Trail Access Hours of Operation JUSTIN P. WILSON The Cumberland Trail can be accessed 8:00 AM to Sunset from the following state parks, state natural areas, wildlife management areas Justin P. Wilson CUMBERLAND and national park sites (north to south): Cumberland Trail State Park TRAIL 1 Cumberland Gap National Historical Park 220 Park Road COOKEVILLE Cumberland Gap Caryville, TN 37714 S TA T E PA R K 75 423-533-2928 2 Cove Lake State Park Caryville KNOXVILLE Tennessee State Parks TENNESSEE 40 3 North Cumberlands WMA William R. Snodgrass TN Tower HWY 111 Smoky Junction 312 Rosa L. Parks Avenue, 2nd Floor Nashville, TN 37243 4 Frozen Head State Park and Natural Area Wartburg 888-867-2757

5 Obed National Wild and Scenic River www.tnstateparks.com Wartburg

6 Catoosa WMA Volunteer Opportunities 75 Hebbertsburg Volunteers have made vital Maps and Guides contributions to the Cumberland Trail Planning resources, including 7 Ozone Falls State Natural Area from its beginnings, working to maps and narrative segment Ozone protect, preserve and promote its descriptions are linked at 8 Piney Falls State Natural Area cultural and natural resources. 64 www.cumberlandtrail.guide. CHATTANOOGA Grandview Volunteers help with:

9 Stinging Fork Falls State Natural Area Trail Building and Maintenance Spring City GIS Data Collection Archival and Folklore Work 10 Laurel-Snow State Natural Area Native Plants Conservation Dayton It’s easy to show your support join the Friends of 11 North Chickamauga Creek Gorge SNA the Cumberland Trail or the Cumberland Trail Soddy-Daisy Conference to participate in the many volunteer 12 Prentice Cooper State Forest opportunities we offer individuals, families and Chattanooga groups.

13 Signal Point Park Signal Mountain

Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation authorization no. 327152, 10,000 copies. This public document was promulgated at a cost of $.07 per copy, November, 2016.

The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation is committed to principles of equal opportunity, equal access and affirmative action. Contact the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation EEO/AA coordinator at 888-867-2757 or the ADA Coordinator at 615-532-0059 for further information. Hearing impaired callers may use the Tennessee Relay Service at 800-848-0298. www.tnstateparks.com Hiking The Cumberland Trail includes a growing 210-mile network of access trails and side trails, connecting hikers with scenic and historic features along the main trail route. Day hiking and overnight camping are most popular at Laurel-Snow State Natural Area, North Chickamauga Creek Gorge State Natural Area, the "Three Gorges" segment, and Black Mountain. Camping Backcountry campsites are available throughout the Cumberland Trail system. Registration is required for overnight parking at some trailheads and campsites. Check www.cumberlandtrail.guide for registration information. Historical Significance All photos by Peter C. Koczera, Cumberland Trail Photography Project. Justin P. Wilson Cumberland Trail The Cumberland Trail does not follow a State Park historic pathway. Trail construction began in 1965 by a group of hikers centered in Oak Ridge. In The Cumberland Trail State Scenic Trail Follow Us! Support Organizations 1968 the newly organized Tennessee Trails traverses the eastern edge of the Cumberland Planning a hike? Have questions? Want to see Cumberland Trails Conference Association identified the Cumberland Trail as their Mountains, from Cumberland Gap National beautiful photography of the Cumberland Trail? www.cumberlandtrail.org pilot project. The Tennessee Scenic Trails Act of 1971 Historical Park, at the Kentucky/Virginia border, Connect with us online: designated seven trail projects for state support, Friends of the Cumberland Trail to Signal Point, a Civil War site perched above including the Cumberland Trail. The trail system has Facebook @cumberlandtrailsst www.friendsofthecumberlandtrail.org Chattanooga. More than 210 miles of foot trails been built with unprecedented volunteer support Twitter @CTSSTrail are open in the system, offering access to Sandrock Recordings organized since 1997 by the Cumberland Trail Instagram @cumberlandtrailsst spectacular overlooks, dramatic waterfalls, www.sandrockrecordings.com Conference. In 1998 the State of Tennessee Email [email protected] crashing whitewater streams and steep gorges. announced the Cumberland Trail State Park and Online Guide: www.cumberlandtrail.guide Trailhead Nursery Popular activities include day hiking, fishing, Justin P. Wilson Cumberland Trail State Park Interactive Map: map.cumberlandtrail.guide www.trailheadnursery.com backpacking to remote campsites, picnicking, designations, making the Cumberland Trail rock climbing, birding and wildflower observation. Tennessee’s 53rd state park. When complete, the The Cumberland Trail directly manages more than Cumberland Trail will become Tennessee’s link in the 31,500 acres and intersects three National Park Great Eastern Trail (www.greateasterntrail.net). Service areas, three major wildlife management areas, and six state natural areas, totaling Planned Programs over 330,000 acres of public lands. The Cumberland Trail hosts a weekly half-hour broadcast Sundays at 8:30 PM ET on East Fishing and Hunting Tennessee’s WDVX (www.wdvx.com). The Head of Numerous high quality streams run Sequatchie Resource Management Area in beside the Cumberland Trail, including the Cumberland County is open to the public one day a Obed Wild and Scenic River, Daddy’s Creek, Piney month. Annual events include the Ride for the Creek, Laurel Creek, and Rock Creek. Bluegill, red Cumberland Trail hosted by the Friends of the eye, and smallmouth bass are the most popular Cumberland Trail, and Spring BreakAway hosted by catches from the deep pools. A Tennessee fishing the Cumberland Trails Conference. The park also license is required for adults under 65 years of regularly hosts guided hikes, volunteer days, and age. Hunting is allowed where the trail intersects heritage music events. three Wildlife Management Areas. For current fishing and hunting regulations, check with the For a full schedule of open days, programs and Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency at events, visit the park calendar on our website or www.tn.gov/twra. social media.