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Trailhead for Hemlock Trail
4.8 ★★★★★ 45 Google reviews · Running trail in Crossville, Tennessee · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Loop distance
- 3.3 mi
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Trailhead for Hemlock 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.
Maintained area with more than 15 different paths for hiking, plus elevation changes and deer.
What runners say about Trailhead for Hemlock Trail
“Simple elevation changes, sometimes creekside, vegetation changes, well maintained, so peaceful, .”
“Can get muddy but the creeks and pine trees are beautiful.”
Great trail! Nice views of the lake at the beginning & Easy parking. Well maintained & shaded.
Ample parking is available at the old boat launch on Rotherham Dr. The hike is fairly strenuous. It's a steady climb. I believe the elevation changes by 300 feet. There's an other lot off of Catoosa near the terminus of Rotherham at the top of the hill if you want to do downhill first.
The walking and hiking trails maintained by the local residents are the most awesome set of trails. Impressive natural trails with just the right amount of bridges stone laid steps and elevation changes.
I had done the Rotherham trail previously so I wanted to check out the other side so I took the Hemlock. It follows Lick creek for a half mile or so. It's very lush and green. It climbs gradually to the top of the ridge.
Trail conditions & character
“Impressive natural trails with just the right amount of bridges stone laid steps and elevation changes.”
“Can get muddy but the creeks and pine trees are beautiful.”
“I only passed through, but saw no cars so plenty of parking, it's a nice area to relax for those passing through and there are benches close to give you a rest.”
“The Hemlock Trail can be hiked out and back, or you can make a loop approximately 3 miles long, since it connects to all of the routes near Good Samaritans.”
Plan your run at Trailhead for Hemlock Trail
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- Loop distance3.3 mi back to where you parked
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadparking — reported by runners
- Websitegladetrails.com
Hours
| Monday | 6 am–6:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 6 am–6:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 6 am–6:30 pm |
| Thursday | 6 am–6:30 pm |
| Friday | 6 am–6:30 pm |
| Saturday | 6 am–6:30 pm |
| Sunday | 6 am–6:30 pm |
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