A Guide to TVA Trails

Contents Introduction 1

Hall Bend Trail

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Tennessee Valley Trails Map

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Forest City Trail

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Trail Features

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Fooshee Trail

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Reading Topographic Maps

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Whites Creek Trail

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Lady’s Bluff Trail

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Melton Hill Dam Trail

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Muscle Shoals Reservation Trails 8

Worthington Cemetery Trail

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Marbut Bend Trail

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Loyston Point Trails

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Buck Island Trail

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River Bluff Trail

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Cave Mountain Trail

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Songbird Trail

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Cooley Cemetery Trail

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Cherokee Cross Country Trail

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Honeycomb Trail

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Johnson Ridge Trail

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Little Cedar Mountain Trail

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Dandridge Partnership Trail

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Raccoon Mountain Trails

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Trotter Bluff Trail

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Big Ridge Trail

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Overlook Trail

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Nottely Dam Trail

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South Holston Tailwater Trails

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Nottely Tailwater Trail

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Our Partners

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Chatuge Dam Trail

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Natural Areas in the Valley

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Beach Trail

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Trail Safety and Best Practices 48

East Lakeshore Trail

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Hello fellow travelers!

You are now holding TVA’s official trails guide. We designed this book with trail users in mind, and it includes information on TVA trails that will help you make the most of your experience on public land.

Here are some things to remember while you’re planning your next trail adventure.

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TVA opens new trails, closes trails for repairs and changes trails to ensure we’re giving users the best possible experience while taking care of the natural resources. If you have questions about the status of the trail you want to visit, go to www.tva.com/trails to find out the latest.

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All the trails included in this book include two-way traffic, so watch out for and be courteous to others you might meet on the trail.

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All the trails included in this book allow foot traffic, some of them allow bicycling and there is one horse trail. We’re including some notes on trail etiquette and safety on page 48 in case you need a refresher.

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We have trails and we have trail systems: – Trails can either be a loop that starts and stops in the same location or “out and back” trails that can have more than one trailhead and may require a shuttle between the trailheads. Check the online maps to be sure you know before you go.

– Trail systems are groups of connected trails that give you the opportunity to select your route according to your skill level, endurance or just how much time you have to enjoy the outdoors.

TVA is excited to share this compilation of our trails with you! Providing quality recreational opportunities like hiking, bicycling and horseback riding is part of our mission of service and helps us make life in the Valley better.

Whether you’re planning your first mountain bike ride or looking for a challenging hiking experience, TVA public land has the trail you’re looking for. We hope you enjoy being out on the trails.

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Lady’s Bluff Trail

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Raccoon Mountain Trails

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Forest City Trail

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Cherokee Cross Country Trail

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Muscle Shoals Reservation Trails

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Big Ridge Trail

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Fooshee Trail

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Johnson Ridge Trail

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Marbut Bend Trail

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Nottely Dam Trail

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Whites Creek Trail

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Dandridge Partnership Trail

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Buck Island Trail

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Nottely Tailwater Trail

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Melton Hill Dam Trail

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Trotter Bluff Trail

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Cave Mountain Trail

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Chatuge Dam Trail

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Worthington Cemetery Trail

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Overlook Trail

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Cooley Cemetery Trail

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Beach Trail

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Loyston Point Trails

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South Holston Tailwater Trails

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Honeycomb Trail

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East Lakeshore Trail

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River Bluff Trail

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Little Cedar Mountain Trail

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Hall Bend Trail

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Songbird Trail

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Shuttle needed if going one way

Wheeler Lake Guntersville Lake Guntersville Dam Guntersville Dam Guntersville Dam Nickajack Lake Nickajack Lake

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difficult easy easy easy moderate Total miles, out and back

Hunting/camping permitted in area OFF TVA dam reservation land ONLY

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Hard-surface Trail

Hunting

Primitive Camping

Equestrian

Biking

Hiking

Restroom

0.18 3.13 2.67 1.42 0.17 0.18 1.48 1.29 0.31 1.05 0.18 2.6 0.28 1.1 1.6 1.5 6 9.3 3 28.3 1 1 1.6 1.7 1.7

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Parking Spaces

easy easy moderate easy easy easy easy moderate easy easy easy easy moderate easy easy moderate moderate difficult moderate

Linear Trail

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Loop Trail

moderate

Trail System

State TN AL

Length in Miles

Lake or Dam Kentucky Lake Wilson Dam

Difficulty

Trail 1 Lady’s Bluff Trail 2 Muscle Shoals Reservation Trails Waterfall Walk Jogging Trail Rockpile Trail River Heritage Park Trail Low Shore Trail Old First Quarters Trail Bicycle Trail Southport Historical Trail Native Plant Garden Trail Energy Trail Old Railroad Bridge Trail Reservation Road Trail Gunnery Fitness Trail 3 Marbut Bend Trail 4 Buck Island Trail 5 Cave Mountain Trail 6 Cooley Cemetery Trail 7 Honeycomb Trail 8 Little Cedar Mountain Trail 9 Raccoon Mountain Trails Chunky Freeride Area East Rim Electric Ave 1 Electric Ave 2 Grindstone Ridge

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Note: Hard-surface trails can consist of the following materials: concrete, asphalt, crushed stone, packed gravel or boardwalk.

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Chickamauga Lake Nottely Dam Nottely Dam Chatuge Dam Tellico Dam Tellico Lake

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Total miles, out and back

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Restroom

Parking Spaces

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Hunting/camping permitted in area OFF TVA dam reservation land ONLY

Note: Hard-surface trails can consist of the following materials: concrete, asphalt, crushed stone, packed gravel or boardwalk.

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28.3 3.4 2.6 1.8 3.1 0.8 2.6 1.5 0.5 3 0.5 1.5 1.3 2.5 1 1.5 2 28.8 1.4 3.3 3.3 2.6 2.2 4.5 3.8 5 2.9

Trail System

State TN

Length in Miles

Lake or Dam Nickajack Lake

Difficulty

Trail 9 Raccoon Mountain Trails (cont.)

High Voltage Laurel Point Live Wire 1 Live Wire 2 Lower Chunky Megawatt River Gorge Six Flags Small Intestine Split Rock Switch Yard 10 Big Ridge Trail 11 Nottely Dam Trail 12 Nottely Tailwater Trail 13 Chatuge Dam Trail 14 Beach Trail 15 East Lakeshore Trail Canal Branch Baker Hollow Branch Davis Ferry Branch Glendale Branch Coytee Loop Branch Sinking Creek Branch Lotterdale Branch Jackson Bend Branch Morganton Branch

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Norris Dam Norris Dam Cherokee Dam Cherokee Lake Douglas Lake Douglas Dam Watauga Dam South Holston Dam

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5 0.3 3 3 0.75 0.75 17.7 5.4 7.3 1.5 1 2.5 3.2 2 4.5 1.7 1.2 1 0.5

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Hunting/camping permitted in area OFF TVA dam reservation land ONLY

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15 25 192 8 3 10 30 42 8 8 10

Hard-surface Trail

Hunting

Primitive Camping

Equestrian

Biking

Hiking

Restroom

Parking Spaces

Linear Trail

Loop Trail

Trail System

State TN TN TN TN TN TN TN

Length in Miles

Lake or Dam Tellico Dam Watts Bar Dam Watts Bar Lake Watts Bar Lake Melton Hill Dam Melton Hill Lake Norris Lake

Difficulty

Trail Hall Bend Trail 17 Forest City Trail 18 Fooshee Trail 19 Whites Creek Trail 20 Melton Hill Dam Trail 21 Worthington Cemetery Trail 22 Loyston Point Trails Loyston Loop Trail Mill Creek Loop Trail Point 19 Trail Clinch Trail Hemlock Bluff Trail 23 River Bluff Trail 24 Songbird Trail 25 Cherokee Cross Country Trail 26 Johnson Ridge Trail 27 Dandridge Partnership Trail 28 Trotter Bluff Trail 29 Overlook Trail 30 South Holston Tailwater Trails Osceola Island Trail Bouton Trail Emmett Trail Tailwater Trail 16

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Note: Hard-surface trails can consist of the following materials: concrete, asphalt, crushed stone, packed gravel or boardwalk.

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Reading Topographic Maps For this publication, most of the trails are overlaid on topographic (or topo) maps. Topo maps are an attempt to show real variations in elevation on a flat map. If you know how to read a topo map, the map itself can tell you a lot.

Here are a few tips to help you out: 1

Contour lines are the brown lines on a topo map and can tell you a lot about the terrain. They show the elevation – the steepness or flatness of the land. The closer the lines are together the steeper the terrain; the more spread out the lines the flatter the terrain. When contour lines are numbered, such as 3800’, land all along that line is 3800 feet above sea level. Contour lines follow the land formations such as valleys, which are marked by a V shape with the bottom of the V pointing uphill.

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Black squares or rectangles represent buildings: houses, barns, businesses, schools (have a flag on top), churches (have a cross on top), etc.

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Blue indicates water and green indicates forested area. There are also symbols for wetlands, ponds and meadows.

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Most roads are indicated by a red line, a red and white dashed line or two black lines.

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If you see a symbol like the one on the left, it means a depression, such as a sink hole. A concentric circular shape without hash marks indicates a high point, hill top, knob, etc.

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For a full description of all symbols used on topo maps, visit www.usgs.gov and search for Topographic Map Symbols.

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Lady’s Bluff Trail KENTUCKY LAKE · LINDEN, TENNESSEE 35.688261, -88.012921 DIFFICULTY: MODERATE DISTANCE: 2.6 MILES SMALL WILD AREA

Limestone outcrops, abundant wildflowers and spectacular views of the Tennessee National Wildlife Refuge’s Busseltown Unit on the opposite shore make this hike especially rewarding and challenging. In the fall, the wildlife refuge becomes a temporary home for thousands of migrating ducks and geese – bring your binoculars. The trail follows along a gentle to moderate grade as it winds through the forest to an overlook.

There are some opportunities to scramble up rock ledges and stone steps. The steeper sections have handrails which aid in maintaining balance. Footbridges span two stream crossings. If you are a fan of wildflowers this is the place to be in the spring; trout lily, wild ginger and shooting star are just a few you may see. This trail is about 72 miles east of Jackson, Tennessee.

Take Hwy. 412 to north on Hwy. 438.

Trail – 2.6 miles Small Wild Area Trailhead Overlook N

A NATIONAL RECREATION AND TENNESSEE SCENIC TRAIL

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Waterfall Walk

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34.792201, -87.636019

Muscle Shoals Reservation Trails WILSON DAM AND PICKWICK LAKE MUSCLE SHOALS, ALABAMA DIFFICULTY: EASY TO MODERATE DISTANCE: 17 MILES

The Muscle Shoals National Recreational Trail system is a 17-mile paved and primitive trail and bikeway located on TVA’s Muscle Shoals Reservation. This National Recreation Trail System connects numerous historical sites including Civil War earthworks, the Old Railroad Bridge, remnants of a steam plant constructed during World War I, the original railroad used during construction of Wilson Dam, trails and structures built by the Civilian Conservation Corps in the 1930s, and TVA’s Old First Quarters to name a few. Learn about plants native to the area at the Hall Memorial Native Plant Garden. Numerous wildlife habitat demonstrations can be seen from the trails.

The Muscle Shoals National Recreational Trail system is part of the northwest loop of the North Alabama Birding Trail and has received the Wildlife Habitat Council’s Conservation Certification for the enhanced wildlife habitat the area provides.

These trails are located on Reservation Road in Muscle Shoals, Alabama, between Hwy. 43 (Hatch Boulevard) and Wilson Dam.

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DIFFICULTY: EASY DISTANCE: 0.18 MILES

This accessible trail provides breathtaking views of historic Wilson Dam, the Tennessee River and a series of waterfalls. There is always a variety of birds playing in the tailwaters below Wilson Dam, and the limestone bluffs are magnificent. The mist from the waterfall cools you down after a long hike.

Wilson Dam Visitor Center Trailhead Rockpile Recreation Area Trailhead

Native Plant Garden Trailhead

Bicycle Trail Energy Trail Gunnery Fitness Trail Jogging Trail Low Shore Trail Native Plant Garden Trail Old First Quarters Trail

Civilian Conservation Corps Park Trailhead

Old Railroad Bridge Trailhead

Old Railroad Bridge Trail Reservation Road Trail River Heritage Park Trail Rockpile Trail Southport Historical Trail Waterfall Walk DASHED LINES – FOOT TRAFFIC ONLY SOLID LINES – HIKING/BIKING

Trailhead

Parking

Boat Launch

Restroom

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Jogging Trail

Rockpile Trail

34.780341, -87.655159

34.792201, -87.636019

DIFFICULTY: EASY DISTANCE: 3.13-MILE LOOP

DIFFICULTY: MODERATE DISTANCE: 2.67 MILES

This paved trail provides the public with open spaces and a woodland setting. It is considered the hub of the Muscle Shoals National Recreational Trail system. There are several small primitive trails that can be explored from the Jogging Trail. This trail also showcases the Hall Memorial Native Plant Garden which is home to over 2,000 native plants and is managed by volunteers.

This primitive trail showcases the Tennessee River and the work of the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC).

The CCC constructed the stone steps, bridges and check-dams located along this trail. This trail takes you along the bluffs of the river for scenic views of the river and neighboring Florence, Alabama, and also down to the shoreline to enjoy splashing around in the river. Remnants of a fossil plant, CCC Park, Civil War earthworks, an old railroad bridge and state-listed plants are also visible from this trail.

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River Heritage Park Trail

Energy Trail

34.801006, -87.649785 DIFFICULTY: EASY DISTANCE: 1.42 MILES

34.780341, -87.655159 DIFFICULTY: EASY DISTANCE: 1.05-MILE LOOP

Low Shore Trail

Old Railroad Bridge Trail

34.780341, -87.655159 DIFFICULTY: EASY DISTANCE: 0.17 MILES

Old First Quarters Trail

34.780341, -87.655159 DIFFICULTY: EASY DISTANCE: 0.18 MILES

Reservation Road Trail

34.780341, -87.655159 DIFFICULTY: EASY DISTANCE: 0.18-MILE LOOP

34.780341, -87.655159 DIFFICULTY: EASY DISTANCE: 2.6 MILES

Bicycle Trail

Gunnery Fitness Trail

34.801006, -87.649785 DIFFICULTY: EASY DISTANCE: 1.48 MILES

34.780341, -87.655159 DIFFICULTY: MODERATE DISTANCE: 0.28 MILES

Southport Historical Trail 34.780341, -87.655159 DIFFICULTY: MODERATE DISTANCE: 1.29 MILES

Native Plant Garden Trail 34.780341, -87.655159 DIFFICULTY: EASY DISTANCE: 0.31-MILE LOOP

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Marbut Bend Trail WHEELER LAKE · ELKMONT, ALABAMA 34.911677N, -87.106387W DIFFICULTY: EASY DISTANCE: 1.1-MILE LOOP

Grab a portable chair before heading out on this trail. Once you get to the boardwalk find a place to sit and watch the wetland for a bit – don’t forget to look up. In the fall and spring this area is full of migrating waterfowl. Keep your eyes open as you might see a beaver or a bobcat hunting for a meal. The trail is about 12 miles northwest of Athens, Alabama, on Hwy. 99.

Access Path Boardwalk Walking Trail Parking Lot N

MANAGED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA

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Buck Island Trail GUNTERSVILLE LAKE · GUNTERSVILLE, ALABAMA 34.407111, -86.248846 DIFFICULTY: EASY DISTANCE: 1.6-MILE LOOP SMALL WILD AREA

Several years ago, a tornado tore across Buck Island and led to the closure of this trail until the downfall could be cleared away. Until the trail has had time to reestablish itself, be careful walking as the surface is uneven. This area has lots of rotting logs, which are great habitat for beetles, centipedes and worms as wells as ferns, mosses and tree seedlings. Stop and listen frequently as you hike the trail; songbirds and frogs thrive here. This trail is behind the Guntersville Municipal Airport, just minutes north of Guntersville, Alabama, off Hwy. 79.

Trail – 1.6-mile loop Small Wild Area Trailhead N

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Cave Mountain Trail GUNTERSVILLE DAM · GUNTERSVILLE, ALABAMA 34.418224, -86.405146 DIFFICULTY: MODERATE DISTANCE: 1.5-MILE LOOP SMALL WILD AREA

This moderately challenging trail takes you past a historic cave that was used during the Civil War to mine saltpeter, a base ingredient of gunpowder. Another highlight is the hardwood swamp that attracts waterfowl. The tupelo gum swamp provides habitat for waterfowl, dragonflies, frogs and salamanders. This trail is on the south side of Guntersville Dam about 6.5 miles north of Guntersville, Alabama, off of Hwy. 69 (trailhead is on the left).

Trail – 1.5-mile loop Small Wild Area Trailhead N

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Cooley Cemetery Trail GUNTERSVILLE DAM · GUNTERSVILLE, ALABAMA 34.418224, -86.405146 DIFFICULTY: MODERATE DISTANCE: 6 MILES, ONE WAY

If you want to develop some endurance this is a good trail to do it – or you can experience it from horseback. There are two standing chimneys along this trail from old homesites that were in existence before the dam was built. The trail also provides access to some great fishing sites for those that like to fish from the shore. This trail is on the south side of Guntersville Dam about 6.5 miles north of Guntersville, Alabama, off Hwy. 69 (trailhead is on the right). Secondary trailhead can be reached from the end of Manchester Drive.

Trail – 6 miles, one way Trailhead N

HORSE AND HIKING USE ONLY

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Honeycomb Trail GUNTERSVILLE DAM · GUNTERSVILLE, ALABAMA 34.428602, -86.335264 DIFFICULTY: MODERATE TO DIFFICULT DISTANCE: 9.3 MILES SMALL WILD AREA

Five bluff overlooks await you on this trail and lots of opportunities to explore the lake’s edge – watch for bald eagles and ospreys. There will also be ample opportunities to dip your toes in one of the many spring-fed creeks this trail encounters.

Trailhead at Guntersville Dam and remaining 1.5 miles of trail will open soon; secondary trailhead is open with limited parking.

Coming soon: signage that explains the historic significance of this area. Trail is located off Hwy. 431 about 26 miles south of Huntsville, Alabama, or 18 miles north of Guntersville, Alabama, at Guntersville Dam. Secondary trailhead is located just before entering Honeycomb Campground on Hwy. 431.

Trail – 9.3 miles Small Wild Area Trailhead Parking N

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Little Cedar Mountain Trail NICKAJACK LAKE · JASPER, TENNESSEE 35.030727, -85.581417 DIFFICULTY: MODERATE DISTANCE: 3-MILE LOOP SMALL WILD AREA

There is a lot to see on these trails. In the spring there is a huge variety of wildflowers on the right fork of the loop trail: Twinleaf, stonecrop, larkspur and fire pink are just a few. At the overlook there are fabulous views as well as hoary puccoon, a rare springblooming wildflower. Near the shoreline there are sections of an old stone wall that used to stretch for miles. Lots of large limestone rocks dot the landscape and provide support for mosses, lichens and ferns. If you decide to take the Pond Trail, which takes you on top of Little Cedar Mountain, you will discover a wetland forest pond that does not support fish but does support amphibians.

Expect to see frogs and salamanders and insects, like dragonflies, that lay eggs in water. Take exit 158 on I-24 about 25 miles west of Chattanooga, Tennessee, and turn left.

LCM Trail – 3-mile loop Pond Trail – 1 mile Trailhead Overlook N

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Raccoon Mountain Trails NICKAJACK LAKE CHATTANOOGA, TENNESSEE 35.045686, -85.415403 DIFFICULTY: EASY TO DIFFICULT DISTANCE: 28.3 MILES WILDLIFE VIEWING AREA

Raccoon Mountain has over 28 miles of trails with about 6 miles being considered easy and the rest moderate to difficult. Even though all trails are open for foot traffic they are most often used by mountain bikers and trail runners, with both groups often holding competitions here. There are fantastic views from Raccoon Mountain, and which side you are on will determine what you see – it could be downtown Chattanooga, the Tennessee River Gorge or Lookout Mountain. Raccoon Mountain is located approximately 15 minutes west of downtown Chattanooga off I-24 (exit 175). Check this website for a map, trail descriptions and rules: www.sorbachattanooga.org.

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Live Wire 1 DIFFICULTY: DIFFICULT DISTANCE: 1.8 MILES

This mountain bike trail is not for the unexperienced. It is fast and flowy with a few sharp curves.

When combined with Live Wire 2 it becomes one of the longest continuous downhill runs in the region (or uphill climbs, depending on which direction you are traveling).

Trail is accessed from the Switch Yard parking lot.

Small Intestine DIFFICULTY: MODERATE DISTANCE: 3 MILES

Keep your eyes on the trail as the direction changes quickly. This trail loops back on its self so many times it reminds you of a small intestine, hence the name. All the windy twists and turns on this trail keep it interesting and fun for the mountain biker. Trail is accessed from the Switch Yard parking lot.

MASSENGALE POINT

BOAT RAMP

VISITOR CENTER

SWITCH YARD

LAUREL POINT

EAST OVERLOOK

Beginner Trails Intermediate Trails Advanced Trails Trail Access Roads 0.5 miles

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Elevation contours shown at 20 feet increments

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Chunky Freeride Area

Live Wire 2

East Rim

Lower Chunky

Electric Ave 1

Megawatt

Electric Ave 2

River Gorge

DIFFICULTY: DIFFICULT DISTANCE: 1 MILE

DIFFICULTY: EASY DISTANCE: 1 MILE

DIFFICULTY: EASY DISTANCE: 1.6 MILES

DIFFICULTY: EASY DISTANCE: 1.7 MILES

Grindstone Ridge DIFFICULTY: MODERATE DISTANCE: 1.7 MILES

High Voltage

DIFFICULTY: DIFFICULT DISTANCE: 3.4 MILES

Laurel Point

DIFFICULTY: MODERATE DISTANCE: 2.6 MILES

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DIFFICULTY: DIFFICULT DISTANCE: 3.1 MILES

DIFFICULTY: DIFFICULT DISTANCE: 0.8 MILES

DIFFICULTY: DIFFICULT DISTANCE: 2.6 MILES

DIFFICULTY: MODERATE DISTANCE: 1.5 MILES

Six Flags

DIFFICULTY: DIFFICULT DISTANCE: 0.5-MILE LOOP

Split Rock

DIFFICULTY: MODERATE DISTANCE: 0.5 MILES

Switch Yard

DIFFICULTY: EASY DISTANCE: 1.5 MILES

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Big Ridge Trail CHICKAMAUGA LAKE · HIXSON, TENNESSEE 35.114542, -85.225150 DIFFICULTY: MODERATE DISTANCE: 1.3-MILE LOOP SMALL WILD AREA

TVA decided to protect this area because of the old growth forest which includes several species of oaks, yellow poplar and shagbark hickory. Old growth forest means the plant community has survived for many years without outside disturbances (logging, intrusion of non-native species, human manipulation, etc). Near Chickamauga Dam, this trail can only be accessed from the main greenway trail at Greenway Farm on Gann Store Road in Hixson, Tennessee.

Trail – 1.3-mile loop Small Wild Area Greenway Trailhead N

MANAGED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA

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Nottely Dam Trail NOTTELY DAM · BLAIRSVILLE, GEORGIA 34.954419, -84.109169 DIFFICULTY: MODERATE DISTANCE: 2.5-MILE LOOP

This trail is completely in the woods with parts meandering along the shoreline. The trail could be hiked or biked in a figure 8 instead of a large loop for variety. In the spring keep an eye out for the illusive pink lady’s slipper – an orchid native to this area that requires acidic soil. Wild turkeys and white-tailed deer can also be seen slipping through the woods. This trail is located on the Nottely Dam Reservation, which is about 3.5 miles off Hwy. 11 on State Route 325, about nine miles north of Blairsville, Georgia.

Trail – 2.5-mile loop Crossover – 600 feet Trailhead N

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Nottely Tailwater Trail NOTTELY DAM · BLAIRSVILLE, GEORGIA 34.959275, -84.083751 DIFFICULTY: MODERATE DISTANCE: 1 MILE

Nice easy grade either up or down depending on which end you start at. The creek talks to you just about the whole length of the trail, which ends in a picnic area beside Nottely River. This trail is located on the Nottely Dam Reservation, which is about 3.5 miles off Hwy. 11 on State Route 325, about nine miles north of Blairsville, Georgia.

Trail – 1 mile, round trip Trailhead N

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Chatuge Dam Trail CHATUGE DAM · HAYESVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA 35.020439, -83.785164 DIFFICULTY: EASY DISTANCE: 1.5 MILES, ONE WAY

This paved trail is good for families with little ones in strollers or for those needing an even surface under their feet. The trail crosses over Chatuge Dam and offers fantastic views of Chatuge Lake and the surrounding mountains. Once across the dam, the trail finds shade as it meanders through stands of trees and beside a campground. It is located about 16 miles southeast of Murphy, North Carolina, off Hwy. 64.

Trail – 1.5 miles, one way Trailhead N

MANAGED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH CLAY COUNTY PARK

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Beach Trail TELLICO DAM · LENOIR CITY, TENNESSEE 35.781582, -84.246918 DIFFICULTY: EASY DISTANCE: 2 MILES

Take this trail when you don’t want to keep an eye on the trail but instead focus on the scenery around you – great views of Tellico Dam, Lenoir City and Tellico Lake. This trail is on the Tellico Dam Reservation, which is around 30 miles south of Knoxville, Tennessee. Take exit 81 off I-75, then left onto Hwy. 321, through Lenoir City and across Fort Loudoun Dam. Trailhead is on the road to the picnic area.

Trail – 2 miles Trailhead Swim Beach Boat Launch N

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Baker Hollow Branch

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East Lakeshore Trail TELLICO LAKE ¡ GREENBACK, TENNESSEE DIFFICULTY: EASY DISTANCE: 28.8 MILES

Numerous bridges (28) cross the many streams and coves; one bridge is 15 feet in the air and 85 feet long because of navigation regulations. Stiles have been built to assist you over fences and benches are scattered along the trail to give you an opportunity to rest and enjoy the view. A nice boardwalk in one trail section will keep you from getting your shoes wet. There are even several boat landings for those that live across the lake and don't want to drive around the lake to get there. This trail is around 35 miles south of Knoxville, Tennessee. Take exit 81 off I-75 turning left onto Hwy. 321. Turn right onto Hwy. 95.

Tellico Canal Trailhead

35.77813, -84.24256

Mizell Trailhead

35.76794, -84.23776

Antioch Church Road Trailhead

35.75540, -84.24830

Glendale Trailhead

35.72862, -84.23203

Coytee Loop Trailhead

35.71700, -84.24070

Coytee Trailhead

35.71017, -84.23499

Sinking Creek Trailhead

35.69161, -84.23063

Lotterdale Campground Trailhead

35.69161, -84.23064

Peterson Road Trailhead

35.65102, -84.22278

Morganton Trailhead

35.63790, -84.21540

Wildcat Pointe Trailhead

35.62210, -84.20595

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Mizell Trailhead Antioch Church Road Trailhead DIFFICULTY: EASY DISTANCE: 3.3 MILES

Baker Hollow Branch has a nice scenic vista from Mizell Bluff toward Tellico Dam and the Cumberland Mountains. The majority of the trail runs through pine hardwood forests that are 80 to 100 years old. Two stretches of the trail run along high bluffs that overlook Tellico Dam.

Sinking Creek Branch Coytee Trailhead Sinking Creek Trailhead DIFFICULTY: MODERATE DISTANCE: 4.5 MILES

Sinking Creek Branch traverses younger forests of mixed pine and hardwood that established in fields that were abandoned in the early 1940s. About a half mile in from the Coytee trailhead there is a small natural beach. This section of trail also hosts the remains of a ’40s era abandoned pickup truck. This section of the trail has some challenging grades.

Canal Branch

Jackson Bend Branch

DIFFICULTY: EASY DISTANCE: 1.4 MILES

DIFFICULTY: MODERATE DISTANCE: 5 MILES

Canal Branch Trailhead Mizell Trailhead

Tellico Canal Trailhead

Lotterdale Campground Trailhead Peterson Road Trailhead

Mizell Bluff Trailhead

Antioch Church Road Trailhead

Davis Ferry Branch

Morganton Branch

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Antioch Church Road Trailhead Glendale Trailhead

Peterson Road Trailhead Wildcat Pointe Trailhead Glendale Trailhead

Glendale Branch

Coytee Loop Trailhead Coytee Campsite

Glendale Trailhead Coytee Trailhead

Coytee Trailhead

DIFFICULTY: EASY DISTANCE: 2.6 MILES National Campground Trailhead

Coytee Loop Branch Coytee Loop Trailhead DIFFICULTY: EASY DISTANCE: 2.2 MILES

Lotterdale Branch

Sinking Creek Trailhead Lotterdale Campground Trailhead DIFFICULTY: EASY DISTANCE: 3.8 MILES

Canal Branch – 1.4 miles Baker Hollow Branch – 3.3 miles Davis Ferry Branch – 3.3 miles Glendale Branch – 2.6 miles Glendale Short Cut – 0.3 miles Coytee Loop – 2.2 miles Sinking Creek Branch – 4.5 miles Lotterdale Branch – 3.8 miles Lotterdale Campground Connector – 0.2 miles Jackson Bend Branch – 5 miles Morganton Branch – 2.9 miles Trailhead

Lotterdale Fishing Pier Trailhead Lotterdale Campground Trailhead Blankenship Cemetery Campsite Peterson Road Trailhead

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Hall Bend Trail TELLICO DAM · LENOIR CITY, TENNESSEE 35.77396, -84.26659 DIFFICULTY: MODERATE DISTANCE: 5-MILE LOOP SMALL WILD AREA

The open grassy area at the start and the many easy lake access points makes this a popular trail for hikers with dogs who like to play in the water. Take a snack if you plan on hiking to the top of the limestone bluff so you can take a break and enjoy the fabulous view – you might spot a bald eagle. A local Boy Scout troop labeled many of the tree species found here.

This trail is just past Tellico Dam on Hwy. 444, around 30 miles south of Knoxville, Tennessee. Take exit 81 off I-75 turning left on to Hwy. 321, through Lenoir City and across Fort Loudoun Dam, turning onto Hwy. 444.

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Forest City Trail WATTS BAR DAM · DECATUR, TENNESSEE 35.625881, -84.7771 DIFFICULTY: EASY DISTANCE: 0.3-MILE LOOP

This trail was the first all-accessible trail that TVA built. The paved trail is a great place to stretch your legs after enjoying a picnic under the trees. Walkers may find it a little bit cooler along this trail than out by the lake. It is on the Watts Bar Dam Reservation on the right as you enter the day-use area. Watts Bar Dam is about 65 miles south of Knoxville, Tennessee.

Take I-75 to exit 60, turn right onto Hwy. 68.

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Fooshee Trail WATTS BAR LAKE · TEN MILE, TENNESSEE 35.660961, -84.762489 DIFFICULTY: MODERATE DISTANCE: 3 MILES SMALL WILD AREA

Great views of Watts Bar Lake can be seen all along this trail in the winter. A wide trail that takes you along the ridge top is great for the more experienced family of hikers because of its length.

This trail is about 70 miles south of Knoxville, Tennessee. Take I-40 to exit 60, turn right onto Hwy. 68 and then right onto Hwy. 304. (Trailhead is down a short gravel road on the left right before entering Fooshee Pass Campground.)

Trail – 3 miles, round trip Small Wild Area Trailhead Campground N

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Whites Creek Trail WATTS BAR LAKE · SPRING CITY, TENNESSEE 35.762211, -84.762352 DIFFICULTY: MODERATE DISTANCE: 3-MILE LOOP SMALL WILD AREA

Somewhat secluded, this trail will challenge you – be prepared for steep ascents and descents that take you up on the ridge top then down in the valley. Stone or wood steps have been built in the steepest climbs. Much of the trail is single file.

Expect to see sweetgum, American beech, mountain laurel, yellow trillium and bloodroot. Birds abound; this is a great trail for those that want to hear nature…and hear it at its finest. This trail is about 30 miles west of Knoxville, Tennessee. Take I-40 to exit 347, then south on Hwy. 27, through Rockwood.

Trail – 3-mile loop Small Wild Area Trailhead N

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Melton Hill Dam Trail MELTON HILL DAM · LENIOR CITY, TENNESSEE 35.883359, -84.302926 DIFFICULTY: EASY DISTANCE: 0.75 MILES

Built after logging activity removed insect-infested pines, this trail winds though hardwood forests and beside a cedar thicket, meadow and farm pasture. This trail is on the Melton Hill Dam Reservation and has two trailheads. One is at the Overlook and the other is off the main road below the dam; to return to your car you can go back over the trail or circle around by the road. Melton Hill Dam is about 30 miles west of Knoxville, Tennessee, off I-40 (exit 364).

Trail – 0.75 miles, one way Trailhead

Swim Beach

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Worthington Cemetery Trail MELTON HILL LAKE · OAK RIDGE, TENNESSEE 36.04781, -84.207069 DIFFICULTY: EASY DISTANCE: 0.75-MILE LOOP ECOLOGICAL STUDY AREA

This TVA area is special because of the unusual cedar barren habitat which is more common in middle Tennessee. A cedar barren is an open area surrounded by plants that prefer thin, shallow soils around limestone outcroppings like Eastern red cedar, blazing star, prairie dock and big bluestem. Other features of this trail include an old cemetery (1800s), a pond and a recently built pier that extends out into a wetland, offering an excellent opportunity to see some of the 125 bird species that have been observed here. An easy trail for young ones to navigate but be prepared to get muddy as the trail holds water. This trail is east of Oak Ridge, Tennessee, on Hwy. 95 at Elza Gate Park.

Trail – 0.75-mile loop Small Wild Area Trailhead Elza Gate Park N

MANAGED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE CITY OF OAK RIDGE AND THE TENNESSEE CITIZENS FOR WILDERNESS PLANNING

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Loyston Point Trails NORRIS LAKE ANDERSONVILLE, TENNESSEE 36.27004, -83.9677

Loyston Loop Trail DIFFICULTY: MODERATE DISTANCE: 5.4-MILE LOOP

The Loyston Loop is a great trail for beginner mountain bikers and families who want to bring their children. There are no steep grades, making it suitable for hikers too.

DIFFICULTY: MODERATE DISTANCE: 17.7 MILES

From beginner to intermediate – everyone can find a trail that suits their skill and endurance level for biking, running or hiking. Loyston Point Trails are about 30 miles north of Knoxville, Tennessee, off I-75. Take exit 122, right on Hwy. 61.

Mill Creek Loop Trail DIFFICULTY: MODERATE DISTANCE: 7.3-MILE LOOP

The Mill Creek Loop incorporates cutting edge design with lots of berms and rollers to challenge mountain bikers. Long pronounced downhills with gentle curves allow for faster speeds.

Point 19 Trail

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Clinch Trail

DIFFICULTY: MODERATE DISTANCE: 1 MILE

Hemlock Bluff Trail – 2.5 miles Loyston Loop Trail (single track) – 5.4 miles Point 19 Trail (double track) – 1.5 miles Clinch Trail (double track) – 1 mile Connectors Mill Creek Loop Trail (single track) – 7.3 miles Small Wild Area Trailhead

DASHED LINES – FOOT TRAFFIC ONLY SOLID LINES – HIKING/BIKING

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Hemlock Bluff Trail DIFFICULTY: MODERATE DISTANCE: 2.5 MILES SMALL WILD AREA

Named for the small grove of hemlocks found along the trail, this trail takes you down by the lake and then climbs to the ridgetop. Because the trail takes you through several different ecosystems, wildlife is abundant and plant species varied. If hiking in September, stop by the pawpaw patch but watch out for black bears, raccoons and gray foxes as they find its fruit a tasty treat. Getting to the Hemlock Bluff Small Wild Area Trail can be challenging; you have to hike approximately 1.5 miles on a trail shared with mountain bikers to get to the trailhead so keep your eyes open when rounding curves.

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River Bluff Trail NORRIS DAM · ROCKY TOP, TENNESSEE 36.220442, -84.095179 DIFFICULTY: MODERATE DISTANCE: 3.2-MILE LOOP SMALL WILD AREA

This is a great trail for observing a large variety of wildflowers in a small area including several rare species. Rich pockets of wildflowers are scattered over the hillside, especially yellow trout lilies, celandine poppies, bloodroot, spring beauties and toothwort – bring your camera outfitted with a macro lens. If you are just learning to identify wildflowers, attend one of the annual wildflower walks held each spring. This trail is on the Norris Dam Reservation on the west side of the dam – across the tailwaters from the Songbird Trail. Norris Dam is about 30 miles north of Knoxville, Tennessee, off I-75, exit 122.

Trail – 3.2-mile loop Small Wild Area Trailhead N

A NATIONAL RECREATION AND TENNESSEE SCENIC TRAIL

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Songbird Trail NORRIS DAM · ANDERSONVILLE, TENNESSEE 36.212261, -84.073753 DIFFICULTY: EASY DISTANCE: 2-MILE LOOP

On a hot day this is the place to be. The cool waters (averages 49ºF) in the Clinch River keep the air noticeably cooler along this trail at the base of Norris Dam. This trail is paved with crushed, packed, limestone gravel making it a great trail for just about anyone. This trail is also a birder’s paradise. In the early hours of the day or evening, you can also observe red fox and white-tailed deer. Norris Dam is about 30 miles north of Knoxville, Tennessee, off I-75, exit 122.

Trail – 2-mile loop Trailhead Restrooms Canoe Access Fishing Berm N

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Cherokee Cross Country Trail CHEROKEE DAM · JEFFERSON CITY, TENNESSEE 36.157059, -83.511711 DIFFICULTY: EASY DISTANCE: 4.47-MILE LOOP

Over 1 mile of this trail is paved, which makes it great for strollers and wheelchairs. The rest of the trail is relatively flat and surfaced with packed, crushed gravel; it makes a good off-road trail for joggers and walkers. This trail is on the Cherokee Dam Reservation, which is located about five miles north of Jefferson City, Tennessee, on Hwy. 92.

Trail – 4.47-mile loop Trailhead Picnic Area N

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Johnson Ridge Trail CHEROKEE LAKE · BEAN STATION, TENNESSEE 36.287309, -83.275857 DIFFICULTY: EASY DISTANCE: 1.7-MILE LOOP SMALL WILD AREA

Not only is this trail fairly flat, all but about half a mile takes you along the stunning shoreline and various habitats including hardwoods, wetlands and pine-oak forests. The trail provides access to several rustic campsites and is favored by anglers that enjoy fishing from the shore. A number of scenic overlooks along the trail offer views of woods and rivers; look for wild turkeys and white-tailed deer. Johnson Ridge Trail is off Hwy. 25E about six miles north of Hwy. 11E in Morristown, Tennessee.

Trail – 1.7-mile loop Small Wild Area Trailhead N

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Dandridge Partnership Trail DOUGLAS LAKE · DANDRIDGE, TENNESSEE 36.006641, -83.407654 DIFFICULTY: EASY DISTANCE: 1.2 MILES, OUT AND BACK

The natural shoreline found along this trail offers numerous opportunities for swimmers and fishermen to find a somewhat private and protected location to enjoy the lake. Trail is located on the south end of the Hwy. 92 bridge, approximately two miles south of historic Dandridge, Tennessee.

Trail – 1.2 miles, out and back Trailhead N

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Trotter Bluff Trail DOUGLAS DAM · SEVIERVILLE, TENNESSEE 35.957551, -83.537505 DIFFICULTY: EASY DISTANCE: 1.2-MILE LOOP SMALL WILD AREA

Trotter Bluff Small Wild Area was set aside by TVA to preserve the large limestone sinkholes that provide a unique environment for amphibians and wildflowers, making this a great trail for nature lovers. Along the trail are artifacts discarded after construction of Douglas Dam as well as ancient chestnut stumps. Young bald eagles have been observed in the tailwaters below the dam learning how to fish. This trail is located on the Douglas Dam Reservation near the entrance to the headwater campground about 30 miles east of Knoxville, Tennessee. Take I-40 to exit 407, then south on Hwy. 66.

Trail – 1.2-mile loop

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Overlook Trail WATAUGA DAM · ELIZABETHTON, TENNESSEE 36.320029, -82.118723 DIFFICULTY: EASY DISTANCE: 0.5 MILES

A wide, graveled path leads you around the mountain to fabulous views of the Cherokee National Forest and Watauga Dam with its unique spillway. A side trail (0.4 miles) connects hikers to the Appalachian Trail which crosses over Watauga Dam (0.5 miles). The trailhead is on the Watauga Dam Reservation at the overlook. Watauga Dam is about 30 miles east of Johnson City, Tennessee, off Hwy. 321.

Overlook Trail – 0.5 miles Top of Dam Trail – 0.4 miles Appalachian Trail Trailhead Overlook Picnic Area N

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South Holston Tailwater Trails SOUTH HOLSTON DAM · BLOUNTVILLE, TENNESSEE 36.523980, -82.109772

Osceola Island Trail 36.524446, -82.110163

DIFFICULTY: EASY DISTANCE: 1.8-MILE LOOP

A footbridge from the parking lot below the dam leads to Osceola Island. Early in the morning or late in the evening are the best times to sight waterfowl, deer and other wildlife.

DIFFICULTY: EASY DISTANCE: 5.1 MILES

Most of these trails started out being foot paths made by anglers seeking water access to fish in the trout-rich tailwaters. The footpaths were improved and are now trails well used not only by anglers but also by dog walkers and families. These trails are on the South Holston Dam Reservation, which is located about five miles south of Bristol, Tennessee. Take Hwy. 421 south to Emmett Road.

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Bouton Trail

Emmett Trail

Tailwater Trail

36.510735, -82.114319 DIFFICULTY: EASY DISTANCE: 1.5-MILE LOOP

36.51785, -82.12029 DIFFICULTY: EASY DISTANCE: 1.1 MILES

36.5216, -82.11106 DIFFICULTY: EASY DISTANCE: 0.5 MILE

Osceola Island Trail – 1.8-mile loop Emmet Trail – 1.1 miles Tailwater Trail – 0.5 miles Bouton Trail – 1.5 miles Bouton Trail Cut Through – 0.2 miles Trailhead N

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Our Partners In order to bring you as many opportunities for recreation on TVA managed lands as possible we also work with partners. There are over 1,000 additional miles of trails that are on lands that have been transferred, granted easements, sold or licensed to others.

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Agreements with others that allow them to use public lands for the sole purpose of public recreation. These lands are typically used for greenway trails, picnic areas, boating access, campgrounds and marinas. Examples are the Riverwalk in Murphy, North Carolina, and Roane County Park near Rockwood, Tennessee.

Permit them the right to cross our land and they maintain the trail. The Short Springs Trail system near Normandy Lake includes a loop trail on TVA managed land that is known for its spring display of wildflowers. The trail is part of a trail system managed

by Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation as a Tennessee State Natural Area (also a partner in this trail is the city of Tullahoma, Tennessee). Another example of partners maintaining a trail on TVA managed lands is the Wahoo Trail at Fort Patrick Henry State Park.

TVA also has several trails in which partners volunteer their time to help us keep the trails maintained. Good examples of these trails include the East Lakeshore Trail on Tellico Lake (partner is WATeR) and the trail system at Raccoon Mountain on Nickajack Lake (partner is SORBA).

The Appalachian Trail crosses over two TVA dams and surrounding dam reservation lands. If you have ever walked across Fontana or Watauga Dam you have been on the Appalachian Trail.

On top of that, three of our trails and two of our trail systems are designated National Recreation Trails!

Without our partners, for whom TVA is so grateful, we would not be able to bring as many opportunities for the public in the Tennessee Valley to enjoy as we do.

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Natural Areas in the Valley TVA manages 157 parcels of land in such a way as to restrict activities that might alter or destroy significant natural elements such as plants and wildlife. When you are visiting one of the areas please use extra care to leave it better than you found it.

We designate lands with exceptional natural or scenic qualities that can also support low-impact types of outdoor recreation like hiking Small Wild Areas. TVA manages 31 Small Wild Areas across the Valley. At this time, 13 of the Small Wild Areas have trails.

We also maintain six Ecological Study Areas, which are sites well suited for environmental research or education and typically contain plant or animal populations of scientific interest and are located near an educational institution that will utilize and manage the area. Because of the wide variety of techniques used in ecological research, all land use decisions are specific to each site. At this time only one out of the six Ecological Study Areas has a trail.

There are 114 Habitat Protection Areas, which are sites that are established to protect threatened or endangered species, unusual or outstanding biological communities or unique geographical features. All land use decisions are specific to each site; three Habitat Protection Areas have trails that overlap with Small Wildlife Areas.

The last special designation is for areas that have high concentrations of viewable wildlife and are called Wildlife Viewing Areas. TVA manages six Wildlife Viewing Areas across the Valley; public access to these areas is a requirement for designation.

Currently, only two Wildlife Viewing Areas have trails associated with them.

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Take a first aid kit, sunscreen, bug repellant, flashlight and water Check the weather before you go and be mindful of lightning Let someone know where you are going and your expected return Wear the appropriate footwear and clothes Be careful crossing footbridges or wet areas Know how to identify poison ivy and avoid Watch where you put your hands and feet to avoid snakes Check yourself for ticks after your hike Check state hunting seasons and be aware of hunters present during hunting seasons where hunting is permitted Do not go alone or travel at night Do not venture off trail Do not harass or approach wildlife Do not wear headphones on multiuse trails

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Important Reminders REMOVAL OF ARTIFACTS OR DESTRUCTION OF ARCHAEOLOGICAL SITES IS PUNISHABLE BY CIVIL AND CRIMINAL SANCTIONS, INCLUDING FINES, FORFEITURE AND/OR IMPRISONMENT. MANY OF OUR TRAILS ARE ON LANDS THAT ALSO ALLOW CAMPING AND HUNTING. AT ANY TIME CAMPING AND/ OR HUNTING MAY NOT BE ALLOWED. WHEN THEY ARE NOT ALLOWED, THE TRAIL WILL BE POSTED. CAMPING AND HUNTING ARE NEVER ALLOWED ON DAM RESERVATIONS. PEDESTRIANS ON MULTIUSE TRAILS ALWAYS HAVE THE RIGHT-OF-WAY, THEN BIKERS ON UPHILL CLIMBS. 48

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Respect other visitors Obey state and federal laws while hunting, fishing or boating Follow all safety regulations Recreational use of motorized vehicles on TVA public lands is prohibited at all times, even within reservoir drawdown.

This prohibition applies to all vehicles, including all-terrain vehicles and off-road vehicles • Collecting plants or other natural or historic items is prohibited

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Emergencies: 911 Questions: 1-800-TVA-LAND Report a violation: 1-855-476-2489 For more on recreational opportunities, or to sign up for our River Neighbors newsletter, go to www.tva.com/recreation

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