This park had a few short, but moderate hikes to 2 nice trail ends that we took. There were more trails to hike, but the kids could only tolerate these 2 being they were both around a mile each. One of the trails ended at some rapids along the river that the kids could get in and play around in. The next trail end ended at a gorgeous waterfall; however, that trail has some strenuous parts if you bring the kiddos along. The whole park is spread out all over the plateau but there are trails and waterfalls everywhere. We intend to go back again this summer.
I've been on a couple of backpacking trips in this area and have been very impressed with the camping sites as well as the trails and the views! I will be going here, regularly!
Beautiful area. Park and get out and explore. The coke ovens are amazing. I think this would be a beautiful spot in the fall whent he leaves change. Bring your camera and enjoy.
This is a unique and rugged wilderness with something to offer all four seasons. The Spring flowers are subtle and intricate, during summer the swimming holes are playful and refreshing, in the fall forest foliage is delightful, and the winter is wonderland! Rock climbing, birding, hiking, and FABULOUS bluff vistas.
When I first moved this area this is one place I really enjoyed taking my family. My kids are grown now and still going to visit Foster Falls. We have used the facilities in Monteagle many times for family functions, church functions and many other group functions. All great!
Well marked trails , very scenic with great sounds from the river. There are lots of roots on the short loop trail of the Firey Gizzard
I love this place. It is priceless in many ways. The children love all the different sports that it offers and going on the picnic provided by SPES summer food program
There is really so much to do here! Trails, caves, waterfalls, coke ovens, forests, swimming, boating, camping, swimming, and a ton of local history. This park encompasses several counties and everything is within about 30 minutes each other. Stay in Monteagle and and make a weekend of it!
I visited the Sewanee Natural Bridge which is only one of ten separate parts of this unusual state park. The ten sections are scattered miles apart from each other and consist of waterfalls, natural bridges, lakes and deep gulfs. As such, it is difficult to write a review unless people understand that most people visit only one or two sections. The Sewanee Natural Bridge is one of the easiest sections to visit and probably one of the easiest natural stone bridges you can visit. This small site consist of only a few acres. It is only a few miles west and south of Sewanee TN.There is a small parking lot at the end of the street. The natural bridge is only about 200 feet from the parking lot down a short set of steps. You arrive at the top of the bridge where you then cross over the top to the opposite side. On the opposite side, you can make your way down the left side to the bottom. At the bottom, there is a small cave and great views of the stone bridge. You make your way back by following the same path you came down.
Good place for a 2-mile run and to see lots of turtles sunning themselves on submerged tree trunks. The Park is a bit confusing because it has several separate entrances and the Visitor Center is off by itself. But the woman staffing the Visitor Center was extremely helpful. Note the neat labels to the exhibits in the Visitor Center--done in needlepoint by hand!