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    Find local adventures, unique places to stay, and local adventure tours in iconic destinations like Great Smoky Mountain National Park and across the state. Hiking, backpacking, biking, rafting, and more.

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    • Johnson City, Tennessee

      Kayak or SUP at Picken’s Bridge

      5.0
      Picken's Bridge has a parking area and boat drop that is accessible to place kayaks or paddle boards. From the boat drop there is a large open area of the lake to paddle around and explore. Northwest from the boat drop there are some cliffs that can easily be climbed up to cliff jump. Please rem...
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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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    • 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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    • Cowan, Tennessee

      Sewanee Perimeter Trail

      18.4 mi / 1483 ft gain
      An absolutely beautiful day-long hike around the perimeter of Monteagle Mountain, in the heart of Middle Tennessee. This perimeter trail completely circles the quaint community of Sewanee, Tennessee; as well as, the beautiful University of the South campus. While not easy, it presents a perfect...
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    • Kingsport, Tennessee

      Bays Mountain Reservoir Trail

      5.0
      2.8 mi / 469 ft gain
      Bays Mountain Reservoir Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Kingsport, Tennessee.
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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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    • Knoxville, Tennessee

      Strechi Hills Greenway

      4.2 mi / 0 ft gain
      This greeway is located in north Knoxville near the Sterchi Hills neighborhood. The greenway is 2.1 miles one way so it can make for a good run through the woods. All of the greenway is paved and most of it is under tree cover so it is shaded most of the time. This is a great trail to see birds a...
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    • Bristol, Tennessee

      Little Oak Campground

      4.0
      Little Oak is a campground in Sullivan County, TN in the Cherokee National Forrest. There are 69 campsites located in three separate sections of the campground. Each section has a vault toilet and there is a shower house for the whole campground. There is a host in each section to help ensure you...
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    • Johnson City, Tennessee

      Gray Quarry

      5.0
      Gray Quarry is a perfect destination for scuba diving in TN! The quarry is about 70 feet deep with ~3 acres of clear water. They have sunk a plane, bus, truck, firetruck, boat, seedoos, and more to the bottom. There is also a large variety of aquatic animals in the quarry. This is an awesome, loc...
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    • Elizabethton, Tennessee

      Kayak at Wilbur dam

      Great spot for kayaking! There is a small waterfall across the lake. The water is very still. Great for kayaking. The spot is somewhat hidden so not many people know about it. There are never many people there. It is a beautiful lake with amazing views. There is also a small picnic area in front ...
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    • Gatlinburg, Tennessee

      Twin Creeks Trail

      4.0
      4.54 mi / 879 ft gain
      Twin Creeks Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a river located near Gatlinburg, Tennessee.
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    • Kingsport, Tennessee

      Kingsport Greenbelt

      5.0
      9.1 mi / 308 ft gain
      Kingsport Greenbelt is a point-to-point trail that takes you by a river located near Kingsport, Tennessee.
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    • Kingsport, Tennessee

      Bays Mountain Trail Loop

      5.0
      6.01 mi / 728 ft gain
      Bays Mountain Trail Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Kingsport, Tennessee.
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    • Bluff City, Tennessee

      Kayak or SUP the South Fork

      5.0
      There is a mud parking area on Lakeview Drive underneath the 11E bridges with a cleared mud parking area with access to the the South Fork of the Holston River. There is a gradual drop to the water where kayaks, canoes, or SUPs can be placed in the water. To the east, the river is more narrow at ...
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    • Knoxville, Tennessee

      High Ground Park (Fort Higley)

      0.66 mi / 89 ft gain
      High Ground Park (Fort Higley) is an out-and-back trail that takes you through a nice forest and park located near Knoxville, Tennessee.
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    • Kingsport, Tennessee

      Bays Mountain Fire Tower Loop

      5.0
      4.79 mi / 879 ft gain
      Bays Mountain Fire Tower Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Kingsport, Tennessee.
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