Bakewell, Tennessee · Hamilton County
Lower Connector Trail - Leggett Road is a expert hiking trail near Bakewell in Hamilton County, Tennessee. The trail measures approximately 29 miles in length. The surface is dirt. Trail data is sourced from OpenStreetMap.
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Lower Connector Trail - Leggett Road is a expert hiking trail near Bakewell in Hamilton County, Tennessee. The trail measures approximately 29 miles in length. The surface is dirt. Trail data is sourced from OpenStreetMap.
Long backcountry routes (20+ miles), alpine grades, via ferrata, or extremely technical terrain. For experienced hikers with proper conditioning, navigation skills, and gear.
Difficulty is derived from OpenStreetMap’s Swiss Alpine Club (SAC) hiking scale, trail visibility, surface, distance, and elevation gain. Always verify current conditions before heading out.
Personalised to this trail’s length, elevation, difficulty, and the live forecast.
Estimated hike time: 9.7 hours based on 29 mi + 0ft of climb (Naismith’s rule). Forecast averages 63–80°F with peak rain chance 24%.
Recommendations adapt to the current forecast + trail stats. Use them as a starting point — local conditions, your experience, and the time of day you start all matter.
Trail conditions in Tennessee change with weather, season, and fire activity. Closures, washouts, and rerouting are common. Before heading out:
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