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Doe Mountain Recreation Area

Friday, June 08, 2018

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Alt Names

Harbin Branch, Chimney Rock

Last Known Status

Open

This new offroad area offers 8,600 acres of wooded forest and about 60+ miles of multiple-use trails that mainly consists of old logging roads. The terrain is mostly hardpacked and smooth, making it a good choice for beginners or those just looking for a relaxing ride.

The trails are open daily from sunrise to sunset but the trailhead office is open from 8:30am-4:30pm. Overnight parking is not permitted at the trailhead but camping with direct trail access can be found at R&D Campground. Cabin and lake house rentals can be found about 10 miles away. A permit is required which can be purchased onsite during weekends or at local vendors during the week.

Recent improvements include rebuilding Trail 15 back in October 2017 which provides access to Pioneer Village Shopping Center (near Mountain City) which has multiple restaurants and a Marathon fuel station directly off the trail.

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DRIVING DIRECTIONS

Nearest City

Mountain City, TN

Address

1203 Harbin Hill Road, Mountain City, TN 37863

Street Map

Trail Map

From: Johnson City, TN
1) Take US-321 east about 7 miles
2) Turn right (south) onto TN-37/US-19, continue 5 miles
3) Turn left (east) onto TN-67, US-321, continue 25 miles
4) Turn right (south) onto Harbin Hill Road, continue about 1 mile toward park entrance.

TYPE OF AREA

Area

Trail

Land	State Forest

RATINGS

Our Rating	Good
Recommended Stay	Full Day
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TERRAIN

Approx Size	8,600 acres (13 sq mi)
Miles Of Trail	60
Climate Type	Forest
Elevation	2700 to 3700 ft.
Trail Maintenance	Marked, Rated, Lightly Maintained
Loose Dirt	Little
Hard Pack	Mostly
Sand	None
Mud	Little
Dust	Little
Rocks	Little
Trees	All
Steep Hills	Few
Water Crossings	Few
Small Jumps	None
Large Jumps	None
Berms	Few
Sand/Gravel Pits	None
Single Track	None
Roads	Mostly
Shade	Many
Hazards	Few	(hazards assumed marked but use caution)
Novice	Some
Amateur	Mostly
Expert	Little

REGULATIONS

Permit Required	Yes	Doe Mountain Recreation Pass
Dates Open	Daily - Trailhead office is open 8:30am-4:30pm, trails are open sunrise to sunset.
Spark Arrestor	Yes	A spark arresting silencer or end cap is required for all vehicles.
Noise Limit	Yes (96 dB)
Whip Flags	Not Required
Maximum Vehicle Width	No Restriction
Motorcycles	Permitted
Four Wheelers	Permitted
UTVs / SXS	Permitted
SUVs / Jeeps (registered)	Prohibited
Dune Buggy/Sand Rail 4x4 (unregistered)	Prohibited
Two Strokes / 2 Cycle Engines	No Restriction
Helmets Required	Yes
Bicycles	No Restriction
Hiking	No Restriction
Horseback	No Restriction
Camping	Prohibited
Campfires	Prohibited
Night Riding	No	trails are open daily from sunrise to sunset
Cross Country	Prohibited	no trailblazing
Fireworks	Prohibited
Emergency / Law Enforcement
Insurance	*Disclaimer: RiderPlanet recommends that all riders obtain motorcycle insurance or ATV / UTV insurance before visiting any of the locations depicted.

FEES & PASSES

Parking	(None)
Entry	(None)
Riding	Yes ($18.00 per rider) Annual Pass - $60
Camping	(None)

KEY SERVICES

First Aid	1-5 Miles (E)	Johnson County Community Hospital (423) 727-1100
Gasoline	1-5 Miles (W)	Exxon (423) 727-6589
Diesel	1-5 Miles (NE)	Exxon (423) 727-9522
Water	1-5 Miles (SW)	Roan Creek Campground (423) 768-0012
RV Hookup	1-5 Miles (SW)	Roan Creek Campground (423) 768-0012
RV Disposal	1-5 Miles (SW)	Roan Creek Campground (423) 768-0012
Campground	1-5 Miles (SW)	Roan Creek Campground (423) 768-0012
Conv Store	1-5 Miles (W)	Exxon (423) 727-6589
Swim Area	5-20 Miles (SW)	Shook Branch Beach (423) 735-1500
Water Body	On Site
Boat Ramp	5-20 Miles (SW)	Sink Mountain Boat Ramp (865) 632-2101