The Barkley, named for a friend of the race director, roughly circles the perimeter of FHSP on an unmarked course using a combination of trails ranging from well-maintained to long-abandoned to virtually imaginary. In the 26-year history of the race, only 13 runners have managed to finish the demanding 100-mile course with a mind-boggling total 55,000 feet of climbing. The Barkley gets its reputation as the world’s toughest foot race primarily from its astoundingly low finishing rate. The park’s old North Boundary Trail struck fear into the hearts of the “Barkers,” as the runners in the Barkley “marathon” are called. Paddling the Obed Wild and Scenic River.Tennessee Valley Authority’s Wind Turbines. Tennessee Valley Divide Section (south).Tennessee Valley Divide Section (north).Zoom in to see details and current status of trails.
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