Trail Review: Big Soddy Creek Gulf to Broad Camp Creek Overlook

Elise checks out giant icicles scattered along the trail. — Elise checks out giant icicles scattered along the trail. Elise checks out giant icicles scattered along the trail.

By Review by Elise Hawkins | Photography by Bryant Hawkins February 1, 2018 5 min read

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Trail Review: Big Soddy Creek Gulf to Broad Camp Creek Overlook

Elise Hawkins works her way under a large outcrop of rocks.

Elise Hawkins makes her way through debris scattered along a small stream. Be careful here. The rocks are slippery, especially with all the ice.

Elise Hawkins checks out giant icicles scattered along the trail.

Bryant Hawkins ties his shoes as Winston and River run around. If you are tackling the trail as an easy 2-mile hike, this bridge is the perfect turnaround. There are plenty of tables and benches to relax before the return trip.

The trail is well marked with reflective blazes nailed to trees in both directions.

Elise Hawkins and the dogs walk down the first leg of the hike. The first mile is perfect for people with bad knees or other health concerns that limit mobility.

Elise Hawkins makes her way back to the primary trail after checking out a small waterfall covered in ice.

Elise checks out giant icicles scattered along the trail.

BIG SODDY CREEK GULF TO BROAD CAMP CREEK OVERLOOK

Type: Out-and-back

Distance: 5 miles

Difficulty: Moderate

Time: 2.5 hours