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Aug 27, 2024 · Explore the largest public land in Tennessee, with scenic mountains, whitewater rivers, trails, campgrounds and more. Find news, events, passes, permits, safety tips and features of the forest.
- Maps & Publications
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- News & Events
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- Special Places
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- Recreation
From Big Frog Mountain to Watauga Lake, fifteen different...
- Passes & Permits
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Learn about the history, location, wildlife, and recreation of the Cherokee National Forest, a U.S. National Forest in Tennessee and North Carolina. The forest has 11 wilderness areas, the Appalachian Trail, the Ocoee River, and the Watauga Lake.
- Backbone Rock Recreation Area
- Appalachian Trail
- South Holston Lake
- Watauga Lake
- Roan Highlands
- Unaka Mountain
- Pigeon River
- Cherohala Skyway
- Hiwassee River
- Ocoee Scenic Byway
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In 1901, a tunnel was drilled through solid rock to create aroute for a railroad between Shady Valley, Tennessee, and Damascus, Virginia.Today, TN Highway 133 passes through what the locals call “The Shortest Tunnelin the World.” Two trails at the small recreation area offer excitingopportunities to get outside. Visitors can climb a series of woode...
Stretching almost 2,200 miles from Georgia to Maine, the Appalachian Trailis the premier hiking trail on the east coast. About 150 miles of the scenic hiking trail passes through Cherokee National Forest between Damascus, Virginia and Great Smoky Mountains National Park. As the AT passes through the national forest, there arethree really great day ...
The 7,580-acre South Holston Lakeis an excellentplace to spend a day. Just a half-hour drive from Bristol, the lake offers allsorts of water activities, hiking trails, horseback riding trails, and camping. South Holston Dam offers a rare chance to driveacross the top of a Tennessee Valley Authority dam. A small recreation area onthe other side prov...
While South Holston Lake is a popular destination for motorboating,the 6,430-acre Watauga Lakeis popular for sailing. US Highway 321 windsalong the southern shore, connecting nearby Johnson City with Boone, NorthCarolina. The Watauga Dam area is a great place to spend aweekend. A small recreation area beside the dam offers picnic tables and aspecta...
At 6,285’ above sea level, Roan High Knob is one of the highest peaks of the Appalachian Mountains. Surrounding this mountain peak is the Rhododendron Gardens, an area filled with Catawba rhododendrons that blooms every spring. While visiting this attraction, be sure to take the short 1-mile trail out to Roan High Bluff to the observation deck on t...
The Appalachian Trail crosses Unaka Mountain, and either side involves a rather difficult ascent. However, visitors hoping to enjoy one of the most breathtaking views in Tennessee can drive along the gravel Unaka Mountain Road to The Beauty Spot. A short hike from the parking area leads to a bald hilltop with views to the horizon. At the base of th...
The Pigeon Riverruns through a gap in theAppalachian Mountains at the northern edge of the Great Smoky MountainsNational Park. The river is a popular destination for whitewater rafting withClass II and III rapids between Hartford and Denton. Wildwater isone of the best whitewater rafting companies offering excursions on the PigeonRiver. Their 2-3 h...
The 43-mile Cherohala Skywayis one of the most beautiful, hidden road trip destinations in the southeast. Stretching from Tellico Plains, Tennessee, across the mountains to Robbinsville, North Carolina, the scenic route includes a dozen gorgeous scenic overlooks and hiking trails. Along the way, the Indian BoundaryRecreation Areais a great place to...
The 6-mile stretch of the Hiwassee River throughCherokee National Forest offers Class I-III rapids along a curvy path throughthe mountains. The small community of Reliance sits in the middle of that stretchof river, offering an excellent opportunity for getting on the water with Hiwassee Outfitters. The Benton MacKaye Trail, a 300-mile scenic trail...
The 30-mile Ocoee Scenic Bywayis one of the most gorgeous and exciting road trip routes in Tennessee. Stretching between Ocoee and Ducktown, the route passes through the Ocoee River Gorge in Cherokee National Forest. Parksville Lake, created in 1911 by the Tennessee Rural Electric Company, is the oldest lake in Cherokee National Forest. The 1,930-a...
Discover the best places to visit in Cherokee National Forest, the only national forest in Tennessee. Enjoy hiking, camping, water activities, scenic drives, and more in this diverse and beautiful destination.
Find out how to enjoy overnight accommodations at more than 30 developed campgrounds and one cabin in the Cherokee National Forest. Learn about reservation services, bear season, and food and refuse storage requirements.
Find the best trails for hiking, biking, camping, and more in Cherokee National Forest, Tennessee. Explore 207 trails with maps, reviews, photos, and ratings from AllTrails community.
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- According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike in Cherokee National Forest is Benton Falls Trail , which has a 4.7 star rating from...
- According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail in Cherokee National Forest is Benton Mackaye Trail: Unicoi Gap to Beech Gap . This trail is estimate...
- There are 206 trails in Cherokee National Forest. These trails have an average 4.1-star rating from 25,642 AllTrails community reviews.
- If you're looking for elevation gain, Cherokee National Forest has you covered. Benton Mackaye Trail: Unicoi Gap to Beech Gap boasts the most eleva...
- According to AllTrails.com, there are 51 camping trails in Cherokee National Forest and the most popular is Appalachian Trail: Carvers Gap to US 19...
Nov 12, 2019 · Discover the best activities in Cherokee National Forest, from camping and hiking to swimming and biking. Find out where to stay, what to see, and how to enjoy this scenic Tennessee destination.
Explore the scenic trails and waterfalls in the Cherokee National Forest, the largest public land in Tennessee. Find out the best hikes, distances, difficulty levels and tips for each trail.
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