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Best hikes in Cherokee National Forest.

The 20 most loved trails in this park on Ranger, ranked by review activity, then length. Edited for first time visitors and returners both.

Park Cherokee National Forest
Hikes ranked 20
Ranger rank #1 of 44163 parks
Best months May, June, September

The 20 best hikes, in order

Ranked by reviews
  1. 01
    Appalachian Trail
    72.2 mi
  2. 02
    Foothills Trail
    58.3 mi
  3. 03
    Cumberland Trail
    22.5 mi
  4. 04
    Snowbird Mountain
    14.4 mi
  5. 05
    Sassafras to Caeser's Head Spur Trail
    14.1 mi
  6. 06
    Tanawha Trail
    12.9 mi
  7. 07
    North River Road
    12.1 mi
  8. 08
    Slickrock Creek Trail
    12.0 mi
  9. 09
    Iron Mountain Trail
    11.9 mi
  10. 10
    Black Mountain Crest Trail
    10.9 mi
  11. 11
    Rich Mountain Road
    10.3 mi
  12. 12
    Horse Pasture Road
    9.9 mi
  13. 13
    Moses Creek Road
    9.6 mi
  14. 14
    Sugar Cove
    9.3 mi
  15. 15
    Mysterious Cabin Loop
    9.0 mi
  16. 16
    Bartram Trail Extension
    8.6 mi
  17. 17
    Shell Stand Road
    8.3 mi
  18. 18
    Wayehutta Loop
    8.2 mi
  19. 19
    Right Loop
    7.9 mi
  20. 20
    Blaze Creek Road
    7.8 mi
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When to go. Best months to visit Cherokee National Forest: May, June, September. Outside these windows, expect closures, weather, or thin crowds.