Top Adventures in Oneida
Short hike to East Rim Overlook
This trail is located in Big South Fork National Recreation Area. This is more of a walk than a hike. The entire trail is paved except for the wooden boardwalk overlook at the end. The overlook shows the gorgeous views of the river valley and some...
0.2 miles
50 ft gain
Paddle the Big South Fork of the Cumberland River
This is an awesome trip because it allows you get a little taste of what it could have been like to explore the nation by waterway hundreds of years ago. Paddling as a means of traveling is an ancient practice. You are able to glide through nature...
Hike Honey Creek Loop
The trailhead of the 5.6-mile Honey Creek outer loop can be found at the Big South Fork National River - Honey Creek Trailhead Overlook in Robbins, TN 37852.
This trail is marked by dark green blazes and is one of the park's most challenging to ...
5.6 miles
Backpack to Angel Falls Overlook in the Big South Fork
Starting at a very small parking space, you head onto a fairly overgrown trail for half a mile. The trail then begins to thin out and is not as overgrown. Keeping a steady incline, you almost instantly feel the burn in your calves.
At around 2 mi...
6.4 miles
800 ft gain
Hike to Twin Arches
The trail starts the parking lot which has some nice bathrooms and a nice small picnic area that is open year round. From the trail-head you will follow the signs that will lead you a short mostly flat .7 mile hike to the first arch. Once you get ...
2 miles
700 ft gain
Hike the Natural Bridge in Pickett State Park
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 bri...
0.25 miles
100 ft gain
Hike to Hazard Cave
Hazard Cave is a gorgeous very large sandstone formation. The hike is located in Pickett State Park which is right next to Big South Fork National Recreation Area. This hike is the shortest option to get to Hazard Cave. If you are looking for a lo...
0.3 miles
200 ft gain
Hike to Indian Rockhouse
This hike is a great, short hike for all ages. It shows the sandstone formation of the area very well and features a large cliff, an overhang, and a small stream at the bottom. The hike is only 0.4 of a mile total and has a small elevation change....
0.4 miles
65 ft gain
Explore Pickett State Fire Tower
This tower was built by the CCC in the 1930s. The tower is easy to climb and safer than most fire towers. The top of the tower is open so you can get a 360 degree view of the surrounding area. The tower is located within the Pickett State Park and...
Stargaze at Astronomy Field
This Dark Sky Park is a part of the Pickett State Park. It was established in 2015. It is one of the only IDA registered dark sky parks in the east. I have been all over the United States stargazing and this is still one of the best spots I have b...
Hike to Triple Falls AKA Little Egypt
Triple falls trail otherwise known as little egypt is known for its cooling waterfalls in the summer and fall and the beautiful views from the top of the mountain year round. Getting to it is pretty easy all you have to do is follow your GPS until...
2.2 miles
700 ft gain
Hike to Hatfield Knob Elk Viewing Tower
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A 4WD VEHICLE OR ALL WHEEL DRIVE.
The road to the trail-head can be very dangerous at times because of mud and debris, because of this an all wheel drive at least is very useful if you only have a 2WD car or truck I sug...
1 miles
200 ft gain
Nearby camping, hotels, and more
-
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 scenic expanse of land that offers visitors countless recreat... -
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 Numerous trails snake through the recreation area, offering mounta... -
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 and Recreation Area--a vast and scenic expanse of land that of... -
Monticello, Kentucky
Hidden Hilltop Hideaway
Rest and recharge in total seclusion at this peaceful, private wooded campsite! There is a lot to see in the forest. You may see white tail deer, wild turkeys, owls, northern Cardinal and Blue Jay...From $69/night
-
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 available seasonally in the Obed WSR. Rock climbing is another cha...
