Also, we try to clear our entire 127 mile A.T. section of all blowdowns before the end of March, when most through-hikers begin passing through our section. In early October 1996, a murder occurred in the Stamping Ground Ridge section of Unicoi County, Tennessee. This area was on the A.T. until 1954, when the A.T. was relocated. The murder occurred several miles from the current route of the A.T., and the people involved were not A.T. hikers. July 2001 - The Round Bald relocation has been completed and opened.
Work is underway on relocations in the Elk River area and in the Grassy Ridge area.
Please stay on the Trail and follow the white blazes. Three days were required for rescue personnel to retrieve the man's body, due to the deep pool and strong currents at the base of the falls. Unfortunately, there have been a few incidences of vandalism involving vehicles left at road crossings. When possible, you should leave your vehicle at a home or business, after asking permission from the owner. This area is known locally as Buck Mountain.