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Honey Creek Loop National Recreation Trail
4.9 ★★★★★ 51 Google reviews · Running trail in Allardt, Tennessee · Hours vary
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Mixed
- Loop distance
- 7.1 mi
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Not reported
Confirmed from Honey Creek Loop National Recreation Trail's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.
Rocky loop trail along cliffs, caves and creeks featuring waterfalls and scenic views, plus spots for camping.
What runners say about Honey Creek Loop National Recreation Trail
“The Honey Creek Loop Trail is a 6 Mile Trail that takes you along beautiful rock formations, small creeks, and caves.”
This loop trail is definitely tough when you decend into the canyon. There is some small climbing involved including a very steep ladder/staircase. You also have to squeeze through boulders and small cave like areas.
We hiked Honey Creek Loop trail at Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area. It was absolutely amazing! We hiked about 6.8 miles, including the loop, the short spur trail up to Honey Creek Overlook (and back), and a little bit of off trail wandering (slightly lost).
This trail was a blast! Best to go in the spring or after a rain to see all the waterfalls! The loop ended up being about 7 miles instead of the posted 5 miles at the trailhead.
One of my favorite trails. I rate the trail as hard as I don't know the audience reading but if you aren't new to hiking east TN terrain then I rate the trail as moderate. 5.5 mile loop with rock outcroppings to cross, 'fat-man squeezes' to go through, creeks to walk through and many other obstacles and scenes to see.
Trail conditions & character
“8 miles, including the loop, the short spur trail up to Honey Creek Overlook (and back), and a little bit of off trail wandering (slightly lost).”
“We hiked about 6.8 miles, including the loop, the short spur trail up to Honey Creek Overlook (and back), and a little bit of off trail wandering (slightly lost).”
“5 mile loop with rock outcroppings to cross, 'fat-man squeezes' to go through, creeks to walk through and many other obstacles and scenes to see.”
“I prefer more cascades or a better waterfall destination hike and more greenery less dark rocky areas.”
“Be prepared to climb rocks, squeeze threw tight spots & if it's rained your feet will get wet.”
“There was no one there the parking lot was empty and parked right next to the lookout.”
“Very short trail to the spot to look at the beautiful river below,well maintained and paved to take a mobility scooter up.”
Plan your run at Honey Creek Loop National Recreation Trail
The practical stuff
- AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
- SurfaceMixed — more than one surface along the route, so check the segment you plan to run
- Loop distance7.1 mi back to where you parked. Long enough for a real long run.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadparking — reported by runners
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