NATURAL ATTRACTIONS

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A Conservation Coalition is forming to protect and enhance one of East Tennessee’s most valuable resources- the French Broad River. Partners are collaborating to create an Open Space corridor of river and land, enhanced for recreation and rural preservation that would include a Blueway, equestrian trail, wildlife refuge, historic sites, natural areas, parks and agricultural land.
  Guide to the French Broad River

ALBRIGHT GROVE  Hike Maddron Bald trail to Albright Grove Loop.  The oldest trees in the GSMNP.  Vintage hikers adore it. Address Phone Great Smoky Mountains National Park Contact: Tourism Office tourism@cockecounty.com (423) 625-9675

ALLEN BRANCH POND  Fishing, wildlife viewing, interpretive signage, enjoy the sights and sounds of a warm water pond ecosystem. Address Phone Cherokee National Forest Contact: Tourism Office tourism@cockecounty.com (423) 625-9675

HALL'S TOP  Offers an unbelievable view of Cocke County. Address Phone Cherokee National Forest Contact: Tourism Office tourism@cockecounty.com (423) 625-9675

HEN WALLOW FALLS TRAIL  Once a fashionable desitnation for a sunday drive and picnic.   A moderate hike. Address Phone Great Smoky Mountains National Park Contact: Tourism Office tourism@cockecounty.com (423) 625-9675

MARTHA SUNDQUIST FOREST  Two hiking trails roughed in, nothing improved. Surrounded by the Cherokee National Forest on three sides. Mature mountain and cove hardwood. Wildlife management area, special provisions for bear hunting, fishing, timber production, hunting demonstration. Address Phone John Henderson Assistant District Forester, D-1 1250 Hwy 73 Newport TN 37821 phn/fax (423)625-4092 john.henderson@state.tn.us

MAX PATCH AND GULF TRACT  Adjoins Pisgah National Forest, Applachian Trail, Cherokee National Forest.  A bear hunter's paradise. watch the sunset on Cocke County. Address Phone Cherokee National Forest Contact: Tourism Office tourism@cockecounty.com (423) 625-9675

MEADOW CREEK TOWER  Offers a 360° panoramic view. Address Phone Cherokee National Forest Contact: Tourism Office tourism@cockecounty.com (423) 625-9675

ROCKY TOP   World famous mountain. You'll understand the heritage of mountain people. Address Phone Cherokee National Forest Contact: Tourism Office tourism@cockecounty.com (423) 625-9675

SMOKY MOUNTAIN WILDLIFE PROGRAMS, INC.  See the wildlife that inhabit the area. Address Phone 311 South Highway 32 Cosby, 37722 (423) 487-4305

WEAVER'S BEND  Spectacular length of shoreline. Address Phone Cherokee National Forest Contact: Tourism Office tourism@cockecounty.com (423) 625-9675

WHITE ROCK (MT. CAMMERER)  Historic fire tower. Address Phone Great Smoky Mountains National Park Contact: Tourism Office tourism@cockecounty.com (423) 625-9675

WOLF CREEK FALLS  Majestic water falls, a must see. Address Phone Del Rio Contact: Tourism Office tourism@cockecounty.com (423) 625-9675