Visitors to Pickett State Forest in Pickett and Fentress Counties will be able to enjoy the northwestern portions of the forest only on foot or horseback beginning June 3, 2024.
The Forestry Division is instituting temporary restrictions for 120 days to repair roads and forest trails destroyed by off-road vehicles.
To facilitate repairs, a gate has been installed where Redmond Rim Road and Redmond Mountain Road split, restricting motorized traffic north of that point.
All trails, roads, access points, and areas north of the gate are closed to all motorized traffic and camping. Access north of the gate is restricted to people on foot or horseback during scheduled visiting hours. Hunting north of the gate is allowed by foot traffic only and only in accordance with Tennessee Department of Agriculture and TWRA rules.
Law enforcement will patrol the area to ensure compliance with motorized vehicle restrictions. Violations may result in civil penalties and/or criminal charges. This order expires Oct. 1, 2024 unless extended or otherwise rescinded by the State Forester.