Trail Description:
This is a great wildlife habitat. Take time to look for wildlife that frequently visit this area. Please do not disturb the wildlife or their homes.
Hiking the
Arbutus Trail No. 141 :
The Chilhowee Recreation area offers camping, fishing, picnicking and swimming. There are also many hiking and biking trails that are located nearby. Contact the Ocoee/Hiwassee Ranger District for more information. Site Information: Trail Number 141. The Arbutus trail is blazed in Orange. Site Amenities: Parking available. This trail starts at Chilhowee Recreation Area. Picnic tables and bathrooms are available. Safety: Watch out for poison ivy and snakes. Requirements: Hiking and Bicycling only. Do not pick the wildflowers, leave them for others to enjoy.
Specific Hiking and Trail Information for the Arbutus Trail No. 141
Location of the Arbutus Trail No. 141 : Ocoee River Vicinity
Best Seasons: Spring to Fall
Length of Trail: 2 miles or less
Estimated Difficulty (Forest Service Estimate): Easy
Additional Challenges: Steepness: Much of the grail has grades of 8% or steeper. Length: Trails are usually more than 8 miles, but short, steep trails may be included. Surface: Trail is most likely rocky, with uneven footing. May include many stream crossings.
Travel Information
Trailhead Directions: From the Ocoee/Hiwassee Ranger Station take Forest Service Road 77 for about 7 miles to the top of Chilhowee Mountain. Turn right into the Chilhowee Recreation, day use area is 0.4 miles.
For more information on this hike
National Forest: Cherokee National Forest
Local Office: Cherokee National Forest
Address:
3171 Highway 64
Benton , TN , 37307
423-338-5201
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