Why is it called the Ecusta Trail?
The working name for the trail is The Ecusta Trail in recognition of the importance of the Ecusta Corporation in the history of the region. Ecusta commenced operation in 19939 and was one of the largest paper mills in the Southeast. The plant employed nearly 3,500 workers during its prime years of operation. The name Ecusta is reported to be the Cherokee word for “rippling waters” from old maps of the region.
