Sewanee, Tennessee
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Sewanee, Tennessee
Hike to Bridal Veil Falls in Sewanee, TN
4.01.5 mi / 387 ft gainGreat short hike. Hard to find trail head, it is not marked at the parking area or where you leave the road. Put in your gps the coordinate spot tagged above off Clara Point Rd. To get to the trailhead, you have to cross the road from small parking area and go back 20 - 30 yards, where you will ...Read more -
Tracy City, Tennessee
Sycamore Falls
4.52.18 mi / 236 ft gainSycamore Falls is located in the Fiery Gizzard region of South Cumberland State Park. The trailhead is located just past Tracy City Elementary School on Fiery Gizzard Road. There is a large parking lot with restrooms at the trailhead. Start your hike at the south end of the parking lot. This ...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 -
Tullahoma, Tennessee
Hike to Lower and Upper Busby Falls
4.82 mi / 275 ft gainShort Springs Natural Area is where these falls are located. There is a decent amount of hiking trails that are a nice getaway for a day to hang out at for waterfalls. Put into your gps "machine falls parking." The gps will take you to the exact parking area. The directions go as follows from Nas...Read more -
Tullahoma, Tennessee
Machine Falls Loop at Short Springs Natural Area
4.84.07 mi / 732 ft gainThe Machine Falls loop at Short Springs Natural Area is a 1.6 mile round trip hike easily followed by white blazes. It is rated moderate difficulty due to the short, steep descent into a gorge where the falls is located. The trail is sparsely trafficked; there are usually quite a few people han...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 -
Altamont, Tennessee
Hike the Falls Loop Trail in South Cumberland State Park
4.53.2 mi / 500 ft gainNestled in the Savage Gulf State Natural Area, the popular Falls Loop Trail begins across from the Greeter Falls parking lot. At 0.4 miles into the hike you'll reach a fork in the trail, take the left route towards Boardtree Falls. Right before reaching the waterfall you'll come upon a suspension...Read more -
661-799 Stone Fort Drive, Tennessee
Hike Old Stone Fort Trail
5.02.9 mi / 265 ft gainThe main hiking trail at this small state park follows the wall of Old Stone Fort which was used by the Native Americans as a ceremonial gathering place. The trail threads through dramatic scenery where you can see the original entrance of the fort which was designed to face the exact spot on the...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 -
Gruetli-Laager, Tennessee
Hike to Suter and Horsepound Falls
4.06 mi / 1794 ft gainLocated 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...Read more -
Palmer, Tennessee
Hike the North Plateau-North Rim Loop at Savage Gulf
4.014.7 mi / 2483 ft gainFrom 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 ...Read more -
Chattanooga, Tennessee
Photograph Snoopers Rock
5.0To hit one of the best panoramic views of the Tennessee River Gorge, head into Prentice Cooper State Forest and head straight for Snoopers Rock. This 6,000+ acre protected park is home to over 35 miles of trails, campsites, and so much more.To access Snoopers Rock, you can drive through Prentice ...Read more -
Chattanooga, Tennessee
Mountain Bike Raccoon Mountain
5.0Raccoon Mountain is an extensive, yet newer system of singletrack that circle the TVA Raccoon Mountain pumped storage facility, just 15 minutes east of downtown. The 30 miles of trails primarily span from intermediate to advanced levels, but a few beginner friendly routes can be found as well.Gra...Read more -
Chattanooga, Tennessee
Relax at Sunset Rock
4.3Sunset Rock provides spectacular access to the Bluff and Gum Spring Trails for hiking, is home to some of the top trad climbing routes in the area, and is perfect for residents and visitors alike who are seeking a great view of the Chattanooga area. Parking is allowed in a tiny lot provided on We...Read more -
Lookout Mountain, Tennessee
Photograph Moccasin Bend From Point Park
4.0Located in Chickamauga & Chattanooga National Military Park, Point Park is a ten acre memorial park that overlooks the Lookout Mountain Battlefield and the city of Chattanooga. There is a paved walking path around the park that takes visitors by several historic tablets, monuments, confederat...Read more -
Rising Fawn, Georgia
Hike the West Rim Trail to Cherokee Falls
4.54.77 mi / 814 ft gainGood luck finding something you dislike about Cloudland Canyon State Park - one of Georgia's largest and most scenic parks. Sitting on the western edge of Lookout Mountain, it is home to a plethora of luscious trails, easily-accessible campgrounds or yurts, and flowing waterfalls. The West Rim L...Read more