Category: Historical

Sugar Hill Loop Trail and 18th Century Settlement

Sugar Hill Loop Trail, a moderate trail that offers panoramic views, history, wildlife encounters and glimpses of the Clinch River, is a true gem of a hiking experience, especially for those with young families or fur-babies. At around the halfway point of this scenic loop trail, you’ll have an opportunity to explore the ruins of…Read more

Red Fox Trail to Killing Rock

Red Fox Trail, a moderate trail with historic significance, takes its name from M.B. Taylor (a.k.a. “The Red Fox”), who was hanged following a massacre at the site in 1892 that left five dead. At this out-and-back’s destination point, you’ll reach what’s known today as Killing Rock, where an ambush resulted in the gruesome scene….Read more