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Fiery Gizzard State Park Visitor Center

Park info, gift shop, mini-museum and trailhead for a kid-friendly "storybook trail"

11745 US-41, Monteagle

Fiery Gizzard State Park Visitor Center
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There are 5 trailheads within South Cumberland State Park. At the South Cumberland State Park Welcome & Info Center, you can get information about each of these areas of the park, while you also check out the mini-museum, with family-friendly activities!


There is also a gift shop, where you can find park-themed shirts, hats, mugs and other popular gifts.


Adjoining the Welcome Center you'll find the Meadow Trail, a kid-friendly "storybook trail" with panels along the way that tell an interestig story, sure to entertain the kids!

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