Johnson City, Tennessee
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Johnson City, Tennessee
White Rock Overlook
5.02.85 mi / 876 ft gainThe White Rock trailhead is less than a 10 minute drive from downtown Johnson City. When pulling up Highbridge Road, take a left at the fork. You will shortly encounter a vehicle gate where you will park to the side of the road (do not block the yellow vehicle gate). You have the option to walk ...Read more -
Johnson City, Tennessee
Hike to Tip Top on Buffalo Mountain
4.05.4 mi / 1388 ft gainTip Top rests on one of the highest points of Buffalo Mountain. The overlook features tree coverage perfect for hammocking and benches while providing views of Downtown Johnson City as well as the other side of the mountain range. The hike from the trailhead to Tip Top is moderately steep. The tr...Read more -
Johnson City, Tennessee
Fork Knob, White Rock and The Noggin Loop
5.03.12 mi / 1220 ft gainThe Fork Knob and White Rock Loop in Johnson City, Tennessee, is a moderately challenging hiking trail that spans approximately 3.12 miles. The trail is marked by a variety of natural features, including a prominent rock formation known as White Rock, which offers panoramic views of the surroundi...Read more -
Johnson City, Tennessee
White Rock Loop
5.04.94 mi / 1457 ft gainWhite Rock Loop is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Johnson City, Tennessee.Read more -
Johnson City, Tennessee
Sunset Point
5.00.65 mi / 223 ft gainSunset Point is an overlook located in Buffalo Mountain State Park. The trail is a short hike up along the White Rock loop trail then a short walk off the trail to get to the overlook. There is a clearing with a few benches that has wide open views to the west. The short hike up to the point shou...Read more -
Johnson City, Tennessee
Lone Oak to Tip Top Trail
3.25 mi / 1253 ft gainLone Oak to Tip Top Trail is an out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Johnson City, Tennessee.Read more -
Unicoi, Tennessee
Pinnacle Mountain Fire Tower via Fire Tower Road
5.03.47 mi / 663 ft gainPinnacle Mountain hosts one of the nicest fire towers on the East Coast of the United States. The fire tower is relatively new, sturdy, and has a large 360 degree viewing area at the top. The tower overlooks the Downtown Johnson City area, Elizabethton, Erwin, and the rest of the Buffalo Mountain...Read more -
Bluff City, Tennessee
Spelunk Worley's Cave
5.03.5 mi / 100 ft gainWorley’s Cave, also known as Morrill Cave, lies just outside of Boone across the Tennessee border. It is the second longest cave in the state of Tennessee at a whopping 4.4 miles in total length. It is a non-lit cavern that’s path is lit only by those who venture in its depths (i.e. headlamps, la...Read more -
Unicoi, Tennessee
Red Fork Falls Trail
3.50.68 mi / 190 ft gainRed Fork Falls Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Unicoi, Tennessee.Read more -
Unicoi, Tennessee
Camp at Unaka Mountain Overlook
4.00.1 miUnaka Mountain Overlook is one of the highest locations in the Cherokee National Forest. Easily accessibly by vehicle, the overlook towers over the surrounding mountains, including Beauty Spot Gap, and is an ideal spot to camp overnight. Take Rock Creek Road until you meet the border of North Car...Read more -
Hampton, Tennessee
Hike to Laurel Fork Falls
4.62.6 mi / 600 ft gainFrom Hampton, Tennessee, take US-321S for about 3.5 miles. Turn right onto Dennis Cove Road and travel for 4 miles on this steep and very curvy mountain road. The trailhead is where the Appalachian Trail (AT) crosses the road at a small gravel lot on the left. Take the AT north on the trail lea...Read more -
Hampton, Tennessee
Hike and Traverse the Cables to Dennis Cove Falls
5.03.2 mi / 300 ft gainThe Hike to Dennis Cove Falls includes three water crossings and passes several small waterfalls. Sturdy cables spanning the width of the water crossings provide a fun way of traversing the creek without wading. It is completely possible to wade through the creek while holding onto the cables for...Read more -
Hampton, Tennessee
Appalachian Trail: Dennis Cove to Watauga Lake
8.08 mi / 1955 ft gainAppalachian Trail: Dennis Cove to Watauga Lake is a point-to-point trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Hampton, Tennessee.Read more -
Hampton, Tennessee
Laurel Falls via Appalachian Trail
5.02.43 mi / 449 ft gainLaurel Falls via Appalachian Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Hampton, Tennessee.Read more -
Hampton, Tennessee
Appalachian Trail: Dennis Cove to US 19E
21.27 mi / 4843 ft gainAppalachian Trail: Dennis Cove to US 19E is a point-to-point trail that takes you through a nice forest located near Roan Mountain, Tennessee.Read more -
Erwin, Tennessee
Martin's Creek Falls
3.02.06 mi / 522 ft gainMartin's Creek Falls is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Erwin, Tennessee.Read more