Unicoi, Tennessee

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Unicoi, Tennessee
Pinnacle Mountain Trail

8.81 mi / 2700 ft gain

Pinnacle Mountain is a long, grinding climb to the top. The singletrack winds up 1,500 feet of elevation for nearly 5 miles with few downhill sections. Once at the top, take a rest and climb the fire tower that overlooks the Downtown Johnson City area, Elizabethton, Erwin, and the rest of the Buf...
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Unicoi, Tennessee
Pinnacle Mountain Fire Tower via Fire Tower Road

5.0

3.47 mi / 663 ft gain

Pinnacle 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...
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Johnson City, Tennessee
Lone Oak to Tip Top Trail

3.25 mi / 1253 ft gain

Lone Oak to Tip Top Trail is an out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Johnson City, Tennessee.
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Unicoi, Tennessee
Camp at Unaka Mountain Overlook

4.0

0.1 mi

Unaka 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...
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Unicoi, Tennessee
Appalachian Trail: Beauty Spot to Unaka Mountain

5.0

6.35 mi / 1654 ft gain

Appalachian Trail: Beauty Spot to Unaka Mountain is an out-and-back trail that provides a good opportunity to view wildlife located near Green Mountain, North Carolina.
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Erwin, Tennessee
Martin's Creek Falls

3.0

2.06 mi / 522 ft gain

Martin's Creek Falls is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Erwin, Tennessee.
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Johnson City, Tennessee
Sunset Point

5.0

0.65 mi / 223 ft gain

Sunset 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...
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Johnson City, Tennessee
White Rock Loop

5.0

4.94 mi / 1457 ft gain

White Rock Loop is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Johnson City, Tennessee.
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Johnson City, Tennessee
Fork Knob, White Rock and The Noggin Loop

5.0

3.12 mi / 1220 ft gain

The 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...
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Johnson City, Tennessee
Hike to Tip Top on Buffalo Mountain

4.0

5.4 mi / 1388 ft gain

Tip 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...
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Johnson City, Tennessee
White Rock Overlook

5.0

2.85 mi / 876 ft gain

The 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 ...
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Green Mountain, North Carolina
Appalachian Trail: Indian Grave Gap to Chestoa

4.0

8.05 mi / 1165 ft gain

Appalachian Trail: Indian Grave Gap to Chestoa is a point-to-point trail that takes you by a river located near Unicoi, Tennessee.
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Green Mountain, North Carolina
Hike to Beauty Spot Gap

5.0

2.13 mi / 1277 ft gain

Beauty Spot Gap is located on the Appalachian Trail on the border of North Carolina and Tennessee. The bald offers a panoramic view of Cherokee National Forest and the city of Erwin. This is a popular destination for hikers of the AT to set up camp and watch the sunset. From the Tennessee side, t...
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Unicoi, Tennessee
Red Fork Falls Trail

3.5

0.68 mi / 190 ft gain

Red Fork Falls Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Unicoi, Tennessee.
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Johnson City, Tennessee
Bike the Tweetsie Trail

3.3

20 mi

The course gravel trail begins just east of downtown Johnson City. The trail maintains a flat grade throughout the 10 miles towards the city of Elizabethton. There are restrooms 3 miles in from the Johnson City trailhead. You can also park at Lions Field in Elizabethton and head west towards John...
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Roan Mountain, Tennessee
Hughes Gap to Roan High Bluff

10.92 mi / 2986 ft gain

Hughes Gap to Roan High Bluff is an out-and-back trail that provides a good opportunity to view wildlife located near Bakersville, North Carolina.
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