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Hiking
Thousands of miles of hiking trails crisscross the state, offering ways to see Tennessee’s beauty up-close. From steep mountain trails to broad paths running beside meandering streams, all of Tennessee invites you to travel quiet and refreshing routes.
Lady's Bluff Nature Trail
A foot trail maintained by the TVA offering a spectacular view of the Tennessee River at its terminus.
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Region: Middle Tennessee
City: , TN
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Lake Isom National Wildlife Refuge
Lake Isom National Wildlife Refuge was established as an inviolate sanctuary for wintering waterfowl in 1938 by presidential proclamation. Lake Isom is the oldest refuge in Tennessee and encompasses some 1,850 acres of migratory bird habitat surrounding Lake Isom. ...more
Region: Northwest
City: Union City, TN
Phone: 731-538-2481
Land Between The Lakes National Recreation Area
Nestled between Kentucky Lake and Lake Barkley. Native wildlife abounds as well as a maintained herd of elk and bison in a habitat restoration area. ...more
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City: Golden Pond, TN
Phone: 270-924-2000
Laurel-Snow Pocket Wilderness and Buzzard Point
Natural wilderness area with waterfalls, forests, unique rock formations, deep gorges and trails for hiking. ...more
Region: Chattanooga & Southeast
City: Dayton, TN
Phone: 423-566-2229
Long Hunter State Park
Significant for both its natural and historic aspects, Long Hunter State Park is a popular spot on J. Percy Priest Lake for picnicking, swimming, hiking, backpacking, boating, fishing, nature photography and wildlife observation. ...more
Region: Nashville & Surrounding Areas
City: Hermitage, TN
Phone: 615-885-2422
Lower Hatchie Wildlife Refuge
Lower Hatchie National Wildlife Refuge (NWR) sits along the lower 17 miles of the Hatchie River in western Tennessee. Unlike most Mississippi River tributaries that have been straightened and levees constructed for flood control, the Hatchie River remains the longest continuous stretch of naturally meandering river in the lower Mississippi River Valley. ...more
Region: Memphis & Surrounding Areas
City: Henning, TN
Phone: 731-738-2296
Lucius Burch Natural Area
The natural area is a remnant of historic river meanders, bald cypress-water tupelo swamps, bottomland hardwood forests, and open river channel habitat. Unfortunately, much of this ecosystem has been significantly altered as a result of change in hydrology and the invasion of common privet, an invasive exotic pest plant. ...more
Region: West Tennessee
City: Ellendale, TN
Phone: 901-382-0235
Manus Road Cedar Glade
Manus Road is a 15-acre natural area in Rutherford County about 10 miles east of Murfreesboro. It supports a high quality limestone cedar glade with rare and endemic plants that include the federally endangered Pyne's ground plum, evolvulus and Tennessee milk-vetch. ...more
Region: Middle Tennessee
City: Rutherford County, TN
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May Prairie
May Prairie boasts one of Tennessee's most diverse plant communities, with more than 300 species, 25 of which are rare in Tennessee. Adjoining the Hickory Flat Wood Wildlife Management Area (WMA), May includes disjunct plants from the Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plains; it is the only state location for both the snowy orchid and coastal false-asphodel. ...more
Region: Nashville & Surrounding Areas
City: Manchester, TN
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Meeman-Shelby Forest State Park
Bordering on the mighty Mississippi River, two-thirds of this 13,467-acre park are bottomland hardwood forests of large oak, cypress and tupelo. The park also contains two lakes and many miles of hiking trails. ...more
Region: Memphis & Surrounding Areas
City: Millington, TN
Phone: 901- 876-5215
Melton Lake Drive Greenway and Park
Peaceful three mile waterfront trail along Melton Hill Lake. Great for biking, walking, running and skating. ...more
Region: Knoxville & Middle East
City: Oak Ridge, TN
Phone: (865) 482-7821
Mississippi River Corridor
The opportunity for recreation within the Mississippi River Corridor is great for the outdoor enthusiast. Individuals can enjoy hiking, biking, camping, fishing, boating, backpacking, picnicking, hunting, canoeing, kayaking, and sightseeing throughout the Mississippi River Corridor. ...more
Region: Memphis & Surrounding Areas
City: Memphis, TN
Phone: (901) 278-8459
Montgomery Bell State Park
Montgomery Bell State Park is located seven miles east of Dickson in Dickson County. The rolling hills of Dickson County contain a treasure that was considered more precious than gold to the builders of young America. ...more
Region: Nashville & Surrounding Areas
City: Burns, TN
Phone: 615-797-9052
Mousetail Landing State Park
This 1, 247-acre area is located on the east banks of the Tennessee River in the state's picturesque Western valley. Tradition has it that Mousetail Landing received its name during the Civil War period when one of the area's tanning companies caught fire. ...more
Region: Nashville & Surrounding Areas
City: Linden, TN
Phone: 731-847-0841

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