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Short, paved hike down to the ruins of the Tellico Blockhouse, which was established in 1794.


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867' 264 m

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824' 251 m

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42' 13 m

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Features Fall Colors · Historical Significance · Lake · Views

Fort Loudoun State Park and the Tellico Blockhouse are open from 8:00 am - sunset every day with the exception of Christmas Day. The visitor center and museum are only open until 4:30 pm.

Need to Know

The nearest facilities are at Fort Loudoun State Park where restrooms, drinks, and snacks can be purchased.

Description

The Tellico Blockhouse Trail is a paved trail the descends from the parking lot to the Tellico Blockhouse on the Little Tennessee River/Tellico Lake. As the trail departs the parking lot, it passes an informational sign that provides information regarding the history of the blockhouse.

The trail begins to turn to the left and continues to descend toward the Tellico Lake, the blockhouse starts to come into view. Tellico Lake is off to the right and views across the lake to Fort Loudoun are nice. The views toward the Smoky Mountains and of the lake are fantastic. The trail ends at the ruins of the blockhouse where you can see the original outline of the fort with a mixture of foundation and posts. There is a reconstructed tower that is part of the outline. From here, explore the site before retracing your steps and returning to your vehicle.

Flora & Fauna

The blockhouse sits on the banks of Tellico Lake, where you can see numerous birds throughout the year.

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David Hitchcock

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Views of Tellico Lake and in the fall, the beautiful fall colors can be enjoyed at the end of the trail.
Oct 25, 2023 near Vonore, TN
When you get to the end of the trail, you come to the remains of the Tellico Blockhouse, that you can explore at your own pace.
Oct 25, 2023 near Vonore, TN
The paved trail descends gently toward the blockhouse.
Oct 25, 2023 near Vonore, TN

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