Buffalo Mountain Park

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Buffalo Mountain Park, created in 1994, is 725 acres located on the north slope of Buffalo Mountain, thus the trails are steep and forested.

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How to get there

From Johnson City, TN

  1. From just past the intersection of Cherokee Road (TN 67) and University Parkway (US 321) on Cherokee Road, turn on to Buffalo Road through Pine Oaks golf course.
  2. Take the first right on to Rolling Hills Drive.
  3. When Rolling Hills Drive ends, turn right on to Highridge Road.
  4. Drive to end of road and parking/picnic area.

This is the primary trailhead location. There are two alternative access points.

Trails

Trails Distance
Loop - White Rock/Fork Ridge/Fork Knob Trails 3.7 mi
Loop - White Rock/Fork Ridge/Cascade Trails 4.5 mi


Maps

Johnson City Parks and Rec Map