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Greeter Falls and Blue Hole
Altamont, Tennessee
4.9
1.79 mi
/ 417 ft gain
An 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 Knoxville.
The trail is nicely marked, well traveled, not too strenuous (could be tricky in places for...
Hike the Falls Loop Trail in South Cumberland State Park
Altamont, Tennessee
4.5
3.2 mi
/ 500 ft gain
Nestled 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 bridge hanging over Firescald Creek which connects to Greeter Trail. The bridge is a great spot to ...
Laurel Falls Loop Trail
Coalmont, Tennessee
0.54 mi
/ 138 ft gain
Laurel Falls Loop Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Beersheba Springs, Tennessee.
Saw Mill Campground via Stone Door, Big Creek Gulf, and Connector Trail
Coalmont, Tennessee
9.55 mi
/ 1946 ft gain
Saw Mill Campground via Stone Door, Big Creek Gulf, and Connector Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Beersheba Springs, Tennessee.
Laurel, Greeter Falls, BCR and Stone Door Loop
Coalmont, Tennessee
9.15 mi
/ 1726 ft gain
Laurel, Greeter Falls, BCR and Stone Door Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Altamont, Tennessee.
Savage Gulf Extended Loop
Coalmont, Tennessee
41.04 mi
/ 7356 ft gain
Savage Gulf Extended Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Beersheba Springs, Tennessee.
Stone Door Trail
Coalmont, Tennessee
1.73 mi
/ 272 ft gain
Stone Door Trail is an out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Beersheba Springs, Tennessee.
Big Creek Gulf, Big Creek Rim, and Stone Door Trails Loop
Coalmont, Tennessee
8.92 mi
/ 1982 ft gain
Big Creek Gulf, Big Creek Rim, and Stone Door Trails Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Beersheba Springs, Tennessee.
Hike to Stone Door and Alum Gap Campground
Beersheba Springs, Tennessee
6.8 mi
/ 825 ft gain
This 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 significant landmark. The Stone Door is a 10' crack in the canyon wall that people have used for centuri...
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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
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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...
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...
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