Trail of the Hardwoods

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Tennessee · Cocke County

Trail of the Hardwoods

Hardwood forest loop in Unaka, FS Trail 525, TI Trail 38.

Rating

Length

mi

Difficulty

5

County

Cocke

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Paint Mountain Trail

Mountain ascent, FS Trail 7, TI Trail 24.

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Big Creek Loop

Nice Waterfalls on this Smokey Mountain Trail

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Little Paint Creek Trail

Short creek trail, FS Trail 11, TI Trail 19.

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About This Trail

Forest loop in Cherokee National Forest’s Unaka district winding through diverse hardwood stands including oak, hickory, and tulip poplar. Located near Rock Creek Recreation Area, this educational trail showcases the Southern Appalachian hardwood ecosystem.

Location

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Coordinates: 35.8547586, -82.9652128

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Getting There

From Erwin, take US 23 south toward the Appalachian Trail corridor in Unicoi County. The trailhead is accessible near the Nolichucky River area off US 23.

Nearby Trails

Paint Mountain Trail

Mountain ascent, FS Trail 7, TI Trail 24.

Big Creek Loop

Nice Waterfalls on this Smokey Mountain Trail

Little Paint Creek Trail

Short creek trail, FS Trail 11, TI Trail 19.

Lower Gap-Mount Cammerer-AT Loop Trail

Overnight trail in Great Smoky Mountain National Park

Greene Mountain Trail

Mountain trail in Bald Mountains, FS Trail 13, TI Trail 12.

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