Benton MacKaye Trail Hike - Towee Creek to Coker Creek.
This will be a 5.8 mile south to north hike on the Benton MacKaye Trail with possible 6 mile addition for scenic views.
Benton MacKaye Trail Hike - Towee Creek to Coker Creek.
This will be a 5.8 mile south to north hike on the Benton MacKaye Trail with possible 6 mile addition for scenic views.
Details
This 5.8 mile hike will provide sweeping views of the Hiwassee River and the surrounding mountains..A beautiful view can be seen from the swinging bridge which crosses the Hiwassee River at the Apalachia Powerhouse. Anothe notable feature on this hike is the Narrows, a deep narrow gorge. At the confluence of Coker Creek and the Hiwassee River are an array of large, beautifully shaped boulders.
A side trip 3 miles up Coker Creek Trail will lead to beautiful cascades and waterfalls.
This will be a one-way hike and will require an auto shuttle. Plan to spend 4 to 6 hours on this hike (depending on the side trip).
Directions
The meeting place for this hike will be Webb Brothers Float Service (also a Texaco station). The address is 3708 TN30, Reliance, Tenn. 37369. The telephone number there is (423)388-2373.
We will be leaving the meeting place at 9:00 AM sharp. So, please arrive eariler for directions and supplies.
About this event
This 5.8 mile hike will provide sweeping views of the Hiwassee River and the surrounding mountains..A beautiful view can be seen from the swinging bridge which crosses the Hiwassee River at the Apalachia Powerhouse. Anothe notable feature on this hike is the Narrows, a deep narrow gorge. At the confluence of Coker Creek and the Hiwassee River are an array of large, beautifully shaped boulders.
A side trip 3 miles up Coker Creek Trail will lead to beautiful cascades and waterfalls.
This will be a one-way hike and will require an auto shuttle. Plan to spend 4 to 6 hours on this hike (depending on the side trip).
Directions to the trailhead
Get directionsThe meeting place for this hike will be Webb Brothers Float Service (also a Texaco station). The address is 3708 TN30, Reliance, Tenn. 37369. The telephone number there is (423)388-2373.
We will be leaving the meeting place at 9:00 AM sharp. So, please arrive eariler for directions and supplies.
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