This park is over 1300 acres in size and houses a uniquely diverse range of biodiversity, making it great for nature observation. There are 6+ miles of trails in this day-use only park. Opportunities to …
This park is over 1300 acres in size and houses a uniquely diverse range of biodiversity, making it great for nature observation. There are 6+ miles of trails in this day-use only park. Opportunities to learn about the biodiversity here are available at the visitor's center, the aviary complex, and through the many Ranger led programs. More information on this park and many more can be found at the TN State Parks website.
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Aug 21, 2024
Took a short hike around the spillway. Free, flat, paved or wood chips. Some historical markers. Mostly shaded, a nice place Full review by billmN5292MM
Apr 21, 2024
Beautiful park, walkable for all ages. It was great to see so many people out walking and it’s really nice for a healthy walk. It’s also great for slowing down and taking in the beautiful nature ju… Full review by Denise M
Mar 17, 2024
Travelling solo and so decided to get an Uber out here to go for a hike. Makes a nice difference vs the hustle and bustle of downtown area. A very pretty 5 mile hike (shorter options are available) … Full review by xboshx
I was hiking here the other day for about 3 hours, and it looked like a great place to do some trail running; however, there are signs every where saying not to run. Does anyone actually enforce this or care? I don’t see how running is any different than hiking.
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Yes, it is enforced. Running wears the path out much faster than walking does. They also don't want to be hauling people who fall out of there all the time. Not to mention the fact that it's …
Yes, it is enforced. Running wears the path out much faster than walking does. They also don't want to be hauling people who fall out of there all the time. Not to mention the fact that it's really obnoxious dodging runners and people who don't obey the other suggestions on that sign
Hello! We are planning to go next week with our 5 year old and I see their office is closed on Tuesdays. Anyone have a trail recommendation that we can do round trip in 2 hours or less? Our little one is very active and has been hiking with us since she was 2 so even if there is a shorter moderate hike that we can do in 2 hours we are open to it! :)
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I'm not 100% sure, you might be able to do the lake trail in 2 hours or less.
The. trails aren't really. There is a paved not quite throughway, mostly for rangers use (and people with handicapped plates)... and there is the spillway, which isn't a "road," but the …
The. trails aren't really. There is a paved not quite throughway, mostly for rangers use (and people with handicapped plates)... and there is the spillway, which isn't a "road," but the ground is hard enough a wheelchair could traverse it. The spillway leads to a small house, a little bit of seating on the edge of the lake and a bridge over the falls. Those things seem pretty accessible (the house has stairs up to its porch). The other paths are covered with chipped wood, in some places gravel and where there is less traffic, dirt that's firm from being traversed.
Aug 21, 2024
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