The trial is open from dawn to dusk for your enjoyment and is part of the Carolina Thread Trail, the Rails to Trails for N. C., and a National Recreation Trail site for the U. S.  Three miles of trail were added in 2011 & extend south to the bridge over hwy. I-85.  Visitation to the trail the first year, 2009 to 2010 was 60,000.  In 2012 the trail had 110,000 visitors! 

The 4th anniversary is November 9, 2013 and a big event is being planned for that day with a ribbon cutting on the new Hamrick Overlook on top of the Cardio Trail that was built by Adam Satterfield who was awarded the Eagle Scout Award for the project.  The event that day will start at 11 a.m. with hamburgers and hotdogs for sale until about 1 p.m.  There will be a dedication at the trailhead for having just become a National Recreation Trail designated by the National Park Service June 2013, one of 28 in the U. S. and the only trail in N. C. for 2013...YEA!  We have worked hard and are thrilled to be a part of the NPS.  Dogs are welcome on the trail, just make sure they are on a 6' leash and clean up after them.  Look for other events to take place on our facebook page.  Activities are planned monthly....watch for a complete calendar coming soon or check the facebook page for the KMGTI.