Facility · Tennessee ·
Managed by the USDA Forest Service
Heritage and culture experiences are the primary emphasis in this area. It is home to the nationally recognized Millennium Trail, The Unicoi Turnpike and gold panning opportunities.
Looking for a cultural heritage excursion? Pan for gold in the community of Coker Creek. Hike a portion of the Unicoi Turnpike, an ancient travel route once part of the Trail of Tears and now a nationally designated Flagship Millennium Trail. Visit the waterfalls in Coker Creek Scenic Area and drive along Hiwassee Scenic River on TN 68.
35.26501, -84.32840 · 35°15'54.0"N 84°19'42.2"W
Typically 90°F in Jul, down to 51°F in Jan.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 51 | 55 | 64 | 73 | 81 | 87 | 90 | 89 | 84 | 74 | 62 | 54 |
| Low °F | 28 | 31 | 37 | 44 | 54 | 63 | 66 | 65 | 57 | 45 | 35 | 31 |
| Precip in | 4.6 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.8 | 4.9 | 4.5 | 5.3 | 4.1 | 4.1 | 3.1 | 4.8 | 5.2 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 7.4 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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