High Ground Park
High Ground Park commemorates the historic site of Fort Higley. The park features a peaceful walking trail that winds through hardwood forests, wildflowers and native flowering bushes and past the remnants of defensive emplacements such as rifle trenches and a cannon redoubt.
Entrance: 1000 Cherokee Trail
Park Size: 39 acres
Surface: pea gravel and natural
Natural Trail: 1.0 mile one-way
Type: wide
Difficulty: easy
Hours: dawn till dusk
Features: Historic, Leashed dogs, hiking, Trails
Trailhead Parking: 1000 Cherokee Trail
Directions: Take I–40 to US-129 S/Alcoa Hwy and take the Cherokee Trail/UT Medical Center exit. Stay right on Cherokee Trail and go approximately 3 miles. Park will be on the right immediately after the blue watertower.
