East Tennessee State University Travel Information (Johnson City, TN)

Johnson City and the First Frontier Legendary explorer Daniel Boone was seen a great deal around here more than 200 years ago, when this part of the state was considered America’s new frontier. He was among the many adventurers who blaz... Johnson City, TN

North Cherokee: Sycamore Shoalks to Highlands of Roan Loop This 127-mile drive travels from the site of three important events in Tennessee history through national forest lands around Watauga Lake to the Highlands of Roan. Along the border with North Carolin... Elizabethton, TN

Rock Creek Campground Back in the 1930s, the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) developed the Rock Creek area for forest recreation, and Rock Creek Campground is one result of these Depression-era work projects. As an antid... Erwin, TN

Rock Creek Campground Camp in the cool and shady Rock Creek Campground adjacent to the impressive Unaka Mountain Wilderness. The campground is arranged in three loops. Mother Nature landscaped this place well, with tall ha... Erwin , TN

The Backbone Motorcycle Ride This ride derives its name from the unusual geological formation through which this adventure will take you. Following two-lane roads that alternate between quiet stretches and wild hairpin turns, thi... Johnson City, TN

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The Backbone Motorcycle Ride (Distance: 0.5 mi) This ride derives its name from the unusual geological formation through which this adventure will take you. Following two-lane roads that alternate between quiet stretches and wild hairpin turns, thi...

Johnson City, TN - Scenic Drives - length:70.7 mi

Appalachian Trail - Dennis Cove to US Highway 321 (Distance: 3.6 mi) This section of the AT provides great variety, passing along streambeds, giving spectacular views of the gorge, passing Laurel Falls and over rock ledges with views of the Highlands of Roan before it ...

Elizabethton, TN - Hiking - length:8.6 mi

Buffalo Mountain (Distance: 4.8 mi) If you want to test your aerobic fitness and technical riding skills, this trail is for you. This 6.8-mile loop starts off innocently enough with a quick descent down paved Dry Creek Road. That's fo...

Erwin, TN - Mountain Biking - length:6.8 mi

Pinnacle Tower (Distance: 4.8 mi) This is not a trail for beginners. This 12.5-mile combination trail (9.5-mile loop with a 3-mile spur) is very challenging. The five-mile climb on gravel road to the tower is steep in sections and w...

Erwin, TN - Mountain Biking - length:12.5 mi

Buffalo Mountain (Distance: 5.4 mi) This ride climbs Buffalo Mountain to Pinnacle Tower where you can see Erwin, Johnson City and the Blue Ridge. The view is simply great. Keep it in mind as you make the long climb to the top. Then hold...

Erwin, TN - Mountain Biking - length:12.5 mi

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Pine Oaks Pine Oaks Golf Club Municipal, 18 holes 6224 yards, par 71 0.9 miles from center of East Tennessee State University

Johnson City Johnson City Country Club Private Equity, 18 holes 6402 yards, par 72 2.2 miles from center of East Tennessee State University

Elizabethton Elizabethton Municipal Golf Club Municipal, 18 holes 6339 yards, par 72 4.8 miles from center of East Tennessee State University

Buffalo Valley Buffalo Valley Golf Course Municipal, 18 holes 6624 yards, par 71 5.8 miles from center of East Tennessee State University

Ridges Ridges Golf & Country Club Private Equity, 18 holes 7147 yards, par 72 6.2 miles from center of East Tennessee State University

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