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Hickory Creek and Conasauga River Trails share the same tread- way from the sharp left turn to where the fords start again at Little Rough Creek. The combined trail makes a flattened half loop away from, then back to, the river. The formerly farmed field now sup-ports an impressive stand of second-growth trees—hemlock, sweet-gum, white pine, and tall, straight yellow poplar. Christmas fern (also known as evergreen) is common beside the old wagon track. Before curling back to the river, the route passes beside an old, grassed-in beaver pond, still holding open water near the dam.
Beautiful ride to the Creek. Camping area was nice and great for kids.
Please make a note that it is a gravel road to reach to this place, of around 7 miles from 441.
This is the best one to start with, It was our first backpacking, we had a hike for like 3.5 miles(one way) and then did camp. Beautiful place, nice and plenty of camp sites. We tried to hike to panther creek falls but it was more like climbing, quite difficult, rather we enjoyed relaxing in one of the streams. We will definitely do it again.
Gorgeous up here. Definitely worth the travel, but watch for bears and hogs.
