Knoxville’s SoKno Rail Trail and Art Walk project has begun, starting with railroad track removal in January. We’re excited to see this project develop and add a great bike-friendly connection from Ijams Nature Center to Kern’s Bakery.
AMBC and SORBA still serve on the Halls Top Trail Project, and the team is making progress on the permitting and environmental review for this 90 mile multi-use trail network in the Cherokee National Forest.
Have questions, updates, or feedback? Let us know at [email protected].
Trail Blazers Spring 2026 registration is officially open! You can register your child (3rd-5th grade) now through February 24, or until spots are filled. We’re offering the program at Baker Creek and Concord, and we expect to have full programs at both locations — so be sure to sign up ASAP!
Want to get $15 off Trail Blazers registration? Get an AMBC Family Membership at AMBCKnox.org/Join, and be sure to download the SORBA app to access all member benefits including our Trail Blazers discount.
*We still need volunteers, especially for our Concord location! Sign up to volunteer here.
AMBC’s Trail Blazers is an 8-week program for 3rd–5th graders that blends on and off-bike games, trail exploration, and mentorship. It’s not about racing — it’s about building confidence, friendships, and a lifelong love of the outdoors. Each session emphasizes play and connection while building real-world bike skills.
Trail Blazers is back for its second season, and it’s GROWING! We’re offering two locations this spring — Baker Creek and Concord. The programs will run 5-7 pm every Tuesday from March 24 through May 12.
Registration opens Monday, January 12. We have limited space (20 kids per location), so sign up ASAP to secure a spot!
Get $15 off registration with AMBC’s Family Membership. Become a member at AMBCKnox.org/Join — and be sure to download the SORBA app to gain access to all our membership deals including the Trail Blazers discount!
We still need volunteers for our Concord location! Volunteers should be able to commit to most or all sessions and will receive background checks and training on the program structure, safety, and games. No coaching experience required — just a love for bikes, trails, and working with kids. Sign up to volunteer today!
We’re so grateful for this past year — all the people we connected with, programs we led, trails we maintained — the list goes on. It’s been a big year as we’ve transitioned to SORBA membership, and we even added a team member (welcome, Jenny!) to AMBC.
Check out our 2025 By The Numbers to see the impact we made. We couldn’t have done it without your support.
Give us a boost for 2026 by donating today. Your generosity directly supports our mission, local programs, and trails we all love, and it will help us get a great start in the new year.
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