Trail Overview
This trail follows a maintained gravel road that can be a bit bumpy in spots, but it winds through the forest and makes for a peaceful, scenic drive. Several side trails split off along the way, though most are fairly narrow and overgrown. While the main route is accessible, it's best to be cautious if you decide to explore the offshoots. There are no campsites along this trail and no services such as water or trash disposal. Cell coverage is limited in the area, so be sure to check your OnX app before setting out.
History
Cherokee Wildlife Management Area occupies more than 31,000 acres of rolling oak-hickory hills, meadows, and pond-dotted creek bottoms in southwestern Cherokee County. The property is split almost evenly between a 16,000-acre Public Hunting Area that stays open for statewide seasons and a 15,360-acre Game Management Area reserved mainly for controlled hunts, allowing wildlife managers to balance public access with habitat protection.