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Address and Phone:
F.S. Rd. 108
Reliance, TN 37369

Phone: (423) 338-5201

Admission Rates:
Per Vehicle $3

Hours Open to the Public:
Open Year-round

Discounts:
Senior Citizen Discount

Payment Types Accepted:
Cash, Personal Check

John Muir Trail

City: Reliance, TN
Region: East Tennessee

An easy 20-mile hike beginning at Childers Creek in Reliance and ending near TN/NC line. It follows the Hiwassee River. First three miles very easy.

Take Hwy. 411 north from U.S. 64 junction 11.4 mi. to Hwy. 30. Turn right on 30, travel 6 mi. to Hwy. 315, turn left on 315, cross the river and take the first right on Childer Creek Rd. Childers Creek parking area will be on the right 1 mi. Trail head is at the end of the lot.

Get turn-by-turn direction using the interactive map above.

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Things to do

Looking for a day of fun and frolic? Here’s a quick list of nearby attractions that you may enjoy.

Fort Marr Blockhouse

Ocoee Scenic Byway

Chilhowee Gliderport

The Old Copper Road Historic Trail

Places to stay

Looking for a place to rest between adventures? Here’s a quick list of nearby places to stay.

Holiday Terrace Motel

Hiwassee River Recreation Corridor

Mountain Stream Lodging

Ocoee River Rats

Upcoming events

Date: Nov 21, 2009 - Nov 22, 2009
Centennial Holiday Show
Location: Franklin, TN

Date: Nov 20, 2009 - Nov 22, 2009
32nd Annual Santa's Workshop
Location: Cookeville, TN

Date: Nov 20, 2009 - Nov 22, 2009
7th Annual Stoddart Open House
Location: Crawford, TN

Date: Nov 10, 2009 - Nov 22, 2009
6th Annual Trees of Christmas
Location: Lawrenceburg, TN

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