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Smith Mountain Trail
Saturday, December 23, 2023
| Other Names | Cherokee National Forest, Coker Creek Zone, Kirkland Gap, West Fork Wolf Creek, Smith Mountain Trail #69 |
| Last Known Status | Open |
Located in the Cherokee National Forest, this trail is 4.5 miles long. Most of the trail is single track but eventually ties into some old forest service roads that are mostly wide and hard packed with some loose gravel.
While not a major riding destination, this is a good place to bring the dual sport for an easy day ride. The trail is open year-round but the best time to explore would be during the spring and fall months.
REGULATIONS
| Permit Required | No | |
| Dates Open | Year-Round | |
| Other ATV Stickers Accepted | Unknown | |
| Spark Arrestor | Yes | A spark arresting exhaust silencer or end cap is required for all vehicles. |
| Noise Limit | Yes (96 dB) | |
| Whip Flags | Not Required | |
| Maximum Vehicle Width | ||
 Motorcycles & Dirt Bikes | Permitted | |
 Four Wheelers | Prohibited | |
 UTV & SXS | Prohibited | |
 SUVs & Jeeps (registered) | Prohibited | |
| Dune Buggy & Sand Rail 4x4 (unregistered) | Prohibited | |
| 2 Stroke Engines | No Restriction | |
 Camping | Some Areas | (camp in developed sites only) |
 Campfires | ||
| Night Riding | Unknown | |
| Trail Blazing | Prohibited | stay on the trail |
| Rule Enforcement |
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TYPE OF AREA
| Area | Motorized Trails |
| Land | National Forest |
FEES & PASSES
| Parking | (None) |
| Entry | (None) |
| Riding | (None) |
| Camping | (None) |
RATINGS
| Our Rating |  Good |
| Recommended Stay | 1-2 Days |
| Comments | (Scroll Down For Rider Reviews & Comments) |
DRIVING DIRECTIONS
| Nearest City | Turtletown, TN | ||
| From: Turtletown, TN
1) Take SR-68 south about 3 miles 2) Turn right (west) on Kimsey Hwy, continue 3.2 miles 3) Turn left (west) on Smith Mountain Road, continue 3.4 miles toward trailhead. |
OFFICIAL CONTACTS
| Contact Info | Cherokee National Forest - Hiwassee Ranger District 3171 Highway 64 Benton, TN 37037 (423) 338-3300 mailroom_r8_cherokee@fs.fed.us www.fs.usda.gov |
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TERRAIN
| Miles Of Trail | 5 | |
| Climate Type | Forest | |
| Elevation | 2100 to 2250 ft. | |
| Trail Maintenance | Unknown | |
| Single Track |  Many | |
| Hazards |  Few | (hazards assumed marked but use caution) |
 Novice |  Some | |
 Amateur |  Mostly | |
 Expert |  Little |
GPS POINTS
KEY SERVICES
 Gasoline | Turtletown, TN | |
| Diesel | Turtletown, TN | |
 Water | Turtletown, TN | |
 RV Hookup | Turtletown, TN | |
 RV Disposal | Turtletown, TN | |
| Campground | 1-5 Miles (NW) | Lost Creek Campground (423) 338-3300 |
 Conv Store | Turtletown, TN |
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