Loudon Tennessee HIKING TRAILS & PLACES TO HIKE

1. East Lakeshore Trail Explore 31 miles of wooded shoreline and lake vistas on this acclaimed National Recreation Trail hugging Tellico Lake.

2. Fort Loudoun State Historic Area Step into history and nature on three scenic hiking trails featuring mountain views, lakeshore paths, and wildlife-watching opportunities.

3. Great Smoky Mountains National Park Venture into America's most-visited national park and discover dozens of designated hiking trails winding through pristine wilderness and rugged peaks.

4. Cherokee National Forest Roam endless forested ridges, waterfalls, and wild backcountry along miles of marked hiking trails in Tennessee's largest national forest.

5. Big Ridge State Park Challenge yourself on steep forested trails and ridge-top hikes with panoramic lake views in this scenic state park.

6. Frozen Head State Park Embark on rugged mountain hikes to waterfalls and scenic overlooks in a remote wilderness setting within the Cumberland Mountains.

7. House Mountain State Natural Area Ascend the highest peak in Knox County on rocky, wooded trails with sweeping vistas and abundant wildlife.

8. Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area Hike through dramatic river gorges, sandstone bluffs, and deep forests in one of Tennessee's premier wilderness destinations.

9. Cumberland Mountain State Park Wander miles of woodland trails around a picturesque lake, stone bridge, and historic CCC structures in the heart of the Cumberland Plateau.

10. Haw Ridge Park Traverse forested hills and lakeshore paths on a network of natural trails popular for hiking, trail running, and wildlife spotting.