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Collins River Nature Trail
Rock Island, Tennessee
2.56 mi
/ 312 ft gain
Collins River Nature Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a river located near Rock Island, Tennessee.
Upstream Trail
Rock Island, Tennessee
0.36 mi
/ 138 ft gain
Upstream Trail is an out-and-back trail that is moderately difficult located near Walling, Tennessee.
Twin Falls, Rock Island State Park
Rock Island, Tennessee
4.4
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...
Camp at Rock Island State Park
Rock Island, Tennessee
4.8
This little campground is nestled in Rock Island State Park. There are two campgrounds, this one is specifically tents only. Each campsite is pull in and provides you with enough room to set up two tents. In addition each campsite has a four sided picnic bench, fire pit, trash can, charcoal grill, electrical hookup, and well water. At the front entrance of the camp there is a bath house with sh...
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.
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.
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.
Wheeler Farm Loop
Spencer, Tennessee
1.76 mi
/ 541 ft gain
Wheeler Farm Loop is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Spencer, 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 ...
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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
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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...
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...
Carthage, Tennessee
Tailwater Rec Area
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Tailwater Recreation Area is located just below Cordell Hull Lake and Dam on the Cumberland River System, outside the town of Ca...
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