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|Lodging Types=Cabins, Campground, Backpacking, Group Campground
|Lodging Types=Cabins, Campground, Backpacking, Group Campground
|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, 30 amp electrical, 50 amp electrical, Tent only, Showers
|City=Maynardville
|Area=3,687 acres
|Area=3,687 acres
|Operated By=Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation
|Operated By=Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation
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{{Trail Stub
|Trail=Chestnut Ridge Trail
|Trailhead location=36.247458, -83.920476
|Trail Distance=0.75 mi
|Difficulty=Easy
|Trail Marking=Purple
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{{Trail Stub
|Trail=Ole Mill Trail
|Trailhead location=36.245450, -83.922511
|Trail Distance=0.25 mi
|Difficulty=Easy
|Trail Marking=Black
}}
{{Trail Stub
|Trail=Loyston Point Trail
|Trailhead location=36.248236, -83.934292
|Trail Distance=0.3 mi
|Difficulty=Easy
|Trail Marking=Blue
}}
{{Trail Stub
|Trail=Meditation Point Trail
|Trailhead location=36.244585, -83.933122
|Trail Distance=0.1 mi
|Difficulty=Easy
|Trail Marking=Blue
}}
{{Trail Stub
|Trail=Fishermans Trail
|Trailhead location=36.248090, -83.918990
|Trail Distance=0.35 mi
|Difficulty=Easy
|Trail Marking=Blue
}}
{{Trail Stub
|Trail=Ghost House Trail
|Trailhead location=36.247232, -83.925580
|Trail Distance=1.25 mi
|Difficulty=Easy
|Trail Marking=Yellow
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{{Trail Stub
|Trail=Big Valley Trail Trail
|Trailhead location=36.247522, -83.920511
|Trail Distance=1.9 mi
|Difficulty=Easy
|Trail Marking=Orange
}}
{{Trail Stub
|Trail=Dark Hollow Trail
|Trailhead location=36.263030, -83.922769
|Trail Distance=3.4 mi
|Difficulty=Medium
|Trail Marking=Blue
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{{Trail Stub
|Trail=Indian Rock Trail
|Trailhead location=36.268099, -83.922962
|Trail Distance=2.65 mi
|Difficulty=Medium
|Trail Marking=Red
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{{Trail Stub
|Trail=Sharps Station Trail
|Trailhead location=36.279534, -83.912598
|Trail Distance=0.25 mi
|Difficulty=Easy
|Trail Marking=Red
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Revision as of 14:26, 8 December 2019

Big Ridge State Park
Park Type State Park
Located Maynardville, Tennessee
External Links Official Website

Official Trail Map

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

11 Trails / Total of 12.70 miles20.439 km <br />

Lodging Types CabinsCampgroundBackpackingGroup Campground
Camping Amenities

Site waterDump station20 amp electrical30 amp electrical50 amp electricalTent onlyShowers

Park Area 3,687 acres14.921 km² <br />
Operated By Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation
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Park Overview

Big Ridge State Park has over 12 miles of hiking trails. Plenty of short trails and some loop trails can be combined for longer hikes. There is also a total of 3 backcountry campsites on this trail system for easy overnighter.

How to get there

From I-75

  1. Take exit 122,
  2. Take Hwy. 61 east for approximately 12 miles.
  3. Park entrance is on the left.
  4. The park is located between the cities of Andersonville and Maynardville.

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

Trails

The park offers the following trails to explore:

Park Trails Distance Difficulty Marking Usage Highlight
Lake Trail 1.50 mi Easy

Hiking

Big Valley Trail 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. 1.90 mi Easy Orange
Chestnut 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. 0.75 mi Easy Purple
Dark Hollow 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. 3.40 mi Medium Blue
Fishermans 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. 0.35 mi Easy Blue
Ghost House 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. 1.25 mi Easy Yellow
Indian 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. 2.65 mi Medium Red
Loyston Point 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 Blue
Meditation Point 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. 0.10 mi Easy Blue
Ole Mill 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. 0.25 mi Easy Black
Sharps Station 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. 0.25 mi Easy Red

Gallery