Tails on Trails: Hike to Save Pets
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Tails on Trails 2026: Hike to Save Pets
Tails on Trails is a fall morning event at Baker Creek Preserve in Knoxville, Tennessee that combines hiking and community activities to raise funds for the Nomar and Mia Compassion Fund at the University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine. The event features live acoustic music, coffee, baked goods, campfire inspired treats and opportunities to gather around a fire and socialize.
Activities described for the morning include a community hike, a pet loss memorial walk, a main hike with route options, and a variety of family and dog friendly attractions such as a circus dog showcase, pet portraits, a memory wall, and the Golden Paw awards recognizing local veterinary work. Participants can paint memory rocks and enjoy photo opportunities. The atmosphere is described as dog friendly.
Hiker registration is donation based with a suggested minimum donation of $25. The event emphasizes supporting pet families facing emergency veterinary expenses through the Compassion Fund that honors two rescue cats, Mia and Nomar. Online registration is noted as closed for the event listing.
Distances and route options Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
- 1-mile pet loss memorial walk
- 2-mile option for the main hike
- 3-mile community hike
- 4-mile option for the main hike
