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Tennessee
5.4 mi
Distance
1,899 ft
Gain
2h 6m
Time
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What we do know
Inside National Forests in North Carolina
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What's missing
No access route mapped
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Why you'll love it
Yellow Buck
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Yellow Buck is a moderate 5.41-mile out-and-back trail in Tennessee that follows a logging road surface. This route connects to Harper Creek trail, Persimmon Ridge trail, and Trail 260, making it a great option for hikers looking to explore a larger trail network in the area.
Hunt Fish Falls
~1 min drive
A 1.62-mile moderate out-and-back trail in Tennessee connected to the Mountains to Sea Trail system.
Raider Camp
~3 min drive
A 6.34-mile moderate out-and-back hike in Tennessee on an eroded road bed, connecting to Trail 260 and Harper Creek Falls.
Persimmon Ridge
~3 min drive
A 4.28-mile out-and-back trail in Tennessee perfect for a half-day hike.
Pine Ridge Connector
~5 min drive
Easy 1.82-mile out-and-back connector through North Carolina pine forest.
North Harper Shortcut
~2 min drive
An easy 2.19-mile out-and-back trail in Tennessee that connects to the Mountains to Sea Trail system and nearby routes.
Schoolhouse Ridge
~3 min drive
A 6.50-mile out-and-back trail in Tennessee.
Big Lost Cove Cliffs
~6 min drive
A moderate 3.47-mile out-and-back hike on gravel terrain in Tennessee.
Wilson Creek Spur
~8 min drive
Short out-and-back spur accessing Wilson Creek in North Carolina.
Timber Ridge
~3 min drive
A 3-mile out-and-back trail in Tennessee that connects to the Fayetteville area trail system, ideal for hikers of varying experience levels.
Harper Creek
~4 min drive
A strenuous 12.38-mile out-and-back trek across bare rock terrain in Tennessee, connecting to the Yellow Buck Trail system.