13.58
Miles Long
12'
Wide Pavement
4
Municipalities
1
Great Time in Rutherford County
HURRICANE HELENE
- 11.1.24 -
Exciting Update: The Trail is Open!
We are pleased to announce that the Thermal Belt Rail Trail is now open in its entirety! However, we urge everyone to exercise caution, especially on the northern end, as there is still significant cleanup work to be done along the sides of the trail. Enjoy your time out there, and thank you for your patience as we continue to restore the area!
- 10.2.24 -
In the wake of Hurricane Helene, our beloved trail has faced significant challenges. An unfathomable number of trees have fallen along the 13.5-mile stretch from mile 0 to 4.5, making this section impassable. Many in our community are still without power, and countless individuals are working tirelessly to restore essential services.
During this time, we encourage everyone to use the trail south of Highway 64 as you begin to return to your normal activities. ⚠️However, for your safety, avoid the north end of the trail (miles 0-4.5) until further notice.⚠️
Let’s all stay safe, exercise caution, and bring our best patience as we navigate through these unprecedented challenges together. Thank you for your understanding!
❤️ Stay strong, everyone!
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Serving as our community's connective link, the 13.58 mile, 12-foot-wide Thermal Belt Rail Trail corridor weaves through the heart of Rutherford County, with little elevation change and plenty of space to clear your mind.
Parking, eateries, side trips and more can be found in this robust look at the trail.