STATE PARK 964 Flat Fork Road Wartburg, TN 37887 Frozen Head 423-346-3318 State Park HOURS OF OPERATION 8:00 a.m. to Sunset e.t. DIRECTIONS From Harriman take Highway 27 North to Wartburg. Turn right (east) on Highway 62. Travel two miles and turn left on Flat Fork Road. Travel four miles to the park entrance. ©TennesseePhotographs.com ©TennesseePhotographs.com BIKE TRAILS PICNIC PAVILIONS AND PLAYGROUNDS The 6.9-mile Lookout Tower Trail is available for The park features a wooded picnic area with 32 mountain bicycles. Originally a logging road, the trail picnic sites including tables and grills. Three group climbs from the Big Cove Campground to the top of shelters are available and may be reserved throughout TENNESSEE Frozen Head Mountain. the year. Picnic Pavilion B features a 240-seat STATE PARKS amphitheater. Water fountains, restrooms and two William R. Snodgrass HIKING playgrounds are available in the picnic area. The park Tennessee Tower The park features over 50 miles of foot trails that also features two volleyball courts. 312 Rosa L. Parks Ave., Floor 2 meander by waterfalls, rock shelters and giant Nashville, TN 37243 mountaintop cap rocks. A portion of the Cumberland NEARBY ATTRACTIONS 888-867-2757 Trail passes through the park. • Obed National Wild and Scenic River: five miles TNSTATEPARKS.COM • Lone Mountain State Forest Horse and Bike Trail: six miles Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation NEARBY STATE PARKS authorization no. 327152, copies. This public document was promulgated at a cost of .09 per copy, April 2019. • Justin P. Wilson Cumberland Trail State Park: 57 miles

ANNUAL PARK EVENTS The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation is committed to principles of equal opportunity, equal access, and affirmative action. Contact the • March: Junior Trout Tournament Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation EEO/AA Coordinator • April second and third weekends: at 888-867-2757 or the ADA Coordinator at 615-532-0059 for more information. Hearing-impaired callers may use the Tennessee Relay Service at 800-848-0298. Wildflower Pilgrimage • October second Saturday: Heritage Day Festival

GET INVOLVED Friends and volunteers assist in protecting, preserving, and promoting the cultural and natural resources of their favorite state park. They do this by giving of their time and talents to ensure the park’s integrity for future generations to enjoy. It’s easy to show your support—join a Friends group or participate in one of the many volunteer opportunities offered to individuals, families, and groups. To learn more visit

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