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Watauga Point Trailhead
4.6 ★★★★★ 25 Google reviews · Running trail in Elizabethton, Tennessee · Open 24 hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Open 24 hours
Confirmed from Watauga Point Trailhead'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.
What runners say about Watauga Point Trailhead
“On it's own merit, it was beautiful.”
There’s a rainbow in these pictures you can barely see it. But it’s Beautiful here. This was next to the boat ramp. You can drive on up to the top level and there is seats, bathrooms, this is where you can see the top of the dam.
This is a trailhead that takes you to where the Appalachian Trial crosses the dam. The view from the dam is very nice. It is easy to hike down and a steep hike back up. The view is worth the hike.
A good place to go and just hang out around the lake. Plenty of space and trails if you like to hike.
Trail conditions & character
“You can drive on up to the top level and there is seats, bathrooms, this is where you can see the top of the dam.”
“You can drive on up to the top level and there is seats, bathrooms, this is where you can see the top of the dam.”
Plan your run at Watauga Point Trailhead
The practical stuff
- AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
- DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadrestrooms — reported by runners
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Hours
| Monday | Open 24 hours |
| Tuesday | Open 24 hours |
| Wednesday | Open 24 hours |
| Thursday | Open 24 hours |
| Friday | Open 24 hours |
| Saturday | Open 24 hours |
| Sunday | Open 24 hours |
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