Dayton Tennessee HIKING TRAILS & PLACES TO HIKE

1. Laurel-Snow State Natural Area Explore rugged gorges, cascading waterfalls, and panoramic overlooks on over 10 miles of wild hiking trails in this renowned Cumberland Plateau preserve.

2. Piney Falls State Natural Area Venture to a pristine forested gorge where two spectacular waterfalls and a scenic trail network await nature lovers and hikers.

3. Cumberland Trail State Park Hike stretches of the epic Cumberland Trail, Tennessee's only linear state park, traversing rugged ridges, rock bluffs, and deep forest.

4. Fall Creek Falls State Park Experience the grandeur of Tennessee's largest state park with dramatic waterfalls, lush gorges, and over 50 miles of hiking trails.

5. Prentice Cooper State Forest Trek through remote woodlands and sandstone bluffs with sweeping views of the Tennessee River Gorge and a network of challenging trails.

6. South Cumberland State Park Discover a tapestry of wild beauty across canyons, waterfalls, and dense forests on an extensive system of hiking trails.

7. Frozen Head State Park Ascend to panoramic mountain summits and wander through old-growth forests on trails winding deep into pristine wilderness.

8. Cherokee National Forest Roam vast stretches of Appalachian forest, mountain streams, and remote backcountry trails in Tennessee's largest national forest.

9. Rock Island State Park Marvel at thundering waterfalls and explore rocky river gorges on scenic hiking loops in this rugged park at the confluence of rivers.

10. Big Soddy Creek Gulf Hike beside crystal-clear streams and dramatic cliffs on natural trails winding through a picturesque gorge just south of Dayton.