History

History

We respectfully acknowledge this land is the spiritual and ancestral home of the Anikituwagi, more commonly known as the Cherokee. We recognize the Cherokee as the first people and original stewards of this sentient land. 

In history since, homesteaders, moonshiners, holistic wellness practitioners, trout anglers, wedders, and mountain-loafing lovers have made homes at Wagon Gap Trail. The memory of the land, its creatures, and people travels the East Fork Pigeon River, traces through the towering trees, pours through streams, lakes, and ponds, and is held by hearths, stacked stone, and hewn logs that make up the walls of its storied cabins.

In this meeting place, we look forward to a shared future of spiritual connection and wise stewardship.

For more information about the vibrant history of Wagon Gap Trail, its stories of wonder and travail, return to this page in the coming months.