Cypress Loop
Sep 10, 2023, 10:27 PM
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The Cypress Loop is the most primitive or most undeveloped part of the River Walk Trail.
This trail winds through an environmentally delicate area along the Hiwassee River.
Because the trail is in a protected area, it will remain as a rustic trail, as close to the natural environment as possible. Enjoy this natural area, but please do not wander off trail.
The native plants and trees provide a natural habitat for a host of birds and animals. Listen carefully as you walk along the trail for the cheerful song of the birds. Watch for the occasional deer in the meadows. Along the banks of the river, you may even catch a glimpse of a river otter of a beaver. Watch overhead as well, osprey and bald eagles often visit the area.
In the summer months, the Tennessee Valley Authority raises the level of Lake Hiwasee to the point where this area is under as much as two feet of water. This is a perfect time to launch your canoe or kayak to explore the shores of the lake.
This trail winds through an environmentally delicate area along the Hiwassee River.
Because the trail is in a protected area, it will remain as a rustic trail, as close to the natural environment as possible. Enjoy this natural area, but please do not wander off trail.
The native plants and trees provide a natural habitat for a host of birds and animals. Listen carefully as you walk along the trail for the cheerful song of the birds. Watch for the occasional deer in the meadows. Along the banks of the river, you may even catch a glimpse of a river otter of a beaver. Watch overhead as well, osprey and bald eagles often visit the area.
In the summer months, the Tennessee Valley Authority raises the level of Lake Hiwasee to the point where this area is under as much as two feet of water. This is a perfect time to launch your canoe or kayak to explore the shores of the lake.