* Hiking, camping, and picnicking in the best parts of Tennessee's Cumberland Plateau * Detailed information on each trail This thorough guidebook takes hikers to the southern part of the Cumberland Plateau in Tennessee where they'll find trails through deep, narrow gorges, numerous waterfalls, scenic overlooks, and lush forests. There are complete trail descriptions of 40 trails, along with information about the region's history, plants, animals, and geology. This rewarding trail collection covers such areas as the South Cumberland Recreation Area, Fall Creek Falls State Park, Prentice Cooper State Forest, and Virgin Falls Pocket Wilderness. BR>BR>

A hiking guide to South Cumberland State Park, Tennessee

A guide to hiking on the Tennessee Cumberland Plateau, providing information on fifty day and overnight hikes, and featuring detailed maps, descriptions of the area and natural history, and tips.

Experience great hiking in the scenic swath of Tennessee between Nashville and Knoxville. Tennessee’s Cumberland Plateau, a wide tableland cut with a dizzying array of deep gorges, is a geological wonderland. It is a place to behold and a place to savor. This new entry in the trusted series details 50 hikes on the plateau, from the Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area near Kentucky to the fascinating Walls of Jericho astride the Alabama state line; from the thousand-foot gorge cut by the mighty Tennessee River down Chattanooga way to the watery beauty of Virgin Falls by Sparta. It will encourage you to get out and enjoy the treasures of Tennessee’s unspoiled Cumberland Plateau. Specific emphasis is placed on the most scenic destinations and the unique places that make the plateau so special, places like the Great Stone Door, with its sandstone formations and vertical rock walls, and Cumberland Mountain State Park, with its ancient trees and evidence of human history. Also included are comprehensive maps for each hike, scenic photos, and a Hikes-at-a-Glance table that makes choosing your desired hike a breeze.

Walks, hikes, and backpacking trips from the Tennessee River Gorge to the Big South Fork Tennessee’s Cumberland Plateau, a wide tableland cut with a dizzying array of deep gorges, is a geological wonderland. It is a place to behold and savor. This updated second edition covers hikes from the Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area near Kentucky to the fascinating Walls of Jericho astride the Alabama state line; from the thousand-foot gorge cut by the mighty Tennessee River down Chattanooga way to the watery beauty of Virgin Falls by Sparta. Specific emphasis is placed on the most scenic destinations and the unique places that make the plateau so special, places like the Great Stone Door, with its sandstone formations and vertical rock walls, and Cumberland Mountain State Park, with its ancient trees and evidence of ancient human history. Also included are comprehensive maps for each hike, scenic photos, and a hikes-at-a-glance table that makes choosing your desired hike a breeze.

Escape with Russ Manning, the Southeast's hiking expert, into the deep gorges and rock shelters that make this area a natural utopia. He has trekked along every trail and behind every waterfall, from Yahoo Falls to the Gentleman's Swimming Hole--in 100 Trails of the Big South Fork, he guides you to and trough the land's best of best!

Revised Edition 1988 This Sierra Club guide describes hiking areas, noting their natural features and the length and difficulty of their trails, and offers travel directions and backpacking and camping restrictions.

Hiking Tennessee is your complete guide to 83 of the most scenic day hikes in the Volunteer State. From the Woodland Trail in Meeman-Shelby Forest State Park to the Hidden Passage Trail in Pickett State Park to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, this handy guide will lead you to the best trails throughout the state. In this one-of-a-kind resource, you’ll find the following features: • Detailed descriptions complete with GPS coordinates for every hike in all three regions of Tennessee • Special points of interest, including Civil War–era and Native American historical sites; descriptions of the topography, flora, fauna, and climate; estimated hiking time and distance; and difficulty ratings for each trail • Phone numbers and websites, park hours and rules, and available facilities for the state’s most scenic hiking areas • Easy-to-read maps for every park and trail to help you navigate your hike and locate landmarks and other points of interest • A convenient trail finder that provides a summary of each trail’s features and available facilities Hiking Tennessee brings to life the history, terrain, wildlife, and natural features of each area. The vivid descriptions of the foliage, animals, and well-known and local historical accounts of each area provide an invitation to explore and experience the trails for yourself. Hiking Tennessee is your guide to enjoying the great outdoors!

Hiking Tennessee features concise descriptions and detailed maps for more than 60easy-to-follow trails in the Volunteer state that allow hikers of all levels to enjoy beautiful views, get fit in the outdoors, and learn about the region’s history.