River Bluff Trail   Tuesday, March 31, 2009. River Bluff Trail, Norris Dam State Park, TN. People who've hiked the trail along the Clinch River just downstream of Norris Dam could tell you about how good this place is for spring wildflowers. 3. 2 miles of trail with a nice blend of flat easy walking along the river coupled with a bit of climbing and a ridgeline hike back to the car makes for a good workout--but one you'll hardly notice due to the grand views of flowers     and scenery. Don't give up when you first start this trail because you'll see only a few flowers along the first 1/2 mile. Beyond that, you'll think you've entered some kind of wildflower garden. Honest--the displays are that good. Visit my non-commercial hiking journal website for more info and links to wildflower photos: Life After 50--One Man's Perspsective, Al's Hiking Journals and Musings http://home. Earthlink. Net/~tnhiker/lifeafter50onemansperspective/ Says Al Smith   BIGGER SIZE PICTURE HERE            Map Map Campgrounds Nearby List of Nearby Campgrounds Weather Local weather forecast These outdoors activities are available near River Bluff Trail.   Camp Grounds Near River Bluff Trail: Norris Dam State Park, Lake City , 2 miles away Fox Inn Campground, Clinton , 2 miles away Mountain Lake Marina and Campground, Lake City , 4 miles away Knoxville North KOA, Heiskell , 7 miles away Escapees Raccoon VALLEY Recreational Vehicle Prk, Heiskell , 7 miles away   Whitewater Near River Bluff Trail: Cumberland River - Clear Fork, Campbell County , 19 miles away, Class II-III - 3 miles long (Highway 90 bridge to Sandy Beach Cove) Little Emory River, Morgan County , 27 miles away, Class II-III - 4 miles long (Ford Close to Right Fork to Kring Hollow Road) Whitewater Outfitter - Adventures Unlimited, Blount County , 27 miles away, Whitewater outfitter Emory River, Morgan County , 27 miles away, Class II-IV - 6.5 miles long (Coal loading facility at base of Ligias Ridge to Gobey Bridge)   Public Lands Near River Bluff Trail: Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area, Oneida - TN , 33 miles away Obed Wild & Scenic River, Wartburg - TN , 38 miles away Norris Dam State Park, Tennessee , 4 miles away Cove Lake State Park, Tennessee , 11 miles away Big Ridge State Park, Tennessee , 14 miles away   Hotels Near River Bluff Trail: Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites KNOXVILLE-CLINTON, Clinton , 3 miles away Red Roof Inn Clinton, Clinton , 3 miles away Travelodge Clinton, Clinton , 3 miles away Comfort Inn Clinton, Clinton , 3 miles away Super 8 Clinton, Clinton , 3 miles away   Lakes Near River Bluff Trail Norris Lake, Anderson County , 1 miles away