From the banks of the Mississippi River to the Southern Appalachian highlands, from the lakes and Civil War battlefields of Middle Tennessee to the rocky overlooks and wild waterfalls of the Cumberland Plateau, Tennessee's state parks present a mosaic of trail opportunities. This book compiles the best of them.
Brought to you by one of America's most prolific nature writers, Tennessee native Johnny Molloy, Fifty Best Hikes in Tennessee State Parks is designed to highlight the wide variety of history and natural wonders to be found in the Volunteer State. Molloy has leveraged several decades of outdoor writing experience to craft a guide that helps hikers make the most of their experience. Complete with precise maps, compelling photographs, and honest hike narratives, this guide helps you make the most of your Tennessee state park adventures.
Helpful information is included with each hike narrative: directions to the trailhead-including GPS coordinates, distance, difficulty, hiking time, highlights, cautions, elevation change, scenery, solitude, family friendliness, canine friendliness, nearest towns, and trail contacts.
Rest assured that this hiking guide is accurate, comprehensive, and complete, allowing you to focus on experiencing the rewarding trailside experiences to be had in Tennessee's public lands.
