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FS Rd 56A

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  1. Areas
  2. TN
  3. …Eastern TN
  4. …Bluff City
  5. Holston Mountain
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“A gated FS road that climbs up to Holston High Knob and accesses the fire tower and Holston Mountain Trail. ”

Sean Wiggins
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Miles

1.7

KM
Doubletrack

4,140' 1,262 m

High

3,752' 1,144 m

Low

388' 118 m

Up

3' 1 m

Down

7%

Avg Grade (4°)

21%

Max Grade (12°)

Dogs Unknown

E-Bikes Unknown

Description

Park at the gate and begin to climb on an old FS road that accesses the fire tower on Holston High Knob. This road climbs for one mile. The road condition is fair but not often maintained so there may be washed out and rutted sections. Just before reaching the fire tower, Holston Mountain Trail can be seen on your right.

Contacts

Local Club: SORBA - Tri-Cities

Jun 4, 2025: SORBA Tri-Cities Wins Pinnacle Award

Land Manager: USFS - Cherokee National Forest - Nolichuky-Unaka Ranger Station

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Sean Wiggins
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#9

in Holston Mountain

#779

in Tennessee

#40,328

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Holston Mountain Fire Tower.
Jul 6, 2017 near Hunter, TN
Downhill on the tower road
Jul 21, 2018 near Hunter, TN

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