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Cummins Falls
Cookeville, Tennessee
4.7
2.79 mi
/ 518 ft gain
Catch the trailhead down to the falls at the parking lot. The trail quickly approaches the rim of the river gorge to provide hikers with a great bird's eye view of the falls. After snapping a few photos of the falls from above, follow the clearly marked trail down to the river's edge. From there, hikers have to do a little bit of bushwhacking. Follow the water upstream, skirting the banks of th...
Cane Creek Blue and Red Trail
Cookeville, Tennessee
4.0
1.84 mi
/ 69 ft gain
Cane Creek Blue and Red Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Cookeville, Tennessee.
Dogwood Park
Cookeville, Tennessee
0.49 mi
/ 66 ft gain
Dogwood Park is a loop trail that is good for all skill levels located near Cookeville, Tennessee.
Highland Rim Nature Trail
Silver Point, Tennessee
1.64 mi
/ 541 ft gain
Highland Rim Nature Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Silver Point, Tennessee.
Window Cliffs
8400 Old Cane Creek Road, Tennessee
5.14 mi
/ 935 ft gain
Window Cliffs is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Baxter, Tennessee.
John C. Clayborn Millennium Trail and Merritt Ridge Trail Loop
Silver Point, Tennessee
7.52 mi
/ 1831 ft gain
John C. Clayborn Millennium Trail and Merritt Ridge Trail Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Silver Point, Tennessee.
Burgess Falls
Sparta, Tennessee
4.5
1.56 mi
/ 95 ft gain
If you like waterfalls, this hike is for you. Along the way you'll pass by Falling Water Cascades (20 ft), Little Falls ( 30 ft), Middle Falls (80 ft) and finally the main event, Burgess Falls (136 ft). There are a few spots for swimming so bring your suit if it's a warm day.
It's an easy hike suitable for children, but be sure to wear good shoes with grip - it can get slippery towards the end...
Winding Stairs Loop
Lafayette, Tennessee
1.65 mi
/ 338 ft gain
Winding Stairs Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Lafayette, Tennessee.
Hike to Carmac Falls
Smithville, Tennessee
5.0
1 mi
/ 90 ft gain
It is important to note that Carmac Falls is located on the private property of Evins Mill, a resort and special event venue that hosts weddings, conferences and other contractually exclusive events. As such, one must be a guest of the resort in order to access its property and enjoy its trails, including the one to Carmac Falls. For those who wish to do so without staying overnight, the venue ...
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Gainesboro, Tennessee
Roaring River Park
Overview
Roaring River Park is located on Cordell Hull Lake on the Cumberland River System, near Gainesboro, TN. The lake itself was name...
Gainesboro, Tennessee
Wartrace Ck Rec Area
Overview
Wartrace Creek Recreation Area is located on Cordell Hull Lake on the Cumberland River System, just nine miles from Gainesboro, ...
Gainesboro, Tennessee
Salt Lick Creek
Overview
Salt Lick Creek Campground is located on Cordell Hull Lake on the Cumberland River System, just 10 miles from Gainesboro, TN. Th...
Carthage, Tennessee
Defeated Creek Park
Overview
Defeated Creek Park Campground sits along the banks of Cordell Hull Lake on the Cumberland River System, just seven miles from C...
Moss, Tennessee
Getaway Dale Hollow
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Our tiny cabins are designed to suit all kinds of travelers, from couples to families to pups.
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Carthage, Tennessee
Tailwater Rec Area
Overview
Tailwater Recreation Area is located just below Cordell Hull Lake and Dam on the Cumberland River System, outside the town of Ca...
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