Spring City, Tennessee
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Top Chillin Spots in and near Spring City
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Grandview, Tennessee
Hike to Piney Falls
5.01.5 mi / 500 ft gainThe gravel road heading to the trailhead is on the rougher side to take it slow. When you get to the trailhead it’s a small gravel pull off right off the road. There are no maps at the trailhead but there are only a few trails to take and they are marked with a blue marker. To get to the upper fa...Read more -
Spring City, Tennessee
Hike to Stinging Fork Falls
3.53 mi / 400 ft gainThe trail begins on the right side of the parking lot. The first part is flat with no elevation change and easy walking. About half a mile in you will reach a trail split. The right trail will take you to the falls and the left trail will take you to an overlook of the gorge below. I was not able...Read more -
Pikeville, Tennessee
Hike to Fall Creek Falls Fire Tower
4.51 mi / 100 ft gainThe tower is located in the far northeast corner of Fall Creek Falls state park. The road to get there can be rough especially if it has rained recently but any 2 wheel drive vehicle should be able to make it. When you get to the trailhead it is a small gravel pull off with a gate. From the gate ...Read more -
Pikeville, Tennessee
Hike to Rockhouse and Cane Creek Falls
5.01 mi / 500 ft gainFall Creek Falls State Park is home to multiple waterfalls. The main attraction and biggest waterfall, Fall Creek Falls, is often tourists' main destination, but I encourage you to visit the base of Rockhouse Falls and Cane Creek Falls to enjoy some quiet solitude and get away from the usual week...Read more -
Scenic Loop Road, Tennessee
Hike to the Base of Fall Creek Falls
5.00.86 mi / 299 ft gainFall Creek Falls State Park hosts a variety of large waterfalls which can easily become confusing. The park's main attraction is the 256 foot waterfall dubbed "Fall Creek Falls." Fall Creek Falls is observable from a viewing platform less than a five minute walk from the Scenic Loop Road parking ...Read more -
Pikeville, Tennessee
Photograph Buzzard's Roost Overlook
5.00.04 mi / 10 ft gainLocated in the beautiful state park of Fall Creek Falls, you'll find this overlook along with Millikan's Overlook. Both overlooks showcase the views shown in my photos, however, Buzzard's Roost is a short walk down the side trail that gives a more solitude experience that you may be looking for. ...Read more -
Lancing, Tennessee
Camp at OBED Wild and Scenic River Area via the Point Trail
4 miYou will want to park at the Lilly Bluff parking lot. Your GPS won't know where this is, so here are the GPS coordinates N36° 06.162', W84° 43.280'.The trailhead is located on the North side of the parking lot. All you need to do is follow the sign for Point Trail. The trail culminates at an e...Read more -
Wartburg, Tennessee
Potter's Falls
0.1 mi / 50 ft gainPotter's Falls is a semi locally known area that is used for lots of different activities. To get there the roads are pretty simple and easy to follow the directions. The parking can be a bit tricky especially if its during the summer or extreme cold in the winter. There are only about 15 spots o...Read more -
Oak Ridge, Tennessee
Hike to North Boundary Quarry
5.01 mi / 100 ft gainThe parking at the trailhead is right off of the Oak Ridge turnpike so its very easy to park and there are plenty of spots to park. The trail is very wide and is a great place for taking kids and riding your bike. There are more than one trail that you can take to get to the quarry from the trail...Read more -
Wartburg, Tennessee
Hike to Frozen Head State Park Fire Tower
4.54.5 mi / 1300 ft gainTo get to this hike the easiest way is to go up Petros hwy near the closed Brushy Mountain State prison. The trailhead is a large gravel lot on the side of the road. The trail is an old road so it is wide and well taken care of. However, the trail is very steep all the way up. The trail has only ...Read more -
Soddy-Daisy, Tennessee
Hike the Hogskin Loop to Stripmine Falls
2.51.3 miStripmine Falls is not the biggest waterfall in the area, but it is both beautiful and accessible with just a short and easy out-and-back (or loop) hike. The additional attraction of cool swimming pools along Chickamauga creek make this an ideal destination for a day full of relaxation and adven...Read more -
Tellico Plains, Tennessee
Drive the Cherohala Skyway National Scenic Byway
5.0The Cherohala Skway is one of the National Scenic byways in America it spans over 43 curvy miles from Tellico Planes, Tennessee to Robbinsville, North Carolina. On the Skyway there are many overlooks ranging elevations from 2000-5200 feet all have beautiful views and different view points. The pa...Read more -
Benton, Tennessee
Watch the Sunset from Sugarloaf Overlook
The overlook is easily accessible from a parking circle located off Oswald Road. Follow U.S. Highway from Ocoee, Tennessee for 8 miles then turn left onto Oswald Road. Follow Oswald Road for 2.5 miles until you encounter the overlook on your left. The overlook will be clearly marked with signage....Read more -
Benton, Tennessee
Take in the View at Chilhowee Overlook
5.0Catch the sunset, bring friends and a picnic, or gaze at the stars from this classic Tennessee overlook! To reach Chilhowee Overlook, follow U.S. Highway from Ocoee, Tennessee for 8 miles then turn left onto Oswald Road. Follow Oswald Road for 3.75 miles until you encounter the overlook on your r...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 -
Jamestown, Tennessee
Northrup Falls
4.21.39 mi / 98 ft gainTruly a hidden gem, this trail seems to get little to no attention, yet is absolutely amazing. To get to the trail from I-40 near Crossville, Tennessee, take Highway 127 north toward Jamestown. Before getting to Jamestown, turn right on State Route 296 east, toward the town of Allardt. In Allardt...Read more