

Wooded ridge trailhead on the Cumberland Trail offering forest scenes, rock outcrops and ridge-top overlooks with sweeping Appalachian vistas. Best at golden hours for warm light on sandstone and fall color; spring for wildflowers and fresh green. Trailhead has primitive parking on Smokey Creek Rd — expect a moderate hike to viewpoints, limited facilities, ticks and mosquitoes in warm months. Weekdays or early mornings reduce crowds.


Wooded ridge trailhead on the Cumberland Trail offering forest scenes, rock outcrops and ridge-top overlooks with sweeping Appalachian vistas. Best at golden hours for warm light on sandstone and fall color; spring for wildflowers and fresh green. Trailhead has primitive parking on Smokey Creek Rd — expect a moderate hike to viewpoints, limited facilities, ticks and mosquitoes in warm months. Weekdays or early mornings reduce crowds.