Iron Mountains
Federal / Recreation.gov
Rugged mountain solitude can be experienced throughout this area. Long distance backpacking, trout fishing and the shortest tunnel in the world are a few features you can find here. The Osborne Farm offers a panoramic view of the surrounding mountains from the Appalachian National Scenic Trail (A.T.). From there, take a multi-day backpack trip along the A.T. and Iron Mountain Trail. Try your hand at trout fishing in Beaverdam and Laurel Creeks. Camp at Backbone Rock Recreation Area and explore what is known locally as the shortest tunnel in the world. Iron Mountains Map Iron Mountains Guide
Location
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36.49169, -81.88471
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Trip-ready check
Live · National Weather Service · updated 9:10 AMWhat to check the night before you leave — forecast, alerts, and daylight for Mountain City, TN.
Today
80°F
Mostly Sunny
2% rain · wind 5 to 10 mph
Tonight
63°F
Partly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers
16% rain · wind 0 to 5 mph
Friday
81°F
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
43% rain · wind 0 to 5 mph
Friday Night
62°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Cloudy
27% rain · wind 0 mph
Saturday
78°F
Showers And Thunderstorms
85% rain · wind 0 to 5 mph
Saturday Night
62°F
Showers And Thunderstorms
85% rain · wind 0 mph
Forecast: weather.gov point forecast. Conditions change — re-check the morning you leave.
Everything you need to know
- Drive time (set your own plan)
- Not estimated for this listing — map it from your home
- Access
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- Hike-in
- Confirm on site / map
- Pass required
- Check the facility page (day-use fees vary; many federal sites are free)
- Parking
- See facility details
- Camping
- No camping here (facility) — camp nearby
- Max stay
- Check local rules
- Reservation
- None for day use
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