We’re connecting our communities for a brighter future.
Register for the 2026 Race!
Join us on April 4 as we celebrate 20 years of the MGTA at the Mountain Goat Race, sponsored by Mountain Outfitters! There’s a 2-mile walk, 5-mile run, and half-marathon, all on the trail, followed by food, fun, and the famous gear raffle!
A public resource spanning seven towns and three counties.
The Mountain Goat Trail Alliance is committed to building a multiuse, multimodal walking and cycling trail connecting the communities along the path of the historic Mountain Goat Railroad.
The Mountain Goat Trail offers safe, healthy outdoor activity, cultural opportunities, and economic development potential to both residents and visitors to the South Cumberland Plateau.
12
miles of completed Mountain Goat Trail
79,000
visits to the Mountain Goat Trail in the last year
$5 million
economic benefit from the Mountain Goat Trail
For Trail users
Where can I get on the Trail? How far can I go? When is the next section coming?
Find the answers to these and other questions!
Four Mountain Goat Trail Stories
People are what we’re about. Whether longtime residents, newcomers, or visitors, the people who access the Mountain Goat Trail for walking, running, cycling, and wheelchair exercise are the reason for the trail. Here are four profiles of special trail users.
Support the Trail
The Mountain Goat Trail Alliance is a small nonprofit that receives important help from its volunteers. Our special events like the Mountain Goat Race, trail clean-ups, and other happenings rely on the contributions of our volunteers. Sign up today and help us make the Trail even better!