Whitwell Tennessee HIKING TRAILS & PLACES TO HIKE

1. South Cumberland State Park Explore jaw-dropping waterfalls, rugged gorges, and over 90 miles of hiking trails at South Cumberland State Park, one of the Southeast's premier wilderness destinations.

2. Prentice Cooper State Forest Discover sweeping bluff views, sandstone formations, and miles of backcountry trails in the wild expanse of Prentice Cooper State Forest.

3. Fiery Gizzard Trail (Grundy Forest Natural Area) Trek the legendary Fiery Gizzard Trail, famed for its challenging climbs, waterfalls, and dramatic rock formations amid lush canyon forests.

4. Walls of Jericho Venture into the remote Walls of Jericho, a wilderness area offering a spectacular gorge hike through wild forest and unique geological features.

5. Nickajack Cave Wildlife Refuge Witness thousands of bats at dusk and hike riverside paths at Nickajack Cave Wildlife Refuge, nestled along the Tennessee River's wooded shoreline.

6. Cumberland Trail State Scenic Trail Traverse the wild Cumberland Plateau on the Cumberland Trail State Scenic Trail, a long-distance path boasting scenic overlooks and pristine backcountry.

7. Savage Gulf State Natural Area Marvel at deep canyons, waterfalls, and rare plant communities while exploring the extensive hiking network of Savage Gulf State Natural Area.

8. Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park Roam wooded ridges and historic battlefields on scenic trails at Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park, blending history with wilderness.

9. Lone Rock Trail (North Chickamauga Creek Gorge State Natural Area) Hike through remote gorges and cascading creeks on the Lone Rock Trail within the pristine North Chickamauga Creek Gorge State Natural Area.

10. Franklin State Forest Escape into the backcountry of Franklin State Forest, where miles of rugged hiking paths wind through hardwood forest and peaceful hollows.