Citico Creek
Tellico Plains, Tennessee
| Address: | ~Forest Srv Rd, Tellico Plains, TN 37385, USA |
| GPS: |
35°24'5.4"N 84°6'12.4"W Maps | Directions |
| State: | Tennessee |
| Trail Length: | 22.00 miles |
| MTB Difficulty: | Easiest |
| Trail Type: | Loop |
| MTB Trail Type: | Doubletrack |
Mountain Bike
Route Climbs High into the mountains then returns along Citico Creek.Indian Boundry trail circles the lake for beginners. Courtesy of Singletracks.com
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Citico Creek Mountain Bike Trail in Tellico Plains, Tennessee - Directions, Maps, Photos, and Review
Citico Creek is a singletrack mountain bike trail in Tellico Plains, Tennessee. View maps, videos, photos, and reviews of Citico Creek bike trail in Tellico Plains.
http://www.singletracks.com/bike-trails/citico-creek/Never modify trail features. Ride trails when they're dry enough that you won't leave ruts. Speak up when you see others on the trail and always yield to hikers, horses, and others coming uphill. Always ride on the established trail.
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- Plan Ahead and Prepare
- Travel & camp on durable surfaces
- Dispose of waste properly
- Leave what you find
- Minimize campfire impacts
- Respect wildlife
- Be considerate of other visitors
Directions
From Tellico Plains, Tennessee
- Head southeast on Old State Hwy 165/Veterans Memorial Dr toward Southard St (0.2 mi)
- Turn right onto TN-165 E/Cherohala Skyway/Unicoi TurnpikeContinue to follow TN-165 E/Cherohala Skyway(13.6 mi)
- Turn left onto Indian Boundary Rd (1.3 mi)
- Indian Boundary Rd turns right and becomes Forest Srv RdDestination will be on the left(0.4 mi)
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