Jasper Tennessee HIKING TRAILS & PLACES TO HIKE


Listed below are the best hiking trails and places to hike near Jasper, Tennessee.


1. Little Cedar Mountain Traverse rocky outcrops and enjoy sweeping vistas of Nickajack Lake along this scenic loop nestled just outside Jasper.


2. Prentice Cooper State Forest Explore over 24,000 acres of rugged forest with dramatic overlooks of the Tennessee River Gorge and a network of wilderness hiking trails.


3. South Cumberland State Park Wander through wild canyons, waterfalls, and hardwood forests on some of Tennessee's most famed hiking routes, including Denny Cove and Fiery Gizzard Trail.


4. Walls of Jericho Trek deep into a remote natural amphitheater featuring towering limestone walls, rich woodlands, and a pristine creek for a true backcountry adventure.


5. Cumberland Trail State Park Journey along a continuous trail system winding over rugged ridges and through wild gorges, offering challenging hikes and panoramic mountain views.



6. Nickajack Cave Wildlife Refuge Watch thousands of bats emerge at dusk and hike along natural lakeshore trails surrounded by protected forests and rich birdlife.


7. Foster Falls Recreation Area Marvel at a 60-foot waterfall and hike through wildflower-filled forests and rocky canyons in this dramatic corner of South Cumberland.


8. Fiery Gizzard North Test your hiking skills on one of the country's most celebrated trails, featuring rugged terrain, waterfalls, and diverse forests.


9. Laurel-Snow State Natural Area Ascend rocky gorges and cross swinging bridges en route to beautiful waterfalls in this scenic natural area along the Cumberland Plateau.


10. Savage Gulf State Natural Area Experience towering cliffs, deep gorges, and rare old-growth forests on a vast network of trails crisscrossing spectacular wilderness.