Near Flint Mill Trail
Flint Mill Trail is quite the climb, but the view is so worth it!
Near Flint Mill Trail
Flint Mill Gap offers a spectacular autumn view of South Holston Lake.
Near Flint Mill Trail
Sneaky she is
Near Flint Mill Trail
Looking over S. Holston Lake
Near Flint Mill Trail
The Flint Mill Trail Trailhead is often leafy, but always gorgeous.

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Flint Mill Trail

4.2 (9 Ratings)
A short, steep, trail leading to an incredible view of South Holston Lake.
2.5
mi
Distance
1,449
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
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Flatter
Steeper
2.49mi
Distance
1,449ft
Elevation Gain
1,449ft
Elevation Loss
45%
Max Grade
3,394ft
High Point
2,055ft
Low Point
Path Type
There and Back
Description
The trailhead is located off of Flatwoods Road where there is a brown post with a blue circle and #49 at the edge of the road indicating the trailhead. The first half of the hike features a gradual incline through the open woods, and the second half of the trail is very, very steep and strenuous. The trail is marked with blue blazes all the way to the top. When the trail reaches the Holston Mountain Ridge, there will be a clearing with Flint Rock overlooking South Holston Lake with a 180deg view. This trail passes the Flatwoods Horse Trail and also connects to the Holston Mountain Trail at the top, making it easy to continue your journey.
History & Background
This trail is located in Cherokee National Forest in the Watauga Ranger District.

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