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{{Park
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|Park Type=National River and Recreation Area
{{Infobox Trail
|Park Website=https://www.nps.gov/biso/
                    | Image Name = placeholder.jpg
|Trail Map Link=https://www.nps.gov/biso/planyourvisit/upload/BISO%20Brochure%202009%20map%20Reduced.pdf
                    | City = Oneida
|Activities=Hiking, Boating, Biking, Geocaching, Camping, Horses, Fishing, Climbing
                    | State = Tennessee
|Features=Waterfalls, Vistas, Rivers, Lakes
                    | Marking = *
|Park Amenities=Pools, Sports, Playgrounds
                    | Trail Use = {{Hike}} {{Biking}} {{Dogs}}
|Lodging Types=Rustic Cabins, Campground, Backpacking, Group Campground
                    | Difficulty Rating = *
|Camping Amenities=Site water, Dump station, 20 amp electrical, 30 amp electrical, 50 amp electrical, Tent only, Showers, Playgrounds
                    | Hike Time = *
|City=Oneida
                    | Distance = *
|Area=125,310 acres
                    | Elevation Gain = 850
|Operated By=National Park Service
                    | High Point = 1,523
|Main Location=36.4865, -84.6985
                    | Latitude = 36.4702
                    | Longitude = -84.6426
                    | Medical = Oneida, TN
}}
}}
{{Park trail map}}
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| Other = Not a trail
| Comment = Convert to a park page
| Date reviewed = 10/24/2015
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== Overview ==
== Park Overview ==
Vast 125,000 acres of the Cumberland Plateau preserved for various outdoor activities.
Vast 125,000 acres of the Cumberland Plateau preserved for various outdoor activities.


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GPS address for Bandy Creek Visitors Center is 4564 Leatherwood Rd., Oneida, Tennessee 37841.  
GPS address for Bandy Creek Visitors Center is 4564 Leatherwood Rd., Oneida, Tennessee 37841.  


== Park Trails ==
== Route Description==
The table below lists {{Park trail count}} trails covering {{Park trail miles}}. There are more trails within the park not yet documented on this wiki.
<!-- Detailed description of the route. Is there any side trails that are worth traveling? -->
{{Park trail table|Park={{PAGENAME}}}}
Below a just some of the highlighted trails in the Tennessee section.  This list and separate pages can be developed as folks have the knowledge.
{| class="wikitable" border="1"
|-
!Trail
!Miles
!Blaze
!Difficulty
!Usage
|-
|Twin Arches Loop
|4.5
|
|Medium
|{{Hike}}
|-
|Slave Falls
|3
|
|Easy
|{{Hike}}
|-
|Middle Creek Loop Trail
|3.5
|
|Easy
|{{Hike}}
|-
|Rock Creek Loop
|7.1
|
|Difficult
|{{Hike}}
|-
|Honey Creek Loop
|5.5
|
|Difficult
|{{Hike}}
|-
|Burnt Mill Loop
|4.3
|
|Easy
|{{Hike}}  
|-
|Gentlemen's Swimming Hole Trail
|2.9
|
|Medium
|{{Hike}}  
|-
|Leatherwood Loop
|3.3
|
|Medium
|{{Hike}}
|-
|Bandy Creek Loop Trail
|1.3
|
|Easy
|{{Hike}} 
|-
|Oscar Blevins Farm Loop
|3.6
|
|Easy
|{{Hike}}
|-
|Litton/Slaven Farm Loop
|5.9
|
|Medium
|{{Hike}}
|-
|}  
 
== Typical Conditions ==
<!-- Typical conditions throughout the year of what to expect on the trail. Rocky, muddy, sandy, flowers, lots of downed trees?  -->


==Fees, Permits, etc. ==
==Fees, Permits, etc. ==
<!-- Please list any Fees, Permits, Regulations, etc. that may be required on this trail.-->
<!-- Please list any Fees, Permits, Regulations, etc. that may be required on this trail.-->
The park is open year-round. Bandy Creek Visitor Center is open daily from 8AM to 4PM.
The park is open year-round. Bandy Creek Visitor Center (at infobox coordinates) is open daily from 8AM to 4PM.
 
== After the Hike ==
<!-- Anywhere interesting to stop by since you're in the area!! -->
 
== Misc. Information ==
<!-- Enter any additional information that doesn't fit an any other fields. Does this trail require any permits for overnight? parking? -->
Big South Fork National Parks [http://www.nps.gov/biso/index.htm website]
 
== Maps ==
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<display_map center="36.4702,-84.6426"  type="terrain" zoom="10">
 
</display_map>
 
== Photos ==
<gallery>
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Image:placeholder.jpg
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</gallery>


== Park Gallery ==
<!-- Finally add the trail to any Categories it should belong to. Please keep the State category. To make a new category just type [[Category:mycategory]]. Keep in mind categories are case sensitive. -->
{{Park trail gallery|Park={{PAGENAME}}}}
[[Category: Tennessee]] [[Category: Kentucky]]
{{Trail Stub
|Trail=John Litton Farm Loop
|Trailhead location=36.489230,-84.701466
|Trail Distance=6.3 mi
|Difficulty=Easy
|Trail Marking=Unknown
|Trail Highlight=Accessed by Duncan Hollow Trail
}}
{{Trail Stub
|Trail=Oscar Blevins Farm Loop
|Trail Distance=3.6 mi
|Difficulty=Easy
|Trail Marking=Unknown
|Trail Highlight=Leads through old farms and farmsteads
}}
{{Trail Stub
|Trail=Brandy Creek Loop Trail
|Trail Distance=1.3 mi
|Difficulty=Easy
|Trail Marking=Unknown
}}
{{Trail Stub
|Trail=East Rim Overlook
|Trail Distance=300 ft
|Difficulty=Easy
|Trail Marking=Unknown
}}
{{Trail Stub
|Trail=Sunset Overlook
|Trail Distance=1.3 mi
|Difficulty=Easy
|Trail Marking=Unknown
|Trail Highlight=Overlook
}}
{{Trail Stub
|Trail=Leatherwood Loop
|Trail Distance=3.3 mi
|Difficulty=Easy
|Trail Marking=Unknown
|Trail Highlight=Overlook
}}
{{Trail Stub
|Trail=O&amp;W Trail
|Trail Distance=2.3 mi
|Difficulty=Easy
|Trail Marking=Unknown
}}
{{Trail Stub
|Trail=Grand Gap Loop Trail
|Trail Distance=6.8 mi
|Difficulty=Medium
|Trail Marking=Unknown
}}
{{Trail Stub
|Trail=Angel Falls Overlook Trail
|Trail Distance=2.8 mi
|Difficulty=Easy
|Trail Marking=Unknown
}}
{{Trail Stub
|Trail=Angel Falls Rapid Trail
|Trail Distance=2 mi
|Difficulty=Easy
|Trail Marking=Unknown
}}
{{Trail Stub
|Trail=Gentleman's Swimming Hole Trail
|Trail Distance=2.9 mi
|Difficulty=Easy
|Trail Marking=Unknown
|Trail Highlight=Access to swimming in Clear Fork River
}}
{{Trail Stub
|Trail=Burnt Mill Loop
|Trail Distance=4.3 mi
|Difficulty=Easy
|Trail Marking=Unknown
}}
{{Trail Stub
|Trail=Honey Creek Loop
|Trail Distance=5.5 mi
|Difficulty=Hard
|Trail Marking=Unknown
|Trail Highlight=Very difficult trail to walk and navigate
}}
{{Trail Stub
|Trail=Rock Creek Loop Trail
|Trail Distance=7.1 mi
|Difficulty=Medium
|Trail Marking=Unknown
}}
{{Trail Stub
|Trail=Middle Creek Loop Trail
|Trail Distance=3.5 mi
|Difficulty=Easy
|Trail Marking=Unknown
|Trail Highlight=Connects with Sawmill and Laurel Fork trails
}}
{{Trail Stub
|Trail=Slave Falls
|Trail Distance=1.5 mi
|Difficulty=Easy
|Trail Marking=Unknown
|Trail Highlight=Leads to Slave Falls and Needle Arch
}}
{{Trail Stub
|Trail=Twin Arches Loop
|Trail Distance=4.5 mi
|Difficulty=Easy
|Trail Marking=Unknown
|Trail Highlight=Leads to the Twin Arches
}}
{{Map Marker
|Icon Type=Campground
|Marker Title=Station Camp Horse Camp
|Marker Location=36.545619,-84.634179
}}
{{Map Marker
|Icon Type=Photo spot
|Marker Title=Twin Arches
|Marker Location=36.543921,-84.737893
}}
{{Map Marker
|Icon Type=Point of interest
|Marker Title=Charit Creek Lodge
|Marker Description=Hike in, no electricity, lodge with breakfast and dinner service
|Marker Location=36.537350,-84.727476
}}
{{Map Marker
|Icon Type=Old structure
|Marker Title=Oscar Blevins Historic Farmstead
|Marker Location=36.494777,-84.717738
}}
{{Map Marker
|Icon Type=Old structure
|Marker Title=Lora Blevins Historic Farmstead
|Marker Location=36.496839,-84.708308
}}
{{Map Marker
|Icon Type=Point of interest
|Marker Title=Brandy Creek Campground Pool
|Marker Location=36.490172,-84.698399
}}
{{Map Marker
|Icon Type=Campground
|Marker Title=Brandy Creek Campground
|Marker Description=Both individual and group sites
|Marker Location=36.48872,-84.698015
}}
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