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Climb The Lilly Bluff Wall
Lancing, Tennessee
The Obed Wild and Scenic River is typically not found in the same conversations as Zion or Yosemite, but be assured this hidden gem of Tennessee is one of the East Coast's must climb destinations.There are a number of climbing areas within the Obed worth exploring, ranging from bouldering to multi-pitch traditional routes. The Lilly Bluff area is a great introduction to The Obed as there are ...
Bouldering at Lilly Boulders
Lancing, Tennessee
Start the quick approach to Lilly Boulders from the Lilly Overlook parking area. For directions, plug the coordinates 36.10277, -84.72147 into your GPS or try here.
At the leftmost part of the parking lot, you will see a sign for the trailhead leading to the boulder field. Follow this 0.2-mile trail downhill to cross over the road and a wooden walkway before arriving at Lilly Boulders.
Nestled...
Camp at OBED Wild and Scenic River Area via the Point Trail
Lancing, Tennessee
4 mi
You will want to park at the Lilly Bluff parking lot. Your GPS won't know where this is, so here are the GPS coordinates N36° 06.162', W84° 43.280'.The trailhead is located on the North side of the parking lot. All you need to do is follow the sign for Point Trail. The trail culminates at an exposed rocky cliff with great spots for camping and exploring. You will find plenty of great camp s...
Take in the View at Lilly Bluff Overlook
Lancing, Tennessee
5.0
0.6 mi
/ 0 ft gain
Honestly this is hard to even call a trail, but that doesn't mean it lacks beauty. Once you take the right or left of off ridge Ridge Road make sure to go past the first parking lot and into the second larger parking lot. The trail starts near the front of the parking lot on the right side of the parking lot next to the board with trail maps and notices. Continue straight on the trail with no t...
Obed River Point Trail
Lancing, Tennessee
3.94 mi
/ 469 ft gain
Obed River Point Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a river located near Lancing, Tennessee.
Potter's Falls
Wartburg, Tennessee
0.1 mi
/ 50 ft gain
Potter's Falls is a semi locally known area that is used for lots of different activities. To get there the roads are pretty simple and easy to follow the directions. The parking can be a bit tricky especially if its during the summer or extreme cold in the winter. There are only about 15 spots off the side of the road on gravel patches so if you drive a large truck be careful on the back end s...
Lone Mountain Trail
Wartburg, Tennessee
7.96 mi
/ 1581 ft gain
Lone Mountain Trail is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Harriman, Tennessee.
Chimney Top Mountain Via Spicewood Branch Trail
Wartburg, Tennessee
8.45 mi
/ 2418 ft gain
Chimney Top Mountain Via Spicewood Branch Trail is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Wartburg, Tennessee.
Judge Branch Trail
Wartburg, Tennessee
4 mi
/ 863 ft gain
Judge Branch Trail is a loop trail where you may see local wildlife located near Wartburg, Tennessee.
Places to stay
Wartburg, Tennessee
Rock Creek Campground (Tn)
Overview
Rock Creek Campground is located near the Emory River in the Obed Wild and Scenic River.Recreation
Whitewater paddling is availa...
Oneida, Tennessee
Bandy Creek
Overview
Bandy Creek is a spacious and modern campground, situated in The Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area--a vast and s...
Strunk, Kentucky
Bear Creek Horse Camp
Overview
Bear Creek Horse Camp is located in the Kentucky portion of Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area. Recreation
Numero...
Strunk, Kentucky
Blue Heron Campground
Overview
Blue Heron Campground is a rustic and spacious campground, situated on the Kentucky side of The Big South Fork National River an...
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