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Hike to Carmac Falls
Smithville, Tennessee
5.0
1 mi
/ 90 ft gain
It is important to note that Carmac Falls is located on the private property of Evins Mill, a resort and special event venue that hosts weddings, conferences and other contractually exclusive events. As such, one must be a guest of the resort in order to access its property and enjoy its trails, including the one to Carmac Falls. For those who wish to do so without staying overnight, the venue ...
John C. Clayborn Millennium Trail and Merritt Ridge Trail Loop
Silver Point, Tennessee
7.52 mi
/ 1831 ft gain
John C. Clayborn Millennium Trail and Merritt Ridge Trail Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Silver Point, Tennessee.
Highland Rim Nature Trail
Silver Point, Tennessee
1.64 mi
/ 541 ft gain
Highland Rim Nature Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Silver Point, Tennessee.
Window Cliffs
8400 Old Cane Creek Road, Tennessee
5.14 mi
/ 935 ft gain
Window Cliffs is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Baxter, Tennessee.
Burgess Falls
Sparta, Tennessee
4.5
1.56 mi
/ 95 ft gain
If you like waterfalls, this hike is for you. Along the way you'll pass by Falling Water Cascades (20 ft), Little Falls ( 30 ft), Middle Falls (80 ft) and finally the main event, Burgess Falls (136 ft). There are a few spots for swimming so bring your suit if it's a warm day.
It's an easy hike suitable for children, but be sure to wear good shoes with grip - it can get slippery towards the end...
Rock Island Bluff Trail
Rock Island, Tennessee
2.18 mi
/ 295 ft gain
Rock Island Bluff Trail is a loop trail that takes you through a nice forest located near Rock Island, Tennessee.
Blue Hole Trail
Rock Island, Tennessee
0.12 mi
/ 190 ft gain
Blue Hole Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Rock Island, Tennessee.
Twins Falls and Downstream Trail
Rock Island, Tennessee
1.64 mi
/ 594 ft gain
Twins Falls and Downstream Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Rock Island, Tennessee.
Twin Falls, Rock Island State Park
Rock Island, Tennessee
4.3
0.3 mi
/ 125 ft gain
Upon entering Rock Island State Park from the east, the parking area for this trail is located right after the old cotton mill (my friend and I actually ended up getting lost because it is tucked away there quite nicely). The trail that leads to Twin Falls actually starts at the westernmost part of the parking lot. The beginning of the trail is comprised of stairs that descend fairly rapidly so...
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Sparta, Tennessee
Ragland Bottom
Overview
Ragland Bottom Campground is located on the shores of the scenic Center Hill Lake on central Tennessee's Highland Rim. The lake ...
Silver Point, Tennessee
Hurricane Bridge
Overview
Hurricane Bridge Recreation Area is located on the shores of the scenic Center Hill Lake on central Tennessee's Highland Rim. Th...
Smithville, Tennessee
Floating Mill Park
Overview
Floating Mill Park is located on the shores of the scenic Center Hill Lake on central Tennessee's Highland Rim. The lake stretch...
Silver Point, Tennessee
Long Branch
Overview
Long Branch Campground is located below Center Hill Dam on the scenic Caney Fork River in central Tennessee's Highland Rim. Abov...
Carthage, Tennessee
Tailwater Rec Area
Overview
Tailwater Recreation Area is located just below Cordell Hull Lake and Dam on the Cumberland River System, outside the town of Ca...
Carthage, Tennessee
Defeated Creek Park
Overview
Defeated Creek Park Campground sits along the banks of Cordell Hull Lake on the Cumberland River System, just seven miles from C...
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