Piney Creek-Hugo's Loop

The Piney Creek area of the Davy Crockett National Forest has 53 miles of well-marked trails that meander through the gently rolling forest lands. To make the trails useful for those on foot, the trail system is designed with various loops that combine multiple trails and short sections along forest service roads. This loop is the longest of the six loops in the area. The trails are wide, clear, well-marked, and lightly used. We have always had them to ourselves. The majority of this loop follows the White Trail with one cut through on the north end along a forest service road.

The area was timbered by the Central Coal and Coke Company (4-C) many years ago. The remains of the old mill are located at the nearby Ratcliff Lake Recreation area where you can also camp or stop by for a swim in the lake after a hike.