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January 31, 2023

Unicoi State Park Bike Trails

Distance
6.9 mi
Climbing
843 ft
Difficulty
Easy
Type
Loop
GPS track availableView on AllTrails →

It was a good hike day with minor sprinkles on a cloudy day with very mild temperatures. The trail was wet, but not soggy, and it was reasonably maintained with a just a couple of blowdowns. There was not a lot to see on the trail today with the pleasant exception of a few scenic sections along Smith Creek. This was a fairly easy hike with some short, but not terribly steep climbs. Overall, a nice day to get outside in the woods among two&four-legged hiking buddies!

The route

6.9 mi · 843 ft climbing · 3h 57m out, 3h 21m walking · 2.1 mph moving

Elevation

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1,732 ft1,484 ft0.0 mi1.7 mi3.4 mi5.2 mi6.9 mi
  • Steepness
  • Gentle under 5%
  • Moderate 5–10%
  • Steep 10–15%
  • Very steep over 15%

12 photos are shown on the map where they were taken — click one to see it full size.

Photos (14)

  • Smith Creek was the nicest feature along this trail.
  • Today's Hikers (L-R) Back: Jack, Ray, Lynn, Ken, Dave, Jenny, Matt, Jane, Rich; Front: Mike, Trushna, Christine, Squirt & Vic
  • Getting ready. More hikers than expected on a potentially rainy day.
  • Surprise! Vic is taking the lead today. Hey! Wait for us!
  • An initial crossing over Smith Creek at the start of the hike.
  • Typical trail conditions.
  • This dead tree was covered by this small, but attractive fungus. Hey Heather, why aren't other nearby dead trees also hosting this same fungus?
  • A curious merged, three-trunked hardwood.
  • Ray's "Morton Salt Girl" poise. He's prepared though and it came in handy!.
  • Other views of Smith Creek.
  • Any idea of the purpose of this constructed sluice on Smith Creek? Stocking point for trout perhaps.
  • The trail along Smith Creek . . . very nice!
  • Now where's "dat wacky wabbit?"
  • On the way back . . . still a very nice trail!