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Trail Overview
A fairly easy hike with a great lookout payoff. Use this trail as a destination or an excursion of a longer circuit using Forest Road Trail or other trails. With its proximity to the campground, anyone staying the night there should take the time for the hike and the view.
How to get there
From the Visitor's Center
- Drive south on TN143
- Park at the pool and tennis court parking lot on your right
- The trail head is on the opposite side of the street from the turn off to the campground
- Hike along the Forest Road Trail for ~0.5 miles and turn right at the sign for Raven Rock Trail
Route Description
An extension of Forest Road Trail leading to a high point lookout.
Route description based on starting from Forest Road Trail head near the campground
| Miles Out | Raven Rock | Miles Back | Elevation (ft) |
|---|---|---|---|
| -0.12 | Begin at Forest Road Trail near campground | 1.65 | 2,940 |
| 0.0 | Raven Rock Trail head | 1.53 | 3,052 |
| 0.31 | Pass large rock hanging over trail | 1.22 | 3,279 |
| 0.37 | Raven Rock Overlook | 1.16 | 3,277 |
| 0.48 | Trail high point | 1.05 | 3,448 |
| 1.02 | Re-connect with Forest Road Trail | 0.51 | 3,043 |
| 1.41 | Re-pass the initial Raven Rock trail head | 0.12 | 3,052 |
| 1.53 | Return to beginning | 0.0 | 3,052 |
This trail is only accessible from Forest Road Trail.
Typical Conditions
Being a TN state park, the dirt and gravel trails are kept in good condition. Some of the trail sections are steep, thus can be slippery after a rain.
Misc. Information
Maps
Raven Rock Trail is shown below in its blaze color red.
Photos
Large rock along the trail
