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Summary: Great trail for the whole family with a few steep staircases to climb to start the trail. The Twin Arches trail are well maintained and marked with red leaf blazes. Take your time and view the huge rock formations along the way. Once at the Twin Arches there are more sturdy staircases that will lead to a trail on top of the Arches with views that can be safely enjoyed at an elevation of 1730'. The South Arch has a clearance of 103' and a span of 135' and the North is slightly smaller at 62' clearance and a span of 93'. Although horses and bikers are not allowed on this trail they are permitted on various trails throughout the Big South Fork. Trailhead: From Oneida TN. Take 297 West turn left on Leatherwood Ford Rd. Travel 19 miles to 154 North turn right. Travel 1.9 miles turn right on gravel road Divide Road. Travel 3.9 miles turn right on Twin Arches Road. Parking area 2 miles ahead. Please view bulletin board for information of area. (Lat:36.54074 Lon:-84.73614) Trail Guides for Twin Arches Loop Trail : 100 Trails of the Big South Fork by Russ Manning () Natural Arches of the Big South Fork by Arthur McDade () Best Seasons: Year-Round User Groups: Hikers, Ranger Contact: Big South Fork NRRA 423.286.7275 Localhikes Reporter: This hike was submitted by Bobby Trotter, who has posted 74 other hikes on this site Trail Reviews Submit your own review 
Reviewed by shaylee on 3/25/2008 i would give this hike a 5 stars because it was my personal favorite! 
Reviewed by shane on 3/24/2007 trail was easy has alot of stairs, trail is well marked now.
Reviewed by Dustin S. on 10/10/2006 Loved the trail, found lots of unique plant life. Arches were amazing!
Reviewed by Matt on 12/9/2004 While not the best marked trail as long as you carry a map you can't go wrong. This is one of East Tennessee's hidden wonders!
Reviewed by Michelle on 10/25/2004 Very poorly marked trail... no sign for Twin Arches Loop so there is no indication as to which direction to go if you are with ut a guide book or map. I strongly recommend reviewing the fromat of the trail prior to going so you will be able to fully enjoy the loop. In spite of my groups error in taking a longer route the views were breath taking and the hike was not strenuous for someone in good health. There are some areas that require boulder scrambling and climbing ladder steps. This is a beautiful trail. 
Reviewed by matt on 6/25/2004 the trail was very poorly marked. the hike was very pleasent, not that many ppl on the trail, but could be marked better. Notice: Traveling in the backcountry can be hazardous. You are responsible for informing yourself about these hazards and taking necessary precautions. Information on this web site comes from volunteer reporters and may contain errors or omissions. A current guidebook and proper equipment are essential for safe enjoyment of the hikes posted on this site. Keys: Tennessee Hiking, Tennessee Trails, Tennessee Hikes, Scott County Hiking, Scott County Trails, Scott County Hikes | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||