I must admit, I did not expect to enjoy the trails of the Carter Caves State Resort Park nearly as much as I did. I pre-judged this area before doing adequate research, and I was in the wrong. Carter Caves has an awful lot of enjoyment to offer, from caving to paddling to hiking, there is something for everyone.
The trails were very well maintained and fun to hike. We chose to hike the 4C's trail, an acronym for Carter Caves Cross Country Trail. The trail is 7.5 miles in length with beautiful views that incorporate the many parts of Carter Caves I really enjoyed. The trail passes through Shangra La Arch to wind along the banks of the Smoky Valley lake. Crossing a swinging bridge to the far side of the lake, you hike back across it's dam and spillway toward a beautiful backcountry campsite. The trail winds to a close joining the 3 Bridges Trail near Fern Bridge, a massive sandstone arch which gets it's name from the assortment of flora along it's base. This was rated as a difficult trail, but I found it most enjoyable and worth every step.
Location: Carter Caves State Resort Park
Lat/Lon: N38 22.651 W83 07.328
Trail: 4C's
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