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Tennessee
8.8 mi
Distance
2,424 ft
Gain
3h 53m
Time
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What we do know
Inside National Forests in North Carolina
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Why you'll love it
Trace Ridge
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Trace Ridge offers an 8.85-mile out-and-back adventure through Tennessee's moderate terrain, where hikers navigate hard pack clay paths interspersed with loose rocks and substantial boulders. This trail integrates seamlessly with the broader North Mills River Trail (#353) and Yellow Gap Trail (#611) systems, providing excellent opportunities for extended exploration. The challenging surface conditions demand careful footing, making this route ideal for hikers seeking a moderately strenuous outing with engaging natural obstacles.
Wash Creek
~2 min drive
An easy 1.60-mile out-and-back walk along an old road bed in Tennessee, connecting to the Trace Ridge trail system.
North Mills River
~2 min drive
A hard 3.30-mile out-and-back trail in Tennessee connecting to Bent Creek Experimental Forest and the South Mills River system.
Spencer Gap
~3 min drive
A 9.45-mile out-and-back trail in North Carolina with 1610 ft elevation gain and hard difficulty.
Bear Branch
~2 min drive
Easy 2.36-mile out-and-back trail in North Carolina with 604 ft elevation gain.
Big Creek
~3 min drive
An easy 5.66-mile out-and-back trail in Tennessee with rocky surfaces, perfect for casual hikers.
Laurel Mountain
~3 min drive
A 13.74-mile out-and-back trail in Tennessee connected to the Blue Ridge Parkway system.
Foster Creek
~4 min drive
An easy 2.23-mile out-and-back trail in Tennessee ideal for beginners and casual hikers.
Bad Fork
~3 min drive
A strenuous 3.45-mile out-and-back trail in Tennessee featuring gravel access road hiking, connected to the Mountains to Sea Trail system.
Bradley Creek
~5 min drive
A demanding 10.17-mile out-and-back trek through rocky terrain in Tennessee, connected to the Pea Gap and Pea Branch Creek system.
Mullinax
~8 min drive
An easy 2.82-mile out-and-back trail in Tennessee following an old eroded roadbed, connecting to the South Mills River Trail and Buckhorn Gap system.
