Austin Springs Tennessee HIKING TRAILS & PLACES TO HIKE

1. Buffalo Mountain Park Ascend forested slopes and sweeping ridges on Buffalo Mountain Park's scenic trail network just south of town.

2. Cherokee National Forest Vast wilderness awaits in Cherokee National Forest, offering rugged mountain trails and panoramic Appalachian views.

3. Warriors' Path State Park Experience woodland hiking and lakeshore trails winding through the rolling landscapes of Warriors' Path State Park.

4. Sycamore Shoals State Historic Park Discover riverside trails and wooded walks steeped in history at Sycamore Shoals State Historic Park.

5. Roan Mountain State Park Hike through rich forests and rhododendron gardens to high-elevation balds at Roan Mountain State Park.

6. Bays Mountain Park & Planetarium Traverse a vast preserve of lakes, forests, and mountain trails in Bays Mountain Park's wild terrain.

7. Laurel Run Park Follow rushing streams and reach picturesque waterfalls on Laurel Run Park's rugged woodland trails.

8. Rock Creek Recreation Area Adventure through lush forested valleys and mountain creeks in Rock Creek Recreation Area, nestled in the Unaka Mountains.

9. Doe Mountain Recreation Area Explore remote ridges and deep woods on designated trails across Doe Mountain Recreation Area's 8,600 acres.

10. Appalachian Trail (Tennessee Section) Trek the legendary Appalachian Trail across the wild highlands and rhododendron balds of eastern Tennessee.