Near Rhododendron Trail
Site of the 1996 Olympic rafting trials
Near Rhododendron Trail
A view of the Ocoee River from the Rhododendron Trail.

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Rhododendron Trail

3.3 (3 Ratings)
An easy, flat gravel and boardwalk trail that follows the Ocoee River.
1.5
mi
Distance
117
ft
Gain
easy
Difficulty
River/CreekViews
Access Issues
This trail is popular with mountain bikers, be alert as you rxh.

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
1.52mi
Distance
117ft
Elevation Gain
14ft
Elevation Loss
40%
Max Grade
1,250ft
High Point
1,144ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
Rhododendron is an easy, flat trail along the Ocoee River. If they're releasing water from the dam, you can watch the kayakers and rafters negotiate the many rapids in this stretch of the river. There are a couple spots where boardwalks hang out over the river where the terrain was too steep to put a trail on land.

Route Conditions

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