Skip to main content

Johnson Ridge Trail

Location: Bean Station, Tenn.
Reservoir: Cherokee
Difficulty: Easy
Distance: 1.7-mile loop
Coordinates: 36.287309, -83.275857
Amenities:

  • Camping
  • Hiking
  • Hunting
  • Parking
Description:

Not only is this trail fairly flat, all but about half a mile takes you along the stunning shoreline and various habitats including hardwoods, wetlands and pine-oak forests. The trail provides access to several rustic campsites and is favored by anglers that enjoy fishing from the shore. A number of scenic overlooks along the trail offer views of woods and rivers; look for wild turkeys and white-tailed deer. Johnson Ridge Trail is off Hwy. 25E about 6 miles north of Hwy. 11E in Morristown, Tenn.

Small Wild Area

Directions & Maps

map location icon

Directions (Google)

trail map icon

Trail Map

TVA Trails

With our guide to TVA's more than 180 miles of trails, finding the right destination has never been easier. Consult our trail map or list which is organized by state and reservoir. You'll find detailed trail descriptions and other information to help plan the perfect outdoor experience. Find your TVA trails.

Trail Safety

Minimize risks and maximize fun! Get tips for keeping yourself—and the environment around you—safe while you're out on a hike. Learn more about trail safety.

Topographical Maps

Most of the trails are overlaid on topographic (or topo) maps. Topo maps are an attempt to show real variations in elevation on a flat map. If you know how to read a topo map, the map itself can tell you a lot. Here are a few tips to help you out.

Adopt a TVA Trail

TVA manages more than 30 public trails (almost 180 miles) along the Tennessee River and its tributaries and on reservoir lands. You can help us by protecting and monitoring the trails to instill a legacy of conservation. Learn how to volunteer.