Hiwassee River - Member Hike
| Hike Name: | Hiwassee River |
|---|---|
| Country: | United States |
| State: | Tennessee |
| Nearby Town: | Etowah, Delano, Benton |
| Rating: |  |
| Directions: | Start at Etowah, Tn and check out some antigues, the rail road museum, heck, it's my hometown, you know I'm gonna plug the town. Travel South on Hwy 411 to Delano. Once you've passed almost through Delano, which you'll have no idea you are doing so, look for houses at the foot of the mountains and the signs. Follow the signs to the campground or boat ramp and park there. Better to have a shuttle car waiting for you at the powerhouse. It's easy to figure out, but of couse I've hiked this trail so many times it should be named after me as I was doing trail maintenance on this thing before I figured out that it was helpful or "the in thing to do". |
| Total Hike Distance: | 20.70 miles |
| Hike Difficulty: | No Answer |
| Permit Required: | No |
| Hike Type: | One-Way, Shuttle Hike |
| Hike Starts: | Quinn Springs Recreation Area, Gee Creek State Park |
| Hike Ends: | Apalachia Powerhouse. |
| Trails Used: | John Muir National Recreation Trail #152, also part of the long-distance Benton MacKaye Trail. |
| Backcountry Campsites: | No |
| Backcountry Water Sources: | Streams, Rivers, Springs |
| Management: | National Park Service |
| Contact Information: | 3171 Highway 64 E Benton, TN 37307 423-338-3300 |
| Best Season: | Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall |
| Users: | Hikers, Dogs |
| Road Conditions: | Primary Paved Roads, Secondary Paved Roads, Maintained Gravel or Dirt Roads, Unmaintained Gravel or Dirt Roads |
| Hike Summary: | Spectacular forested hillsides and pastoral river bottoms compliment the beauty of Hiwassee River Gorge. Rafting, canoeing and hiking are popular year-round activities. Enjoy a scenic drive along the River: from Delano turn off US 411 onto TN 30, cross the river on TN 315 then turn onto winding FR 108. Stop at Hood Mountain Overlook for a great long-distance view of the river. Seasonally, you might see spring dogwoods, red buds, mountain laurel and deciduous azaleas; summer wildflowers like jewelweed; or the brilliant fall color of Appalachian hardwoods. Located between Etowah and Benton, TN. The main access routes are US 64 and 411. Follow the Trail! Hike along scenic Hiwassee River on the John Muir National Recreation Trail #152, also a part of the long-distance Benton MacKaye Trail. Try a short out-and-back hike from one of the trailheads or plan a backcountry trip along this 20.7-mile trail. Dispersed camping is allowed on the section of trail located east of the Apalachia Powerhouse. Trailheads are located at Big Bend, Childers Creek, and at the end of FR 108. |
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