Depart:  8:00 am Chota parking lot - directly across from the Marathon Gas station 

Length of Hike:  3.7 miles

Elevation Change:  298 feet

Rating:  Easy to Moderate

Hike Description:  A loop hike following the lakeshore with views of the lake and mountains.  The hike will follow the outer parts of the red, yellow and blue trails, in a clockwise direction, from the picnic area parking lot.  The trail includes both forest and meadowlands and includes some moderate elevation changes.

Hiking boots, water, snacks, bug spray and hiking sticks recommended. 

Note:  There will be a 30-minute pre-hike ranger presentation.

Hike Leaders:  Louise Williams and Deb Symanski

Location/Distance/Drive Time:  338 Ft. Loudon Road, Vonore, TN - 15 miles/30 minutes.

Directions:  From Chota Center, take a right onto SR-444, go 7.1 miles and turn left onto SR-72.  Drive 6.0 miles and turn left onto US-411.  Drive 2.4 miles and take right onto SR-360.  Drive 1.9 miles, take a slight left onto Fort Loudon Road.  Park will be on your left.  

No pets allowed due to liability issues.