Tellico Lake – Sinking Creek Trail

The hike will start at the Sinking Creek trailhead parking lot. The trail basically follows the shoreline of Tellico Lake and the total distance is about 4.5 miles. The trail is relatively flat, a few hills but nothing difficult. At the end of the trail we will have to walk about 1.5 miles on a paved road to the parking lot for a total distance of about 6 miles. Along the way we may stop at the Axley Chapel Cemetery. The hike difficulty is rated as easy. We recommend shoes to wear to and from the hike plus sturdy hiking shoes, other weather appropriate clothing, a snack, a drink and a camera.

If you are interested in a view of the area where we will be hiking and other trails in this area go to https://www.tellicowater.org/east-lakeshore-trail for trail descriptions and a unified view of the trail maps.

We will meet at the Walmart parking lot in Lenoir City, TN 321 N, nearest the Murphy Gas Station*. We will leave there at 9:00 am. We should be at the trail head by 9:45. We recommend that riders in a carpool pay the driver. Round trip distance from Walmart, 24 miles.

After the hike plan on stopping at the Gondolier in Lenoir City on the way back for a meal and refreshments. For specific information about the hike please call Tom before the 23rd at 865-588-5622 and leave a message or send an email to cressler@retiree.utk.edu.

*If you are coming from I-40 on 321 toward Lenoir City turn left at the stop light just past the stop light for the hospital. At the next cross street, to your left, you will see Murphy Gas and the Walmart parking lot.