California Trail

Trails Tennessee California Trail

Tennessee · Bedford County

California Trail

Named trail in Sampson Mountain, FS Trail 114, TI Trail 6.

Rating

Length

mi

Difficulty

5

County

Bedford

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Little Oak Trail

Trail to Little Oak area near Watauga Lake, FS Trail 52, TI Trail 25.

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Enclosure Wall Trail

Hiking loop in Old Stone Fort State Archaeological Area

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Couchville Lake Trail

Paved loop around Couchville Lake

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About This Trail

Traversing the Sampson Mountain Wilderness in Cherokee National Forest, this trail offers access to nearly 8,000 acres of remote backcountry. Waterfalls, including nearby Buckeye Falls at 475 feet, and diverse wildflower displays define this rugged Tennessee mountain trail.

Location

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Coordinates: 35.5174913, -86.5804473

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Getting There

From Shelbyville, the California Trail is accessible via rural roads in Bedford County. Take US-231 south from Shelbyville and follow local signage to the trailhead area in the surrounding hills.

Nearby Trails

Little Oak Trail

Trail to Little Oak area near Watauga Lake, FS Trail 52, TI Trail 25.

Enclosure Wall Trail

Hiking loop in Old Stone Fort State Archaeological Area

Couchville Lake Trail

Paved loop around Couchville Lake

Radnor Lake Trail

Hike along the bank of Radnor Lake

Hack Line Road Trail

Road trail in Roan, FS 53281.

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