Fitness trail closed on weekends

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  • By Deidre Ortiz
  • AEDC/PA
Arnold Air Force Base, TENN. --  To ensure the safety of all personnel, the Arnold Engineering Development Complex (AEDC) Fitness Center Trail will be closed on weekends during deer hunting season.

The first weekend for the trail to be closed was Sept. 27. It will remain closed on weekends until Jan. 11, 2015.

In addition to weekends, the trail will also be closed on the following dates: Nov. 27-18; Dec. 25-26; and Jan. 1-2.

Chris Elkins, AEDC Natural Resources manager, stated that signs have been posted at the AEDC Fitness Center parking lot, as well as the entrances to the trail, in an effort to make people aware it shouldn't be used for running or walking during this time.

"We make this announcement every year and just want everyone to be safe," he said. "Deer hunting is archery only in the areas surrounding the industrial area, which includes the Fitness Center Trail, and someone running or walking wouldn't typically be able to see the hunters from the trail."

Any questions can be directed to the Natural Resources Office at 454-5466.