Ocoee & Hiwassee District Horse Trails

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The Tennessee Overhill region has plenty of equestrian trials. The trails below are part of the Ocoee & Hiwassee Ranger District.

Contact

Ocoee/Hiwassee District Office
3171 Hwy. 64
Benton, TN 37307
(423) 338-3300

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Trail Designation Color Coding – Black, Blue, Red , Green, Purple .

Black – Designated Hiking Trails. Foot traffic ONLY.
Blue – Designated Mountain Biking Trails. Hiking is allowed. Equestrian use prohibited. Mountain bikers please yield to hikers. Mountain bikes are prohibited in wilderness areas.
Red – Designated Equestrian Trails. Hiking is allowed. Mountain bikes are prohibited.
Green – Shared-use trail: Open to foot traffic, mountain bikes and equestrian use. Motorized prohibited.
Purple – Designated Motorized trial. Hiking, mountain biking and equestrian are allowed. Motorized use limited to motorized trail bikes and motorcycles.

Designated Horseback Trails

Conasauga River Trail – FS Trail 61 – Length: 4.6 miles. Rated: Easy. Multiple use trail – Hiking and Equestrian. Motorized use and mountain bikes are prohibited.Blue Ridge Trail – FS Trail 62 – Length: 2.9 miles. Rated: Easy/Moderate. Multiple use trail – Hiking and equestrian. Motorized use and mountain bikes are prohibited.

Chestnut Mountain Trail – FS Trail 104. Length: 3.8 miles. Rated: Moderate. Multiple use trail: Hiking and Equestrians. Motorcycles and mountain bikes are prohibited.

Coffee Branch Trail – FS Trail 105. Length: 7.9. Rated: Moderate. Multiple use trail – Hiking and Equestrian. Motorcycles and mountain bikes are prohibited.

Cooper Gap – FS Trail 119. Length: 7.6 miles. Rated: Moderate. Multiple use trail – Hiking and Equestrian. Motorcycles and mountain bikes are prohibited.

Starr Mountain Horse Trail – FS Trail 120. Length: 3.5 miles. Rated: Easy. Multiple use trail – Hiking and Equestrian. Motorcycles and mountain bikes are prohibited.

Bullet Creek Horse Trail – FS Trail 121. Length: 3.0 miles. Rated: Easy. Multiple use trail – Hiking and Equestrian. Motorcycles and mountain bikes are prohibited.

Burkett Ivins Horse Trail – FS Trail 122. Length: 0.6 miles. Rated: Moderate. Multiple use trail – Hiking and Equestrian. Motorcycles and mountain bikes are prohibited.

Yellow Creek Trail – FS Trail 123. Length: 1.7 miles. Rated: Easy. Multiple use trail – Hiking and Equestrian. Motorcycles and mountain bikes are prohibited.

Bullet Creek Spur – FS Trail 124. Length: 0.6 mile. Rated: Easy. Multiple use trail – Hiking and Equestrian. Motorcycles and mountain bikes are prohibited.

Hogback Horse Trail – FS Trail 126. Length: 4.0 miles. Rated: Moderate. Multiple use trail – Hiking and Equestrian. Motorcycles and mountain bikes are prohibited.

Hogback Spur Trail – FS Trail 127. Length: 1.5. Rated: Moderate. Multiple use trail – Hiking and Equestrian. Motorcycles and mountain bikes are prohibited.

Hemp Top Trail – FS Trail 145. Length: 5.0. Rated: Difficult. Multiple use trail – Hiking and Equestrian. Motorcycles and mountain bikes are prohibited.

Horseback-Allowed Trails

Sylco Trail – FS Trail 75 – Length: 11.0 miles. Rated: Easy. Shared Use Trail – Hiking, Mountain Biking, and Equestrian.

Smith Mountain – FS Trail 81. Length: 3.5 miles. Rated: Moderate. Multiple use trail: Hiking, Mountain Biking, Equestrians, and Motorcycle.

Unicoi Trail – FS Trail 82. Length: 5.8 miles. Rated: Moderate. Multiple use trail: Hiking, Mountain Biking, Equestrians, and Motorcycle.

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Places to stay near here

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The Tennessee Overhill region covers several areas that are full of wonderful places to stay. No matter where you end up, you can rest easy knowing days full of fun and adventure await!

Ocoee Retreat Center

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Welcome Valley Village

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Mountain Stream Cabins

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Red Roof Inn

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Ocoee Mist Farm B&B

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Chilhowee Campground

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Lake Ocoee Inn & Marina

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2 Rivers Campground

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Starr Mountain Retreat

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