Rocky Top

2.5/5 (5 reviews)
Rocky Top is a rare offroad trail within the Cherokee National Forest of Tennessee. Long stretches of broken rock exposed to midday sun will surely delight anyone used to the mud or gravel roads in darkly shaded hollows that make up most of the trails in the area. As you ascend, and hear the rocks...Read More
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Highlights of Rocky Top

Altitude Category IconAltitude
Beginner Category IconBeginner
Forest Category IconForest
Rock Category IconRock
Scenic Category IconScenic
Highest Elevation
2460 ft
Shape of Trail
Straight Through
Typically Open
Year Round
Best Direction
South
Official Trail Name
402
Nearest Town
Newport
Nearest Services
Newport
Management Agency
Cherokee National Forest
District
Unaka Ranger District

Overview

Rocky Top is a rare offroad trail within the Cherokee National Forest of Tennessee. Long stretches of broken rock exposed to midday sun will surely delight anyone used to the mud or gravel roads in darkly shaded hollows that make up most of the trails in the area. As you ascend, and hear the rocks crunch under the tires, the foliage parts, giving you views of the misty-looking Blue Ridge Mountains. Further adding to the rareness factor, continue to Big Fill to give yourself over 9 miles and a full day of an authentic 4WD experience when you are done with this trail.

Trail Difficulty and Assessment

Trail Guide Overview
7 Waypoints
23 Trail Photos
1 Trail Concerns
5 Community Reviews
1 Video
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