The Tennessee Overhill includes the entire southern portion of the Cherokee National Forest, Hiwassee / Ocoee State Park, and TVA lakes – all offering hiking that ranges from family friendly and easy to challenging. Whether you choose to backpack into a Wilderness Area or casually walk alongside a scenic river trail, you will have ample opportunities to enjoy nature at your pace. For help planning your hike, contact us at 877-510-5765
Southern Cherokee National Forest Hiking Trails
There are two National Recreation Trails on the Cherokee National Forest (CNF)- the Warrior’s Passage Trail and the John Muir Trail. The nation’s newest long distance trail, the Benton MacKaye, also runs through the CNF. Hiking is allowed in the CNF on all trails even though some trails are “designated” for Mountain Bikes, Motorcycles, or Equestrian. Please be courteous, cooperate and abide by the “share the trail” rules.
Ocoee / Hiwassee Ranger District Hiking Trails
Tellico Ranger District Hiking Trails
Trail Maps Available From:
Tellico and Ocoee Rivers Trail Map – National Geographic
Cherokee National Forest
http://www.fs.usda.gov/main/cherokee/maps-pubs
Note: Annual Cherokee National Forest Passes may be purchased at the Ocoee Whitewater Center or any other Cherokee National Forest office.
Tennessee State Parks www.tnstateparks.com Hiwassee /Ocoee Rivers State Park404 Spring Creek Road
Delano, TN 37325
423-263-0050 Directions
Hiking Clubs:
www.cherokeehikingclub.org
www.sequoyahhikingclub.org
www.hiwasseehikingclub.org
Suggested reading: “Cherokee National Forest Hiking Guide”; the Harvey Broome Group of the Tennessee Chapter of the Sierra Club
