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<p><img alt="View of Hiwassee River from Hood Mountain Overlook in Cherokee National Forest" src="http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_MEDIA/stelprdb5274060.jpg"/></p><p>Forested hillsides and pastoral river bottoms complement the beauty of Hiwassee River Gorge. Fishing, rafting, canoeing and hiking are popular activities.</p><p>The 21-mile John Muir National Recreation Trail , a section of the longer distance Benton MacKaye Trail, meanders along the river. Camp at the nearby state campground at Gee Creek.</p><p>Fish Your National Forests: This site can be accessed by Passenger Car; Fish available include: Trout; Types of fishing available include: Wade, Shore, Motorized boat, Fly; Boat Launch available</p><ul><li><a href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/stelprdb5262816.pdf" rel="nofollow">Hiwassee River Area Map</a></li><li><a href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/stelprdb5275530.pdf" rel="nofollow">Hiwassee River Area Guide</a></li></ul>
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