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The Best Hiking in Palmer

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Top hiking spots in and near Palmer

  • Gruetli-Laager, Tennessee

    Collins Gulf Trail to Horsepound Falls and Collins River

    4.52 mi / 699 ft gain
    Collins Gulf Trail to Horsepound Falls and Collins River is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Gruetli-Laager, Tennessee.
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  • Gruetli-Laager, Tennessee

    Collins Gulf and Stagecoach Road Historic Trails

    12.12 mi / 1949 ft gain
    Collins Gulf and Stagecoach Road Historic Trails is a loop trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Gruetli-Laager, Tennessee.
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  • Gruetli-Laager, Tennessee

    Hike to Suter and Horsepound Falls

    4.0
    6 mi / 1794 ft gain
    Located in South Cumberland State Park in the Savage Gulf section, this is a somewhat difficult 5 mile out-and-back viewing two waterfalls, cascades, creeks, rock shelters, and high bluffs. 2 miles past Suter Falls you'll come to Horsepound Falls, a unique waterfall formation with overlooks and l...
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  • Palmer, Tennessee

    Savage Day Loop

    4.77 mi / 643 ft gain
    Savage Day Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Palmer, Tennessee.
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  • Palmer, Tennessee

    Hike the North Plateau-North Rim Loop at Savage Gulf

    4.0
    14.7 mi / 2483 ft gain
    From the Savage Ranger Station, take the Savage Day Loop for roughly 2.2 miles until you reach the junction. From there take the North Plateau trail and return on the North Rim trail. The elevation gain on this trail is rather gradual and and subtle, but it is a long trek that requires endurance ...
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  • Palmer, Tennessee

    Savage Falls Trail

    5.0
    2.98 mi / 495 ft gain
    Savage Gulf Natural Area has more than 50 miles of trails, so be sure to start this adventure from the Savage Gulf Ranger Station entrance. To the right of the building, you'll find the trailhead for the Savage Day Loop. There, you can begin the 1.8-mile journey to the park's more-secluded waterf...
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  • Palmer, Tennessee

    North Rim Trail via Savage Day Loop

    15.16 mi / 3074 ft gain
    North Rim Trail via Savage Day Loop is an out-and-back trail that takes you through a nice forest located near Palmer, Tennessee.
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  • Palmer, Tennessee

    Savage Falls

    2.98 mi / 495 ft gain
    Savage Falls is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Palmer, Tennessee.
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  • Palmer, Tennessee

    Savage Gulf and South Cumberland Loop

    25.86 mi / 4111 ft gain
    Savage Gulf and South Cumberland Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a river located near Palmer, Tennessee.
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  • Beersheba Springs, Tennessee

    Hike to Stone Door and Alum Gap Campground

    6.8 mi / 825 ft gain
    This 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...
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  • Coalmont, Tennessee

    Savage Gulf Extended Loop

    41.04 mi / 7356 ft gain
    Savage Gulf Extended Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Beersheba Springs, Tennessee.
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  • Coalmont, Tennessee

    Laurel Falls Loop Trail

    0.54 mi / 138 ft gain
    Laurel Falls Loop Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Beersheba Springs, Tennessee.
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  • Coalmont, Tennessee

    Big Creek Gulf, Big Creek Rim, and Stone Door Trails Loop

    8.92 mi / 1982 ft gain
    Big Creek Gulf, Big Creek Rim, and Stone Door Trails Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Beersheba Springs, Tennessee.
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  • Coalmont, Tennessee

    Stone Door Trail

    1.73 mi / 272 ft gain
    Stone Door Trail is an out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Beersheba Springs, Tennessee.
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  • Coalmont, Tennessee

    Saw Mill Campground via Stone Door, Big Creek Gulf, and Connector Trail

    9.55 mi / 1946 ft gain
    Saw Mill Campground via Stone Door, Big Creek Gulf, and Connector Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Beersheba Springs, Tennessee.
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  • Coalmont, Tennessee

    Laurel, Greeter Falls, BCR and Stone Door Loop

    9.15 mi / 1726 ft gain
    Laurel, Greeter Falls, BCR and Stone Door Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Altamont, Tennessee.
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