Activities

Hiking / Biking / Rock Climbing

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When you own Tennessee Lake Property at Lake Watauga you will be right beside the 640,000 acre Cherokee National Forest, the Blue Ridge Parkway, the Linville Gorge Wilderness Area and miles and miles of wilderness trails that are perfect for Hiking in East Tennessee, Tennessee Mountain Biking, and even rock climbing. In fact, if you buy Watauga Lake Property at The Ridge at Watauga Lake, the newest Gated Community and Tennessee on Lake Watauga Tennessee, you can enjoy the carefully planned nature trails that are ideal for hiking, dog walking and enjoying the abundant natural beauty that surrounds Lake Watauga Tennessee.

In addition to master planned nature trails within the The Ridge at Watauga Lake, the Watauga Lake Property in the community is nearby to the Cherokee National Forest recreation areas that dot the shoreline of the lake. These areas are open to the public, and for a nominal fee you can park your car here and enjoy the numerous walking trails and East Tennessee Hiking Trails that lead to spectacular views of the lake and the surrounding mountain peaks and valleys. A segment of the popular hiking trail, the Appalachian Trail even crosses by Watauga Lake Tennessee right at the Watauga Dam. Hikers hiking the segment of the AT at the Watauga Lake even are led across the back of the dam, exposing views of the backside section that are amazing.

As far as Tennessee Mountain Biking goes, the roads and scenic highways that surround Lake Watauga and the Watauga Lake Property for Sale TN at The Ridge have been named some of the best mountain biking roads in the country. In fact, famous cyclist Lance Armstrong visited the region during the Tour Dupont race that led bikers through the Blue Ridge Mountains, and remarked that these roads are among some of the best regions for training in the United States. As such, many residents enjoy the Tennessee Mountain Biking routes and highways that lead all around Watauga Lake, TN.

In addition to hiking and cycling, rock climbing and bouldering are popular activities in the region, and the Linville Gorge Wilderness Area, located just over the state line in North Carolina, is only a moments drive away and is renowned for its numerous rock climbing spots.

Learn more about living at The Ridge at Watauga Lake and visit the luxury turnkey cabins that are already constructed. These Tennessee Lake Homes were carefully designed and constructed with elements of nature to ensure that the Tennessee Lake Homes blend well in the natural settings around the lake. In addition to the Watauga Lake Homes for Sale at The Ridge, the newest Gated Community and Tennessee also has 75 estate sized lots of Watauga Lake Property that are primed and ready for building. Come and discover the Watauga Lake Property for sale all around Lake Watauga and learn about our planned community by browsing the information on our site.