With over 500 acres to explore, Huffman Creek Retreat is a great place to begin your vacation adventure. While hiking onsite you will find waterfalls, creeks, treehouses, plane crash sites and more! Click below for the Huffman Creek Hiking Map! 

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0 Miles from Huffman Creek Retreat / 0-Minute Drive

Originally established as a memorial to poet and Veteran, Joyce Kilmer, the Forest is a special place for those seeking a "wow" experience. Explore a two-mile, easy hike as you pass by trees aging 400+ years and rising to heights of over 100 feet. 

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10 Miles from Huffman Creek Retreat / 25-Minute Drive

Head to the Twentymile Ranger District and indulge in one of the best kept secrets in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Home to a diverse variety animal and plant life, there are trails ranging in length from .5 - 20 miles in length.

 

31 Miles from Huffman Creek Retreat / 55-Minute Drive 

Begin your hike with a stunning view of Stecoah Gap. On a clear day, enjoy the site of Fontana Lake from a bird's eye view. Hike along the ridge for as long as you would like and consider an evening view of the moonrise at the end of the day. It's an incredible treat! 

 

19 Miles from Huffman Creek Retreat / 40-Minute Drive 

Ever wonder what it's like to hike above the clouds? It's time to venture over to the Cherohala Skyway. Explore Hooper Bald, Huckleberry Knob, and other stops along the way as you take in the sites and vistas you've been dreaming of. (Also a great option for auto touring if you don't wish to hike) 

 

7 Miles from Huffman Creek Retreat / 20-Minute Drive