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|Park Website=https://www.tnstateparks.com/parks/pickett
|Park Website=https://www.tnstateparks.com/parks/pickett
|Trail Map Link=https://tnstateparks.com/assets/pdf/additional-content/park-maps/pickett-park-map.pdf
|Trail Map Link=https://tnstateparks.com/assets/pdf/additional-content/park-maps/pickett-park-map.pdf
|Activities=Hiking, Boating, Biking, Geocaching, Fishing
|Activities=Hiking, Boating, Geocaching, Camping, Fishing
|Features=Rivers, Lakes
|Features=Rivers, Lakes
|Park Amenities=Beaches, Sports, Picnicking
|Park Amenities=Beaches, Sports, Picnicking
|Lodging Types=Cabins, Campground, Backpacking, Group Campground
|Lodging Types=Group Lodge, Cabins, Rustic Cabins, Campground, Backpacking
|Camping Amenities=Site water, Dump station, 20 amp electrical, 30 amp electrical, 50 amp electrical, Tent only, Showers
|Camping Amenities=Site water, Dump station, 20 amp electrical, Showers
|City=Jamestown
|City=Jamestown
|Area=19,200 acres
|Area=19,200 acres
|Operated By=Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation
|Operated By=Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation
|Main Location=36.551192, -84.796614
|Main Location=36.55119, -84.79661
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{{Park trail map}}
{{Park trail map}}
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==Gallery==
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{{Trail Stub
|Trail=Indian Rockhouse Trail
|Trail Distance=0.20 mi
|Difficulty=Easy
|Trail Highlight=Features a large rock shelter
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{{Trail Stub
|Trail=Island Trail
|Trail Distance=0.30 mi
|Difficulty=Easy
|Trail Highlight=Features a natural sandstone bridge over Arch Lake. Also features a historic CCC trail shelter
}}
{{Trail Stub
|Trail=Tunnel Trail
|Trail Distance=0.45 mi
|Difficulty=Medium
|Trail Highlight=Joins Hidden Passage Trail with John Muir Trail
}}
{{Trail Stub
|Trail=Lake View Trail
|Trail Distance=0.50 mi
|Difficulty=Easy
|Trail Highlight=Overlooks Arch Lake
}}
{{Trail Stub
|Trail=Moccasin Rock Trail
|Trail Distance=0.65 mi
|Difficulty=Medium
|Trail Highlight=Connects Ridge Trail to Pogue Creek Canyon State Natural Area
}}
{{Trail Stub
|Trail=Double Falls Trail
|Trail Distance=0.70 mi
|Difficulty=Medium
|Trail Highlight=Spur from Hidden Passage Trail and features a waterfall
}}
{{Trail Stub
|Trail=Bluff Trail
|Trail Distance=0.75 mi
|Difficulty=Easy
|Trail Highlight=Multiple rock shelters and a historic CCC trail shelter
}}
{{Trail Stub
|Trail=John Muir Trail
|Trail Distance=0.85 mi
|Difficulty=Medium
|Trail Highlight=Features historic railroad tunnel
}}
{{Trail Stub
|Trail=Ladder Trail
|Trail Distance=0.95 mi
|Difficulty=Medium
|Trail Highlight=Features a historic CCC trail shelter
}}
{{Trail Stub
|Trail=Natural Bridge Trail
|Trail Distance=1.00 mi
|Difficulty=Easy
|Trail Highlight=Features an impressive natural sandstone bridge that spans 86 feet in length and 35 feet in height
}}
{{Trail Stub
|Trail=Lake Trail (Pickett State Park)
|Trail Distance=1.55 mi
|Difficulty=Easy
|Trail Highlight=Follows lake shoreline and passes a historic CCC constructed dam and three trail shelters and the five CCC built rental cabins
}}
{{Trail Stub
|Trail=Hazard Cave Trail
|Trail Distance=1.60 mi
|Difficulty=Medium
|Trail Highlight=Features Hazard Cave which is home to the endangered Cumberland Sandwort and often features a rare species of glow worms
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{{Trail Stub
|Trail=Ridge Trail
|Trail Distance=2.50 mi
|Difficulty=Medium
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{{Trail Stub
|Trail=Hidden Passage Trail
|Trail Distance=7.80 mi
|Difficulty=Medium
|Trail Highlight=Rock shelters, a natural arch, and Crystal Falls as well as accesses Double Falls and Tunnel Trails
}}

Latest revision as of 11:17, 17 January 2021

Pickett CCC Memorial State Park
Park Type State Park
Located Jamestown, Tennessee
External Links Official Website

Official Trail Map

Entrance Fee Unknown
ActivitiesThings to do at the park HikingBoatingGeocachingCampingFishing
Park AmenitiesThings built to enjoy or use at the park BeachesSportsPicnicking
FeaturesNatural things to see at the park RiversLakes
Park Trails

14 Trails / Total of 19.80 miles31.865 km <br />

Lodging Types CabinsRustic CabinsCampgroundBackpacking
Group Lodge
Camping Amenities

Site waterDump station20 amp electricalShowers

Park Area 19,200 acres77.7 km² <br />
Operated By Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation
Main Location 36° 33' 4.28" N, 84° 47' 47.80" W Map
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Park Overview[edit]

A large state park adjacent to the even larger Big South Fork National Recreation Area. The park stands as a memorial to the members of the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) that developed the park that is enjoyed to this day.

How to get there[edit]

  1. Take I-81 W and then I-40 W towards Knoxville
  2. Follow signage to take I-75 N
  3. Take I-75 exit 141 to TN-63 W
  4. Continue onto TN-297 W through Huntsville
  5. Intersect with US-27 and turn right, North
  6. After driving through Big South Fork, intersect with TN-154 and turn right, North
  7. Turn left on Verdun Rd just before Oneida to head towards Big South Fork
  8. The park headquarters/visitor's office will be on your left

Trailheads are in several different locations, so refer to the specific trail descriptions.

Trails[edit]

The park offers the following trails to explore:

Park Trails Distance Difficulty Marking Usage Highlight
Bluff TrailThis trail is a "stub" either because of its short length, lack of significance, or the page hasn't been created yet. The page can be created, but then delete the stub reference from this park. 0.75 mi Easy Multiple rock shelters and a historic CCC trail shelter
Double Falls TrailThis trail is a "stub" either because of its short length, lack of significance, or the page hasn't been created yet. The page can be created, but then delete the stub reference from this park. 0.70 mi Medium Spur from Hidden Passage Trail and features a waterfall
Hazard Cave TrailThis trail is a "stub" either because of its short length, lack of significance, or the page hasn't been created yet. The page can be created, but then delete the stub reference from this park. 1.60 mi Medium Features Hazard Cave which is home to the endangered Cumberland Sandwort and often features a rare species of glow worms
Hidden Passage TrailThis trail is a "stub" either because of its short length, lack of significance, or the page hasn't been created yet. The page can be created, but then delete the stub reference from this park. 7.80 mi Medium Rock shelters, a natural arch, and Crystal Falls as well as accesses Double Falls and Tunnel Trails
Indian Rockhouse TrailThis trail is a "stub" either because of its short length, lack of significance, or the page hasn't been created yet. The page can be created, but then delete the stub reference from this park. 0.20 mi Easy Features a large rock shelter
Island TrailThis trail is a "stub" either because of its short length, lack of significance, or the page hasn't been created yet. The page can be created, but then delete the stub reference from this park. 0.30 mi Easy Features a natural sandstone bridge over Arch Lake. Also features a historic CCC trail shelter
John Muir TrailThis trail is a "stub" either because of its short length, lack of significance, or the page hasn't been created yet. The page can be created, but then delete the stub reference from this park. 0.85 mi Medium Features historic railroad tunnel
Ladder TrailThis trail is a "stub" either because of its short length, lack of significance, or the page hasn't been created yet. The page can be created, but then delete the stub reference from this park. 0.95 mi Medium Features a historic CCC trail shelter
Lake Trail (Pickett State Park)This trail is a "stub" either because of its short length, lack of significance, or the page hasn't been created yet. The page can be created, but then delete the stub reference from this park. 1.55 mi Easy Follows lake shoreline and passes a historic CCC constructed dam and three trail shelters and the five CCC built rental cabins
Lake View TrailThis trail is a "stub" either because of its short length, lack of significance, or the page hasn't been created yet. The page can be created, but then delete the stub reference from this park. 0.50 mi Easy Overlooks Arch Lake
Moccasin Rock TrailThis trail is a "stub" either because of its short length, lack of significance, or the page hasn't been created yet. The page can be created, but then delete the stub reference from this park. 0.65 mi Medium Connects Ridge Trail to Pogue Creek Canyon State Natural Area
Natural Bridge TrailThis trail is a "stub" either because of its short length, lack of significance, or the page hasn't been created yet. The page can be created, but then delete the stub reference from this park. 1.00 mi Easy Features an impressive natural sandstone bridge that spans 86 feet in length and 35 feet in height
Ridge TrailThis trail is a "stub" either because of its short length, lack of significance, or the page hasn't been created yet. The page can be created, but then delete the stub reference from this park. 2.50 mi Medium
Tunnel TrailThis trail is a "stub" either because of its short length, lack of significance, or the page hasn't been created yet. The page can be created, but then delete the stub reference from this park. 0.45 mi Medium Joins Hidden Passage Trail with John Muir Trail

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