# Cherokee National Forest Trails

**Location:** Cleveland, TN | **Difficulty:** Moderate | **Length:** 100+ miles

**GPS:** 35.2234, -84.3567

**Vehicle requirements:** 4WD with low range, all-terrain or mild mud-terrain tires (31–33"), skid plates recommended. Stock-to-2" lift handles most obstacles.

**Best season:** April - November

650,000 acres of Appalachian forest roads along the Tennessee-North Carolina border. Stunning fall foliage, cascading waterfalls, and ridgeline roads with valley views.

**Region:** Southeast • **Trail type:** Trail • **Rating:** 4.5/5

**Highlights:** Fall foliage, Waterfalls, Ridge roads, 650,000 acres, Appalachian scenery

**Nearby campgrounds:**
- [Copper Basin Campground (Ducktown, Tennessee)](https://4x4playground.com/camping/tennessee/copper-basin-campground)
- [Abrams Creek Campground (Tallassee, Tennessee)](https://4x4playground.com/camping/tennessee/abrams-creek-campground)
- [Look Rock Campground (Walland, Tennessee)](https://4x4playground.com/camping/tennessee/look-rock-campground)

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