Signal Mountain’s new Walden’s Ridge Park to open this fall

SIGNAL MOUNTAIN, Tenn. (WDEF) — A new 200-acre park is set to open this fall on Signal Mountain in Hamilton County. Walden’s Ridge Park has been years in the making.

The Hamilton County Parks and Recreation announced the opening date of Walden’s Ridge Park this fall. Officials said the park will be on the side of the mountain.

County leaders will host a ribbon cutting for the new park on Saturday, September 30.

The new park will feature more than 10 miles of trails for activities. Such activities include mountain biking, hiking, trail running and bouldering.

“We are very grateful for the many partnerships, donors, and volunteers over the years that brought this multi-use park to life. This has been an eight-year undertaking, and we are excited to finally open it to the public,” said Hamilton County Director of Parks & Recreation, Matt Folz. “Visitors will enjoy the impressive trail network that offers a variety of terrains and shows off the natural beauty of Hamilton County.”

A press release from the parks and recreation department explained that Hamilton County attracts biking enthusiasts. This results in nearly a $7 million impact to the local economy.