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Summary: Your hike will begin at the trail marked "Longest Mile". These trails are part of old log roads that make wide and easy hiking possible. You will follow this trail to Coyote Point. At 3.40 MM you will come to the Rankin Spring House and from here it is just over 1/2 mile to Coyote Point. There are picnic tables for lunch or have a seat on the rock ledge with a view. On a clear day you can see into Oak Ridge, Kingston and test your peak knowledge of the Smokies as the GSMNP mountain range is very visible from here. After lunch backtrack to the intersection and now join Southwest Trail this will begin your descend from Lone Mtn. At the 6.35 MM you will encounter 3 major stream crossings and will vary depending on recent rainfall of difficulty. You will open to a gravel road (at the time of this report the remaining trail was closed due to tornado damage) take this steep 1.25-mile road back to your car.This trail is not very scenic but makes a great trail for a workout. Trailhead: From Oak Ridge: take Hwy 62 then turn left on Pettit Lane at stop sign go straight, then go pass the ranger station and first trailhead, 4 miles turn left, the road will fork stay right for 1 mile, road will dead end turn left onto gravel road parking and trailhead is 1 mile ahead. (Lat:36.05775 Lon:-84.57716) Trail Guides for Lone Mountain: Best Seasons: Year-Round User Groups: Hikers, Bikes, Horses, Ranger Contact: Lone Mtn State Forest 423-346-6655 Localhikes Reporter: This hike was submitted by Bobby Trotter, who has posted 74 other hikes on this site Trail Reviews Submit your own review 
Reviewed by RL on 6/27/2008 In response to JimZ - the directions are actually correct. He says to go pass the ranger station and the first trailhead (which is where you are referring to as being the starting point). The area he says to goto is another trailhead, not the trailhead beside the ranger station. 
Reviewed by Stansberry on 1/4/2007 An easier trailhead to locate is near the forestry HQ: From I-40 Exit #347, follow US-27 north for appx. 11 miles. You'll see an orange-and-white building, with Lone Mountain rising behind it, and a sign pointing the way to the forest. Follow Clayton Howard for appx. 1/2 mile. From this trailhead, it's a 4-mile hike to Coyote Point. There a few steep spots, but they're short in duration. Also, there is now a faint (but blazed with pink ribbons) trail that goes over the summit, and is accessed just north of the southwest trail junction near Coyote Point.
Reviewed by Jane on 6/1/2006 I ride the horse trails ....... which are quite challenging. There is a great place for trailer parking and unloading. I love it there. I can relax and have lunch and continue on many of the side trails to make it about a 12-15 mile ride. The riders stay off the hiking trail reserved for hikers only. We co-habitate well there
Reviewed by JimZ on 2/2/2006 Trailhead Update: The reporter says to go 4 miles on Clayton Howard Road etc. etc. to the trailhead. Actually, it's about 1 mile, then you turn left and go another mile, then turn left onto a gravel road. The paved road doesn't dead-end, as he describes. Another problem with the Lone Mt. hike is that the rpeorter says turn left on to Pettit Lane from Highway 62. Pettit Lane is unmarked, so you couldn't find it. It's actually .4 mile past Patton Lane, a marked road on the right-hand side. Notice: Traveling in the backcountry can be hazardous. You are responsible for informing yourself about these hazards and taking necessary precautions. Information on this web site comes from volunteer reporters and may contain errors or omissions. A current guidebook and proper equipment are essential for safe enjoyment of the hikes posted on this site. Keys: Tennessee Hiking, Tennessee Trails, Tennessee Hikes, Morgan County Hiking, Morgan County Trails, Morgan County Hikes | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
