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Overlooks

Overlooks

Tennessee's South Cumberland's awe-inspiring sandstone bluffs offer amazing views of the canyons and valleys below, in every season!

Big Creek 3-Day Overnight Hike

Difficult

Big Creek 3-Day Overnight Hike

This 3-day/2-night hike is especially beautiful during fall colors or spring wildflower season. The climbs down into the Gulf and back out again can be challenging. Access this adventure from the Savage Gulf North Trailhead.

Collins Gulf 2-Day Overnight Hike

Difficult

Collins Gulf 2-Day Overnight Hike

This two-day hike features eye-popping springtime wildflowers, amazing waterfalls, disappearing streams and majestic overlooks. There are steep descents/return ascents into/out of Collins Gulf. Otherwise, it's a moderate hike. Access this adventure from the Savage Gulf South Trailhead.

Denny Cove & Falls

Moderate

Denny Cove & Falls

Explore a world-class rock climbers’ paradise, with a double-cascade waterfall and nearly 500 climbing routes with grades ranging from 5.8 to 5.14. Access this adventure from the Denny Cove Trailhead.

Greeter Falls

Moderately Difficult

Greeter Falls

A moderate-to-challenging one-mile out-and-back trail with a spiral staircase, taking you to Greeter Falls. Also check out the (easier) spur trail to the Blue Hole swimming area, as well as some smaller waterfalls and historic sites. Access this adventure from the Savage Gulf West Trailhead.

Savage Creek 4-Day Overnight Hike

Difficult

Savage Creek 4-Day Overnight Hike

This 4-day hike takes you into the “wildest” part of Savage Gulf State Park — some of the most beautiful wilderness in the region. Access this adventure from the Savage Gulf East Trailhead.

Sherwood Loop Trail

Easy

Sherwood Loop Trail

This is an easy 2.9 mile loop trail that includes the Sherwood Natural Bridge and several outstanding overlooks. Access this adventure from the Lost Cove East Trailhead.

Stone Door

Easy

Stone Door

This is a realtively easy 2 mile out-and-back hike with a spectacular overlook and steps that descend through a 150-foot crevice at the crest of the plateau. Access this adventure from the Savage Gulf North Trailhead.

War Memorial Cross

Easy

War Memorial Cross

Scenic overlook and favorite spot for picnics and sunsets

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