Cherohala Skyway Fall Foliage Hikes - COA

Combined hike with Middle Tennessee Hiking Meetup

This is a limited attendance event. Please be considerate of others. Sign-up = Show-up.

Cherohala Skyway Fall Foliage Hikes
Saturday, October 18, 9:45AM ET
Meet and combine cars at:
Cherohala Skyway Visitor Center, Tellico Plains, TN
Coords: 35.3671°,-84.2980°

The views along Cherohala Skyway are truly world-class. It's been my favorite place and favorite time of the year since moving here 22 years ago. Enjoy!

1st hike: Indian Boundary Lake (boat ramp), 3.1 mile loop, easy
Parking Coordinates: 35.3984°,-84.1104°
https://alltrails.com/trail/us/tennessee/indian-boundary-lake-trail

Lunch/Snack at Turkey Creek Overlook (bring your own)
35.3662°, -84.1308° (3.4 mile drive from Indian Boundary)
vault toilets available, no running water

2nd hike: Whigg Meadow, 3.4 mile out-and-back, easy/moderate
Parking Coordinates: 35.3248°,-84.0327°
https://alltrails.com/trail/us/north-carolina/whigg-meadow-via-mud-gap-trail

3rd hike (optional): Huckleberry Knob, 1.7 mile out-and-back, easy/moderate
Parking Coordinates: 35.3123°,-83.9918°
https://alltrails.com/trail/us/north-carolina/huckleberry-knob-trail
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3rd hike (optional): Fall Branch Falls, 2.5 mile out-and-back, moderate
Parking Coordinates: 35.3468°,-84.0609°
https://alltrails.com/trail/us/tennessee/falls-branch-trail

Carpooling from Chattanooga is highly recommended due to the distance to the Skyway. Details will follow as the date approaches.

The shortest and most scenic route to Cherohala Skyway Visitor Center is Rt. 411 through Benton. Benton is a known speed-trap, so be aware of the speed limit.

NOTE: Phone coverage is spotty to non-existent along the Skyway. Download maps in advance for Google Maps/Navigation or use an offline navigation app such as Magic Earth.

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Meetup organizers/leaders are not guides. Expect the same risks and take the same precautions you would take if you were hiking alone. You are solely responsible for you own safety and well-being. By signing up for this and/or attending this Meetup event, you acknowledge, understand, accept, and agree that hiking and other activities can be dangerous and can cause serious bodily injury and possible death. The organizers of this group and current and former members cannot be held responsible or liable in any way for the actions of any participant -including you- at any event. All attendees participate at an event at their own risk and are solely responsible for any damage to their property, and/or any injury to themselves or their guests. By signing up for this event, you affirm that you understand this disclaimer and that you knowingly and voluntarily agree not to bring any type of a claim arising out of or related to this Meetup event against the organizers of this Meetup group.