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Tennessee
8.8 mi
Distance
2,424 ft
Gain
3h 53m
Time
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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.
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.
Big Creek
~3 min drive
An easy 5.66-mile out-and-back trail in Tennessee with rocky surfaces, perfect for casual hikers.
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.
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.
Slate Rock
~5 min drive
A moderate 8.80-mile out-and-back trail in Tennessee ideal for hikers seeking a balanced day adventure.
Poundingmill
~9 min drive
A 2.86-mile moderate out-and-back trail in Tennessee with moderately rough terrain, connecting to South Mills River Trail and Squirrel Gap Trail.
