Buggy Trail

The Buggy Trail start is found at the end of a park road. It is marked with a buggy sign, purple blaze and arrow. There are plenty of parking areas nearby. This description is of a clockwise hike on Buggy Trail. It is a wide, flat trail, with occasional short, gentle ups and downs. Heading out on Buggy Trail, trees are sparse in the grassy fields. Mountains to the south can be seen. Almost immediately a water tower is passed. The trail then enters the forest, and will continue in the forest for several miles. At the 0.9 mile mark the trail turns right/north to follow along next to a road for a mile. The trail is well protected from the road by a fence. At the 2 mile mile, Buggy Trail turns right and leaves the road behind. This is the beginning of a long beautiful forested stretch. Surrounded by tall firs, larches, pines, and other conifers, the trail winds through the forest for the next 4.8 miles. It passes a hidden shooting range, travels along the north edge of Farragut State Park, and then heads south back to the park roads and facilities. A few side trails are passed along the way. At the 6.8 mile mark, the trail emerges from the forest at some maintenance facilities, a park road, and other trails. From here on the trail follows and crosses park roads, and passes park facilities as it travels through thin forest, with sparse trees, little undergrowth and grassy lands. There are several twists and turns so watch for the purple blazes and arrows to stay on Buggy Trail. After a total of 8.9 miles, Buggy Trail ends where it started, close to the equestrian area.