Crossville, Tennessee
Top Spots in and near Crossville
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Dayton, Tennessee
Hike through the Laurel Snow Pocket Wilderness
5.06 mi / 900 ft gainThe Laurel-Snow Trail was the first National Recreation Trail designated in Tennessee and at just under 35 miles from downtown Chattanooga, it is perfect for a day hike, for a day of climbing, or for setting up basecamp for the weekend. The 2,000 acre area sits along the Walden Ridge of the Cumbe...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 -
Wartburg, Tennessee
Old Mac Mountain and Frozen Head Firetower
6.42 mi / 1906 ft gainOld Mac Mountain and Frozen Head Firetower is an out-and-back trail that takes you past scenic surroundings located near Wartburg, Tennessee.Read more -
Sparta, Tennessee
Burgess Falls
4.51.56 mi / 95 ft gainIf 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 s...Read more -
Wartburg, Tennessee
Hike to Debord and Emory Gap Falls in Frozen Head SP
4.33.2 mi / 465 ft gainThe trail head begins just over the bridge and is labeled as the Panther Branch trail head. To began you will continue straight and within .6 miles of hiking you will come to the first waterfall on a branch off on the right side of the trail. This first waterfall is Debord Falls and it can be eas...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 -
Rock Island, Tennessee
Twin Falls, Rock Island State Park
4.40.3 mi / 125 ft gainUpon 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 ...Read more -
Rock Island, Tennessee
Camp at Rock Island State Park
4.8This 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...Read more -
Cookeville, Tennessee
Cummins Falls
4.72.79 mi / 518 ft gainCatch 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,...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 -
Oneida, Tennessee
Hike Honey Creek Loop
5.6 miThe trailhead of the 5.6-mile Honey Creek outer loop can be found at the Big South Fork National River - Honey Creek Trailhead Overlook in Robbins, TN 37852. This trail is marked by dark green blazes and is one of the park's most challenging to hike. While the trail is rugged, it is easy to get...Read more -
Jamestown, Tennessee
Stargaze at Astronomy Field
This Dark Sky Park is a part of the Pickett State Park. It was established in 2015. It is one of the only IDA registered dark sky parks in the east. I have been all over the United States stargazing and this is still one of the best spots I have been to. The astronomy field offers a free and easi...Read more -
Oneida, Tennessee
Short hike to East Rim Overlook
0.2 mi / 50 ft gainThis trail is located in Big South Fork National Recreation Area. This is more of a walk than a hike. The entire trail is paved except for the wooden boardwalk overlook at the end. The overlook shows the gorgeous views of the river valley and some of the rock formations in the area. The trail is ...Read more -
Oneida, Tennessee
Backpack to Angel Falls Overlook in the Big South Fork
4.06.4 mi / 800 ft gainStarting at a very small parking space, you head onto a fairly overgrown trail for half a mile. The trail then begins to thin out and is not as overgrown. Keeping a steady incline, you almost instantly feel the burn in your calves. At around 2 miles in, there is a single grave from a baby that l...Read more -
Oneida, Tennessee
Paddle the Big South Fork of the Cumberland River
This is an awesome trip because it allows you get a little taste of what it could have been like to explore the nation by waterway hundreds of years ago. Paddling as a means of traveling is an ancient practice. You are able to glide through nature, more a part of it rather than an unwelcome intru...Read more -
Jamestown, Tennessee
Explore Pickett State Fire Tower
This tower was built by the CCC in the 1930s. The tower is easy to climb and safer than most fire towers. The top of the tower is open so you can get a 360 degree view of the surrounding area. The tower is located within the Pickett State Park and is right on the side of the road and has easy acc...Read more