The Best Backpacking in Palmer
Looking for the best backpacking in Palmer? We've got you covered with the top trails, trips, hiking, backpacking, camping and more around Palmer. The detailed guides, photos, and reviews are all submitted by the Outbound community.
Top backpacking spots in and near Palmer
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Gruetli-Laager, Tennessee
Collins Gulf and Stagecoach Road Historic Trails
12.12 mi / 1949 ft gainCollins Gulf and Stagecoach Road Historic Trails is a loop trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Gruetli-Laager, Tennessee.Read more -
Palmer, Tennessee
Savage Gulf and South Cumberland Loop
25.86 mi / 4111 ft gainSavage Gulf and South Cumberland Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a river located near Palmer, Tennessee.Read more -
Beersheba Springs, Tennessee
Hike to Stone Door and Alum Gap Campground
6.8 mi / 825 ft gainThis is a fun and easy overnight trip that is good for all ages. Start at the Stone Door Ranger Station which has plenty of parking and public restrooms as well. Follow the signs to the Stone Door Trailhead and in a short 0.8 miles you'll arrive at the edge of the gulf (canyon) and the first sign...Read more -
Coalmont, Tennessee
Savage Gulf Extended Loop
41.04 mi / 7356 ft gainSavage Gulf Extended Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Beersheba Springs, Tennessee.Read more -
Altamont, Tennessee
Greeter Falls and Blue Hole
4.91.79 mi / 417 ft gainAn easy, yet extremely beautiful and well marked drive leads to a pretty sizable parking lot at the trailhead. There are multiple trails to hike, depending on how much time you have or how long you want to hike. This particular trail makes for a perfect day trip from Nashville, Chattanooga or Kno...Read more -
Tracy City, Tennessee
Hike the Fiery Gizzard Trail
5.013.5 miStart this journey from the Grundy Forest Trailhead, where you will quickly begin a decent along the Little Fiery Gizzard Creek. At the 0.7-mile split, be sure to turn left and cross the bridge to stay on the Fiery Gizzard Trail. For the next 0.8-mile journey, you'll encounter the gorgeous Black ...Read more -
Signal Mountain, Tennessee
Flipper Bend Loop
8.89 mi / 1040 ft gainFlipper Bend Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a river located near Signal Mountain, Tennessee.Read more -
Signal Mountain, Tennessee
Signal Point, Yellow, Prentice Cooper Orange and Bee Branch Trail Loop
10.25 mi / 1512 ft gainSignal Point, Yellow, Prentice Cooper Orange and Bee Branch Trail Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Signal Mountain, Tennessee.Read more -
Soddy-Daisy, Tennessee
Hike the Hogskin Upper and Lower Loop
5.01.4 miAfter an easy 25 minute drive from Chattanooga you will reach North Chickamauga Gorge on Montlake Road in Soddy Daisy. Park any where in the gravel loop just make sure other cars can get through. From the Montlake Road Trailhead Kiosk the trail begins on an old mining road. Hogskin Upper Loop Tr...Read more -
Pikeville, Tennessee
Fall Creek Falls (Upper Loop)
12.8 mi / 1086 ft gainFall Creek Falls (Upper Loop) is a loop trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Pikeville, Tennessee.Read more -
Rising Fawn, Georgia
Chattanooga 50 Mile Trail Run
46.64 mi / 6873 ft gainChattanooga 50 Mile Trail Run is a loop trail that takes you through a nice forest located near Rising Fawn, Georgia.Read more -
Sherwood, Tennessee
Walls of Jericho via Tennessee Trailhead
5.07.74 mi / 1667 ft gainWalls of Jericho via Tennessee Trailhead is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Belvidere, Tennessee.Read more -
Sparta, Tennessee
Virgin Falls State Natural Area Loop
5.04.46 mi / 400 ft gainBeginning at the Virgin Falls SNA parking area, the Virgin Falls trail is approximately a 9 mile round trip (excluding any side trails) which will allow you to experience three waterfalls: Big Branch Falls, Big Laurel Falls, and the namesake Virgin Falls. There is a fourth, Sheep Cave Falls, that...Read more -
Sparta, Tennessee
Polly Branch Falls Trail
9.38 mi / 1119 ft gainPolly Branch Falls Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Sparta, Tennessee.Read more -
Estillfork, Alabama
Walls of Jericho via Alabama Trailhead
4.55.8 mi / 1417 ft gainAround 5pm, we hiked down the only clearly marked trail that departs from the parking lot. The path begins with gentle switchbacks and great views of the forest, occasionally passing by small waterfalls, sinkholes, and caves; and arriving at the Hurricane Creek crossing (log with handrail) after ...Read more -
Winchester, Tennessee
Tims Ford Paved Trail
10.19 mi / 876 ft gainTims Ford Paved Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Winchester, Tennessee.Read more