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This is a trail for hikers of all abilities with great views of Tellico Lake and even the Smoky Mountains.


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Map Key

3.7

Miles

5.9

KM

Point to Point

929' 283 m

High

797' 243 m

Low

319' 97 m

Up

333' 101 m

Down

3%

Avg Grade (2°)

11%

Max Grade (7°)

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Features Birding · Fall Colors · Lake · Spring · Views · Wildflowers · Wildlife

Description

Hall Bend Trail is part of the 30-acre Hall Bend Small Wild Area owner by TVA. This trail is very accessible with parking areas and trailheads on either end. The upper portion of the trail is longer with the northernmost portion of the trail being more technical with smaller trails and more elevation changes. There are several scenic overlooks of Tellico Reservoir and even the Smoky Mountains.

Flora & Fauna

Wildbirds such as loons, grebes, ducks, bald eagles and osprey. Plants species include little bluestem grass, orange coneflower, asters, yucca, Eastern red cedar and several hardwoods.

Contacts

Shared By:

Mike Reynolds

Trail Ratings

  3.3 from 4 votes

#3

in Tellico Lake

#27435

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  3.3 from 4 votes
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Trail Rankings

#3

in Tellico Lake

#559

in Tennessee

#27,435

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Enjoy a beautiful view from the saddle dam looking south toward Tellico Village. The Smoky Mountains are partially visible over the treeline on the left side of the image. The mountains would be more visible on a clear day.
May 9, 2017 near Lenoir…, TN

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Nov 20, 2022
Tim aka Suge Knight
Oct 1, 2019
Kathy Smith
I did the left part of the loop and took the inner trail back. Easy with rolling hills. Inner part (yellow blaze) is one long downhill then one lon… 2.5mi — 0h 54m
May 5, 2019
Gayle McKeethan
Sep 30, 2018
John Keoni Cappiello
3.7mi
Aug 15, 2017
M Roller
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