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Tennessee
10.0 mi
Distance
3,417 ft
Gain
4h 29m
Time
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What we do know
Inside National Forests in North Carolina
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Why you'll love it
North Boundary
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The North Boundary Trail offers a moderate 10-mile out-and-back adventure through Tennessee's backcountry, featuring a mix of gravel, singletrack, and dirt surfaces. This trail serves as a connector within a larger network that includes Gallaher Ridge, McKinney Ridge, and several other scenic routes, making it an excellent choice for hikers seeking to explore the region's interconnected trail system.
Wolf Branch
~1 min drive
An easy 2.46-mile out-and-back trail in Tennessee featuring natural ground and rocky sections.
Pinetree Loop
~3 min drive
3.07-mile out-and-back trail in North Carolina with 726 ft elevation gain; moderate difficulty.
Explorer Loop
~5 min drive
A 6.14-mile moderate loop in Tennessee following old roadbeds, with connections to other trails in the Explorer Loop system.
Ledford Branch
~1 min drive
An easy 1.32-mile out-and-back gravel road trail in Tennessee that links to nearby Wolf Branch and Upper Wolf Branch Trail.
Lower Sidehill
~3 min drive
A moderate 5.05-mile out-and-back trail in Tennessee with doubletrack surface suitable for hikers of intermediate ability.
Spencer Gap
~11 min drive
A 9.45-mile out-and-back trail in North Carolina with 1610 ft elevation gain and hard difficulty.
Ingles Field Gap
~2 min drive
A hard 1.08-mile out-and-back trail in Tennessee connecting to trail #135 and FS491, ideal for experienced hikers seeking a challenging short hike.
Greens Lick
~4 min drive
A 4.04-mile out-and-back trail in Tennessee connected to the Kitsuma trail system.
Trace Ridge
~12 min drive
An 8.85-mile moderate out-and-back trail in Tennessee featuring hard pack clay, loose rocks, and boulders, connecting to the North Mills River and Yellow Gap Trail systems.
Little Hickorytop
~2 min drive
Easy 2.09-mile out-and-back trail in North Carolina with 649 ft elevation gain.
