Special Use Winner:
Appalachian Mountain Bike Club Multi-Use Trails
Located along the ridges of south Knoxville, this series of natural surface trails connects the William Hastie Natural Area to Ijam’s Nature Center.
The Appalachian Mountain Bike Club, a voluntary organization, oversaw and completed the work, including grading, bridge building, and sign posting encompassing more than six miles of new trails. The system is not merely for mountain bikers. The soft surface accommodates runners, hikers, and nature-lovers.
The new trails include a three-mile loop in Hastie Park as well as the Hickory and Amber trails on Ijam’s Nature Center land. The trail development represents a major step in implementing the community’s park and greenway plan which is significant because public surveys show that citizens want interconnecting greenways more than any other type of recreation in Knoxville. 
The trails contribute to the Legacy Parks Foundation's Urban Wilderness Corridor system. South Knoxville neighborhoods, like Lake Forest, have greatly appreciated the pathways because people are now pursuing positive activities near their wooded backyards, and they have a nearby setting for a walk in the woods. 
The trails are catalysts for positive change in both health and recreational benefits—offering newfound opportunities for relaxation and exercise.
Developer: The Appalachian Mountain Bike Club