Clear Creek Trail No. 379

Clear Creek Trail No. 379 is an easy out-and-back hike in the Cherokee National Forest near Benton, Tennessee, routed through the Chilhowee Recreation Area. Expect a short dirt walk with a gentle overall climb—about 95 ft of elevation gain over the hike.

Plan on roughly 1.54 miles round-trip if you stay on Clear Creek Trail No. 379. The surface is ground/footway, so footwear with good traction is the simplest choice, especially if the trail has recently been wet.

Because this trail sits inside a larger recreation-area trail system, it’s practical as a quick add-on when you’re already at Chilhowee—rather than a destination hike on its own.

With the route being dirt and short, the main limiter is conditions: after rain, the tread can get muddy. If you’re heading out in questionable weather, do a quick scout of the first stretch before committing your full loop timing.

The trail is labeled easy (SAC hiking scale) and is set up for hikers wanting a low-commitment option. It also allows bicycles, so be ready to share the narrow tread with cyclists.

For navigation, use an offline map or downloaded route, then follow the signed/named trail corridor through the Chilhowee area back to your turnaround point.

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