I wouldn't even consider Tellico unless you want extreme. I know of poeple that has spent all day and only get 12~15 miles. I live about 45 minutes from Coal Creek and go there quite often. There's many places to stay. If you want to stay in a hotel, Oak Ridge is within 15 minutes of the trailhead and has many places to stay. Theres also 2 campgrounds near the trailhead, Windrock Campground & Indian Creek RV Resort. The campground is just that, tent and RV sites. Indian Creek has all that plus a bunkhouse with rooms that just has 2 bunk beds,tv,bathroom to an upstairs apartment style that sleeps quite a few. If you have a large group that might be the ticket. Indian creek you can access from trail 22. It's not shown on the map but just ask the owners, they'll show you how to get to the trail. Windrock Campground is not accesible from any trail, it's a few miles down the road. I know you used to be able to ride and not have to trailer to the trailhead but just ask the owners, they can tell you if it's still allowed.
Just to let you know, there are 2 other riding area's about an hour away. Brimstone & Royal Blue WMA. Brimstone permit prices are the same as Coal Creek, $15 a day. Royal Blue on the other hand is cheap for TN residents, $12.50 a day or they have a year pass non-resident permit is $30.50 a day. It's state owned, what can you do.
Just to let you know, there are 2 other riding area's about an hour away. Brimstone & Royal Blue WMA. Brimstone permit prices are the same as Coal Creek, $15 a day. Royal Blue on the other hand is cheap for TN residents, $12.50 a day or they have a year pass non-resident permit is $30.50 a day. It's state owned, what can you do.
