Hey there! Today we visit Hickory Knob State Park, a resort park! Not only is there a campground at this park there are cabins, restaurant and a motel. This park offers a lot to do and spans a large area. They have several hiking/biking trails, skeet shooting, archery and even a full 18 hole "championship" golf course. We didn't play any golf this day but we did hike one of the trails. We hiked the turkey ridge trail and even though it claims to be a hike/bike trail we wouldn't recommend biking on it! Two of the trails start near the entrance of the park and you can find parking at the "convention center' - the big red barn
The longest trail (over 7 miles!) in the park starts here also, there's a hiker kiosk at the start of that trail. The turkey ridge trail starts across the main road.
The trail starts off easy enough, there are a few ruts and gullies. It follows along the road for a little bit before turning in to the woods. There's not a lot of variety on this trail and with no views of the lake or really anything you're best to hike part (or all if you're up to it!) of one of the lake trails.
There are a few spots where you can see the golf course, but that's about the only view you'll get here..
Even though there's not a lot to this trail we did run across a few lizards and evidence of other wildlife. We even had an owl fly over us, he was too quick and we weren't able to get a picture though!!
This would be a great bike trail with just some work and maintenance. It has a few hills, but not too bad and it's not all roots you'd be riding over.
As always, don't forget to look up when on your hike!!
With so much to do this park has something for everyone and enough to keep you busy for days! Come check it out for the "resort feel" but still out in nature. Scroll down past this to see a few more
pictures from the park and as always, be sure to read the rest of this
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