Trail Description:
This trail complex offers riders a variety of opportunities ranging from short loop trails to long overnight rides and provides some spectacular views. Riders may choose Starr Mountain Horse Trail, which follows the crest of Starr Mountain, or Bullet Creek Horse Trail, which passes through the bottomland forest environment along Bullet Creek. For a short, challenging ride, try Burkett Ivens Trail, which takes riders through both forested and rocky terrain. No matter which trail is chosen, riders will be afforded breathtaking views of mountain streams, wildflowers in the forest.
Hiking the
Starr Mtn Horse Trail Complex :
Camp and picnic at Gee Creek State Campground or Quinn Springs Campground. For some hiking, try Starr Mountain Hiking Trail, Gee Creek Trail or the Gee Creek Watchable Wildlife Trail. For another horseback riding experience try Chestnut Mountain Horse Trail, which takes riders into the Gee Creek Wilderness. Trail Information: Travel time is variable depending on trail choice. Trails are marked with white rectangles. Site Amenities: Parking and dispersed camping are available at various locations along the trails. Requirements: Trail is designated for horseback riders. However, hikers and mountain bikers may use the trail at their discretion.
Specific Hiking and Trail Information for the Starr Mtn Horse Trail Complex
Location of the Starr Mtn Horse Trail Complex : Starr Mountain Vicinity
Best Seasons: Year Round
Estimated Difficulty (Forest Service Estimate): Easy:Difficult
Travel Information
For more information on this hike
National Forest: Cherokee National Forest
Address:
2800 N. Ocoee Street
Cleveland , TN , 37312
423-476-9700
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