CT - Soddy Creek Gorge Trail (North)

CT - Soddy Creek Gorge Trail (North) is a long-distance Cumberland Trail section hike near Soddy-Daisy, Tennessee, set up as a point-to-point route. Plan on roughly 10.5 miles (16.9 km) with about 889 feet of total elevation gain, and expect around 4.5 hours of hiking time.

The route is graded hard by route listings, and it’s typically done as a day hike or as part of an overnight trip. Most descriptions place it in heavily wooded terrain, with the gorge and creek as the consistent theme along the way.

This section is also treated as a ground-surface path route, matching its long-distance “member route” intent within the Cumberland Trail system. Expect sustained effort rather than short, easy strolling—especially if you’re moving quickly or carrying a pack.

Elevation gain is substantial for the mileage, so pacing matters. If you’re using timing estimates, treat the commonly cited ~4.5-hour duration as a baseline and build in extra time for breaks and slower sections.

Because it’s used for both day hiking and backpacking, the route is workable for through-hike planning—start early enough to avoid being late back at your takeout, and treat water planning as a key part of the day since it runs along a creek/gorge corridor.

The trail entry is specifically labeled “North,” separate from “CT - Soddy Creek Gorge Trail (South),” so make sure you’ve selected the correct direction/segment before committing to your itinerary.

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