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Andrus
June 23, 2024
Hiking
The name Hiwassee comes from the Cherokee word for large meadow, or savanna. The name is apt as the lake sits on the ancestral lands of the Cherokee, and in fact they had two villages nearby that were called Hiwassee.
The lake was created when the Hiwassee Dam was completed in 1940 and is an important source of water and flood control for the region.
The lake was created when the Hiwassee Dam was completed in 1940 and is an important source of water and flood control for the region.
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Nearby routes
Best routes near Hiwassee Lake
3.34km
00:55
50m
60m
Hike the easy 2.1-mile Mingus Trail Loop in Hanging Dog Recreation Area, offering a pleasant walk near Hiwassee Lake.
Easy
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Elevation 470 m
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Wednesday 13 May
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