Take a day hike to one of the many scenic destinations in the Cherokee National Forest.  Some hikes are more challenging than others. 

Some easy walks include:

Rhododendron Trail #332.  A 1.6-mile, one-way hike/bike trail along the world famous Ocoee River connects Ocoee Whitewater Center and Thunder Rock Campground. (Ocoee River Zone)

Indian Boundary Lake Trail #129.  A 3.1-mile hike/bike loop trail leads you around scenic Indian Boundary Lake with views of surrounding mountains. (Tellico River Zone)

Appalachian National Scenic Trail #1 at Osborne Farm where Cross Mountain bridges Holston Mountain and Iron Mountain.  This easy, half-mile slice of A.T. provides everyone an opportunity to enjoy the pastoral mountain views of Shady Valley (Iron Mountain Zone)

Appalachian Trail #1 on Roan Mountain.  Hike less than a mile from Carvers Gap to find yourself on top of the world.  Round Bald with its incredible panoramic views is the first in a series of grassy balds.  Jane Bald and Grassy Ridge might beckon you to hike even further. (Roan Mountain Zone)

Day Hiking Areas

• Appalachian National Scenic Trail
• Bald Mountains
• Margarette Falls Hike
• Old Forge Recreation Area
• Round Knob Picnic Area
• Sill Branch Falls Hike
• Squibb Creek Falls and Pete's Branch Falls Hikes
• Big Frog Area
• Conasauga River Blue Hole
• Citico Creek Area
• Falls Branch Falls Hike
• Coker Creek Area
• Coker Creek Falls Hike
• Conasauga Falls Hike
• Hiwassee River Area
• Turtletown Falls Hike
• Iron Mountains
• Backbone Falls Hike
• Gentry Creek Falls Hike
• Ocoee River Area
• Benton Falls Hike
• Chilhowee Recreation Area
• Chilhowee Trail System
• Ocoee Whitewater Center
• Parksville Lake Campground
• Rock Creek Gorge Waterfalls Hike
• Tanasi Trail System
• Starr Mountain Area
• Gee Creek Falls Hike
• Tellico River Area
• Bald River Gorge Day Hike
• Indian Boundary Recreation Area
• Unaka Mountains
• Chestoa Overlook
• Chestoa Recreation Area
• Pinnacle Tower Hike
• Rock Creek Falls Hike
• Rock Creek Recreation Area
• Watauga Lake Area
• Coon Den Falls Hike
• Dennis Cove Recreation Area
• Laurel Fork Falls Hike