From Allisonia to Hiwassee is a 2.4 mile, easy, slight uphill gradient with no designated parking areas available at either trailhead. Parking may be found on nearby streets near Allisonia and at several points along the route as it approaches Draper. This section of the trail features the one thousand foot long Hiwassee River Bridge over the New River. This bridge is the second longest bridge on the trail that crosses over the New River.
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