Hiking Trails

Experience this 2.1-mile out-and-back trail near Benton, Tennessee. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 46 min to complete. This is a popular trail for hiking, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day

Experience this 4.6-mile loop trail near Benton, Tennessee. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 53 min to complete. This is a popular trail for hiking, mountain biking, and running, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. The trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

With its glorious ridgeline views and the innumerable crossings of mountain streams, the almost 300 mile long Benton MacKaye Trail (BMT) comes by its reputation for beauty honestly. Nestled in the Southern Appalachian Mountains, the BMT has some of the most varied and abundant wildflowers of any temperate climate forest in the world – and — the variety of tree species is second to none.

Try this 6.8-mile loop trail near Benton, Tennessee. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 51 min to complete. This is a popular trail for hiking, mountain biking, and running, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. The trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

While Clemmer has sections that are beginner friendly, the trail as a whole is better for intermediate to advanced hikers. This trailhead is a primary access point to the Chilhowee Trails System. Wanna really go for it? Start at the top of the mountain with the Benton Falls Trail and hike a total distance of 11.8 miles—down and back up.

Head out on this 9.5-mile loop trail near Benton, Tennessee. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 4 h 35 min to complete. This is a popular trail for hiking and mountain biking, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. The trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime. Dogs are welcome and may be off-leash in some areas.

This 2.7-mile out-and-back trail is considered a moderately challenging route and takes an average of 1 h 23 min to complete. This is a very popular area for birding, hiking, and running, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring.

This 3.7-mile out-and-back trail is generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 31 min to complete. This is a popular trail for camping, hiking, and walking, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day.

Get to know this 1.2-mile loop trail near Benton, Tennessee. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 27 min to complete. This trail is great for walking, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring.

Experience this 0.7-mile loop trail near Benton, Tennessee. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 14 min to complete. This is a popular trail for running and walking, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Discover this 0.7-mile loop trail near Benton, Tennessee. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 17 min to complete. This trail is great for walking, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring.

Explore this 7.6-mile out-and-back trail near Benton, Tennessee. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 4 h 35 min to complete. This is a popular trail for camping and hiking, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. The trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

This trail is considered a moderately challenging route and takes an average of 1 h 18 min to complete. This trail is great for hiking, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring.