Jonesborough Tennessee HIKING TRAILS & PLACES TO HIKE


Listed below are the best hiking trails and places to hike near Jonesborough, Tennessee.


1. Persimmon Ridge Park Explore over 100 acres of forested hills and designated hiking trails just one mile from downtown Jonesborough for a true Appalachian hiking experience.


2. Buffalo Mountain Park Ascend Buffalo Mountain Park's rugged, wooded slopes on scenic trails to overlooks with panoramic mountain views and rich biodiversity.


3. Pinnacle Mountain Trail Hike to the iconic Pinnacle Mountain Fire Tower via forested pathways for sweeping 360-degree vistas of Appalachian valleys and ridges.


4. Bays Mountain Park and Planetarium Wander more than 40 miles of designated trails through preserved mountain wilderness, lakeside paths, and forested ridges at Bays Mountain Park.


5. Cherokee National Forest Experience diverse hiking trails winding through vast protected forests, wild streams, and high mountain terrain in the heart of the southern Appalachians.



6. Warriors' Path State Park Discover scenic woodland trails, lakeshore hikes, and wildlife viewing opportunities in Warriors' Path State Park's natural setting.


7. Roan Mountain State Park Hike through lush hardwood forests, wildflower meadows, and high-elevation balds with spectacular vistas at Roan Mountain State Park.


8. Sycamore Shoals State Historic Park Enjoy riverside trails winding through historic woodlands and open meadows along the scenic Watauga River at Sycamore Shoals.


9. Rock Creek Recreation Area Venture into secluded forest trails with cascading streams and mountain scenery at Rock Creek Recreation Area in Cherokee National Forest.


10. Laurel Falls Trail Trek through lush forest and rugged terrain to reach breathtaking Laurel Falls, a highlight of the wild beauty near Hampton.