Discover the Best Hikes in Knoxville, Tennessee
Knoxville is a perfectly situated hiker's paradise. The master chain of the Appalachian
Range-the Great Smoky Mountains-rises within sight to the east. Protected as Great Smoky Mountains National Park, this area offers more than 900 miles of hiking trails amid rushing streams, rugged ridges, huge trees, colorful wildflowers, and abundant wildlife. To the west, the Cumberland Plateau features distinctly different terrain. Water-carved gorges slice through this elevated table of land, exposing rock walls and creating rock houses, sheer bluffs, and other remarkable geological formations. North of Knoxville, the ridge-and-valley country blends elements of the plateau and the high ranges.
Explore 40 of Knoxville's best, five-star trails with the guidance of acclaimed author and hiking expert Johnny Molloy. With hikes in this guide divided into five distinct areas, you'll wind through hilly woodlands, around expansive lakes, and along meandering rivers. You'll visit breathtaking waterfalls and find panoramic overlooks.
Inside you'll find:
Descriptions of 40 five-star hiking trails for all levels and interests
Full-color GPS-based trail maps, elevation profiles, and detailed directions to trailheads
Insight into the history, flora, and fauna of the routes
Ratings for scenery, difficulty, trail condition, solitude, and accessibility for children
Lace up, grab your pack, and hit the trail!
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Produkt-Hinweis
Illustrationen
Full-color photos & maps throughout
Maße
Höhe: 215 mm
Breite: 138 mm
Dicke: 13 mm
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ISBN-13
978-1-63404-327-4 (9781634043274)
Copyright in bibliographic data and cover images is held by Nielsen Book Services Limited or by the publishers or by their respective licensors: all rights reserved.
Schweitzer Klassifikation
Johnny Molloy is a writer and adventurer based in Johnson City, Tennessee. His outdoor passion was ignited on a backpacking trip in Great Smoky Mountains National Park while he was attending the University of Tennessee. That first foray unleashed a love of the outdoors that led Johnny to spend over 4,500 nights backpacking, canoe camping, and tent camping over the past three decades. Friends enjoyed his outdoor adventure stories; one even suggested he write a book. He pursued his friend's idea and soon parlayed his love of the outdoors into an occupation. The results of his efforts are over 75 books and guides. His writings include hiking guidebooks, camping guidebooks, paddling guidebooks, comprehensive guidebooks about a specific area, and books about true outdoor adventures throughout the eastern United States.
Though primarily involved with book publications, Johnny writes for varied magazines and websites. He continues writing and traveling extensively throughout the United States, pursuing a variety of outdoor endeavors. Johnny is a Gideon and an active member of the First Presbyterian Church in Johnson City. His non-outdoor interests include reading, ancient and American history, and University of Tennessee sports.
Knoxville
Ijams Nature Center Loop
Knox Blount Greenway
Lakeshore Greenway
Neyland Greenway
Will Skelton Greenway
William Hastie Natural Area
West
East Lakeshore Trail
Frozen Head State Park: Emory Gap Falls and DeBord Falls
Frozen Head State Park: Frozen Head Tower via Armes Gap
Gallaher Bend Greenway
Hall Bend Trail
Lone Mountain State Forest Hike
UT Arboretum Loop
North
Big Ridge State Park: Dark Hollow Loop
Big Ridge State Park: Sharps Station Loop
Cumberland Trail above LaFollette
Devils Backbone
Norris Dam State Park: Andrews Ridge Loop
Norris Dam State Park: Lake View Loop
Norris Dam State Park: Marine Railway Loop
Observation Point Loop
River Bluff Trail
East
House Mountain Loop
Panther Creek State Park: Maple Arch Double Loop
Panther Creek State Park: Point Lookout Loop
Panther Creek State Park: Pioneer Loop
Seven Islands State Birding Park
South
Cherokee National Forest: Indian Boundary Loop
Cherokee National Forest: South Fork Citico Sampler
Fort Loudon State Historic Area Hike
Smoky Mountains: Alum Cave Bluff
Smoky Mountains: Baskins Creek Loop
Smoky Mountains: Cucumber Gap Loop
Smoky Mountains: Hen Wallow Falls Hike
Smoky Mountains: Injun Creek
Smoky Mountains: Little Bottoms Loop
Smoky Mountains: Porters Flat Hike
Smoky Mountains: Rich Mountain Loop
Smoky Mountains: Walker Sisters Place via Little Greenbrier Trail
Smoky Mountains: Whiteoak Sink
