According to their spokesmen, such project could jeopardize the normal water flow through Scott's Gulf and potentially disrupt or destroy much of the scenic and natural values of the Scott's Gulf area. They are attempting to direct efforts toward other water sources for the growing needs of Cumberland County. Two sections along this long trail have not yet been totally cleared, but plans are to finish this spring. Hopefully this will be completed before fall. A controlled burn was conducted on a portion of the managed Chestnut Mountain Ranch in preparation for additional planting of warm season grasses for improving quail, rabbit, and non-game habitat.
Additional signs are in the process of being ordered.
The remainder of the CFRT along existing old roadbeds permits hiking all the way to Davis Cemetery at the far western end of BFCW when the water level permits crossing the river. Tennessee's Legislature is due to vote on this soon. Tennessee Tech University wildlife and criminal justice students participated in a field day at the BFCW on Saturday, April 7. Additional signs , including junction and distance markers, directional signs, and place signs are in the process of being constructed. This will improve navigation for those first-timers and those otherwise unfamiliar with the area.