January 31st, 2008 - I've been using this trail quite a bit lately just as a place for a quick after-work hike.  It offers a good workout as the trail climbs from 2000' to 3300' in just 1.5 miles, and the views are great as well.  

I did explore a little off the normal path on this trip as I took one of the unmarked adjacent trails about half way up the ridge.  I believe this a new trail under construction, so I'm going to try to find out more about it.  I didn't go far on it as I was running out of day-light, but I plan on returning soon to explore more.

To see my other recent Lone Oak Trail hikes click here and here.     

Bill at the Tip Top Summit of Buffalo Mtn.

Total Miles Hiked:  3.4 

Directions to the Lone Oak Trail:  In Johnson City, take Cherokee Road (off of University Parkway, next to Pine Oaks Golf Course).  Go a few miles and then take a left directly across from Cherokee Middle School onto Lone Oak Road (which eventually turns into Dry Creek Road).  After a couple of miles you'll see the small trailhead sign, and there's also a small parking area about 100 feet past the sign.