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- Red Oak Ridge Trail
 Located 8 miles north of Celina, Tennessee off
highway 53, hosts 18 miles of beautiful and scenic trails developed for
horseback riding. Beginning on a wooded ridgetop, riders can descend to follow
the pristine Dale Hollow Shoreline. Seven loops provide for cutbacks to shorten
or lengthen the trail. Eagles Bluff Overlook provides for one of the most
spectacular vistas of Dale Hollow Lake. Hikers are welcome. A corral, storm
shelter, and stalls are available. Free primitive camping permit required for
overnight stays. Alcoholic beverages are prohibited and coggins papers required.
Follow the signs toward Holly Creek Marina and Red Oak Ridge.
 August of 1999, The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Dale Hollow was awarded
$43,764 in grant dollars as part of the Recreation Trails Program (RTP). Funding
for this grant award is provided through the Federal Recreation Trails Program
under the Transportation Equity Act of the 21st Century. As part of
the grant, 20% matching funds will be committed with 5% of the total project
coming from non-federal sources. In partnership with the local Clay County
Government and Parks and Recreation Board, Red Oak Ridge trail will undergo an
extensive renovation to improve access, retard erosion, provide for drainage,
control overuse areas, enhance signage and provide additional facilities. All
projected improvements will be completed by September 30, 2002.
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 Accordian Bluff Hiking Trail
An 7.5-mile stretch of scenic trail that
connects the Lillydale and Willow Grove Campgrounds, both located approximately
20 miles north of Livingston, Tennessee. This natural soil surface trail winds
along the shoreline of Dale Hollow, ascends to the ridge-top and then returns
back toward the shoreline. The area is thickly forested and contains some old
growth timber. Accordian Bluff is ideal for birders and wildflower enthusiasts.
Parking is available at each trailhead.
NOTICE: Accordian Bluff Hiking Trail is approximately
7.5
miles long one-way.
It is not a loop trail.
The trail is an easy to moderate hike for the majority of the distance.
However, there is a steep and difficult hike up to the ridge top. The
trail then meanders at a level pace before a steep descent back down
near the lake.
Allow approximately 6 to 7 hours for a quick pace hike of the trail. For
a more leisurely walk, allow 8 to 10 hours.
Please Pack out all trash.
The trial crosses onto private property. Please be respectful of these
areas and stay on the designated trail.
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