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Dogwood Park
Cookeville, Tennessee
0.49 mi
/ 66 ft gain
Dogwood Park is a loop trail that is good for all skill levels located near Cookeville, Tennessee.
Cane Creek Blue and Red Trail
Cookeville, Tennessee
4.0
1.84 mi
/ 69 ft gain
Cane Creek Blue and Red Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Cookeville, Tennessee.
Cummins Falls
Cookeville, Tennessee
4.7
2.79 mi
/ 518 ft gain
Catch the trailhead down to the falls at the parking lot. The trail quickly approaches the rim of the river gorge to provide hikers with a great bird's eye view of the falls. After snapping a few photos of the falls from above, follow the clearly marked trail down to the river's edge. From there, hikers have to do a little bit of bushwhacking. Follow the water upstream, skirting the banks of th...
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...
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.
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.
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.
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 ...
Lost Creek Falls Trail
Sparta, Tennessee
0.21 mi
/ 52 ft gain
Lost Creek Falls Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Sparta, Tennessee.
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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
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Floating Mill Park is located on the shores of the scenic Center Hill Lake on central Tennessee's Highland Rim. The lake stretch...
Gainesboro, Tennessee
Roaring River Park
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Roaring River Park is located on Cordell Hull Lake on the Cumberland River System, near Gainesboro, TN. The lake itself was name...
Sparta, Tennessee
Ragland Bottom
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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
Long Branch
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Long Branch Campground is located below Center Hill Dam on the scenic Caney Fork River in central Tennessee's Highland Rim. Abov...
Gainesboro, Tennessee
Salt Lick Creek
Overview
Salt Lick Creek Campground is located on Cordell Hull Lake on the Cumberland River System, just 10 miles from Gainesboro, TN. Th...
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