Hike the Natural Bridge in Pickett State Park
Road, Tennessee
Details
Distance
0.25 miles
Elevation Gain
100 ft
Route Type
Out-and-Back
Description
Added by Jared Beeler
Check out this beautiful sandstone formation!!
This trail is located in Pickett State Park which is a close neighbor to Big South Fork National Recreation Area. This is one of the many trailheads that connects to the Natural Bridge loop however, this trailhead is the closest to the natural bridge. From the road it is only a few hundred feet walk to the natural bridge. The hike to the bottom of the bridge can be considered hard due to its eneven descend but it is traversible if you are careful. The top of the bridge is very easy to get to and is safe to walk on. Make sure to enjoy the view from the top. It is easily one of the better views in Pickett State park. The bridge itself is very unique and offers a great lesson in how sand stone can be formed into many different things. The bridge is definitely one of the thinner bridges in the area which may make it look unsafe but not to worry it has stood the test of time and will last for thousands of years longer. The parking here is rather small so on a busy day it may be too full to visit but it does not hurt to drive by and try. The parking area does offer a nice roadside area for a picnic after hiking.
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