Calvert City opens new hiking, biking trail

On Thursday, Calvert City opened a new 3-mile trail in Doctor's Park for running, hiking, and mountain biking. 

The ribbon-cutting ceremony took place at the trail head behind City Hall.

Following a feasability study and some input from the high school mountain biking team, it was determined that there was a need for more beginner-level trails in the area.

Calvert City made 25 acres available adjacent to Doctor's Park. The beginner trail concept was developed by Calvert residents Steve and Dache Moneymaker. An assist from the Calvert City Public Works brought the concept to life.

There are plans to expand access to the trail with a path from Calvert Elementary.

City officials said that for users of the Strava app, there will be a series of challenges set up along the trail. The community is encouraged to get out on the trail and break it in.