Pete's Branch Trail
Trails Tennessee Pete's Branch Trail
Tennessee · Greene County

Pete's Branch Trail

Branch trail in Bald Mountains, FS Trail 12, TI Trail 26.

Rating
Length
mi
Difficulty
5
County
Greene

About This Trail

Creek trail in Cherokee National Forest’s Bald Mountains following Pete’s Branch through five creek crossings to a stunning 45-foot waterfall. Starting from Horse Creek Recreation Area, the 1.56-mile route is best visited during wet spring and fall months for optimal water flow. No facilities at the trailhead.

Location

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Coordinates: 36.08384515142951, -82.65036958854954

Getting There

From Erwin, Tennessee, take I-26 east toward the Appalachian Trail crossings. The Pete's Branch Trail is accessible from the Sam's Gap area trailhead near the Tennessee-North Carolina border.

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