Caryville Tennessee HIKING TRAILS & PLACES TO HIKE

1. Cove Lake State Park Lace up your boots and discover wooded trails winding through lush valleys and along the scenic lakeshore in this gem at the edge of the Cumberland Mountains.

2. Norris Dam State Park Explore a blend of forested ridges, wildflower meadows, and river overlooks on an extensive system of designated hiking trails surrounding historic Norris Dam.

3. Big Ridge State Park Traverse rugged hollows and ridgelines on a network of trails threading through hardwood forests and around a picturesque lake in the Appalachian foothills.

4. Frozen Head State Park Ascend to panoramic mountain summits and trek deep into pristine wilderness on over 50 miles of challenging hiking trails through the rugged Cumberland Mountains.

5. Cumberland Trail State Park Experience sweeping mountain vistas and wild gorges while hiking a premier long-distance trail that traverses bold ridges and remote forests across East Tennessee.

6. Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area Discover dramatic sandstone bluffs, natural arches, and untamed backcountry along hundreds of miles of designated trails in a wilderness playground spanning two states.

7. Great Smoky Mountains National Park Journey into America's most visited national park to hike ancient mountains cloaked in mist, with world-class trails through old-growth forests and to sweeping vistas.

8. Cherokee National Forest Venture through vast wilderness and diverse ecosystems on an extensive trail network featuring waterfalls, ridgelines, and remote high country in Tennessee's largest national forest.

9. Obed Wild and Scenic River Hike dramatic sandstone bluffs and deep river gorges in a rugged natural area renowned for its backcountry trails and panoramic overlooks above wild rivers.

10. Royal Blue Wildlife Management Area Adventure through remote forests and traverse rugged terrain on established trails in a vast wildlife area teeming with Appalachian scenery and solitude.