The turnoff to Indian Boundary Recreation Area is located about 14 miles from the beginning of the Skyway at TN 68 in Tellico Plains. A two mile spur leads to a picnic area, campground, camp store, and a boat launch. In addition, there is a 3.6 mile trail that loops around the 96 acre Indian Boundary Lake. The trail is for both bicyclists and hikers. While I didn't meet any other hikers, I did meet a handful of cyclists. The trail has a gravel surface and is mostly shaded. On my trip in mid-June 2012, bug spray was a definite requirement. The trail is mostly level, but it does rise 10 to 15 feet above the lake in a couple of places. The lake is impounded by a small concrete dam that maintains a lake level of about 1560 feet above sea level.
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| Calm enough for reflections |
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| Wildlife is abundant |
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| The trail is well maintained |
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| All stream crossings are via sturdy bridges |
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| An open field that needs to be explored |
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| The upstream side of the dam |
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| A sitting tree? |
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| Swimming beach |
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| The dam crossing is single file |
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| Several locations offer spectacular views |
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| Picnic shelter |
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| Volleyball and horseshoes beside the trail |
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| Looking back at the end of the trail |
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