Learn about trail development at Fire Mountain in Cherokee, North Carolina with Jeremy Hyatt, Secretary of Operations, Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians. IMBA’s Trail Solutions team caught up with Jeremy while doing an assessment of the area for future trail planning and design work.

As of 9/1/20 the trail network in Cherokee is open, but be sure to check with North Carolina and Cherokee officials before planning your trip. You can also access the most up-to-date info we have on mountain biking and Covid-19 here.

IMBA's Trail Champions series seeks to give voice to the people that work behind the scenes to provide the great trail experiences that we all enjoy. Each video presented highlights the incredible progress trail stewards are achieving in their communities to create more trails close to home and explores the ways in which success is achieved through the IMBA Ecosystem. Their hard work and perseverance has a positive impact on communities in immeasurable ways.