Big Ridge State Park
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Big Ridge State Park | |
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Park Type | State Park |
Located | Maynardville, Tennessee |
External Links | Official Website |
Entrance Fee | Unknown |
ActivitiesThings to do at the park | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Park AmenitiesThings built to enjoy or use at the park | ![]() ![]() ![]() |
FeaturesNatural things to see at the park | ![]() ![]() |
Park Trails |
11 Trails / Total of 12.70 miles20.439 km <br /> |
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Camping Amenities | |
Park Area | 3,687 acres14.921 km² <br /> |
Operated By | Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation |
Main Location | 36° 15' 36.00" N, 83° 55' 21.00" W Map |
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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
- Take exit 122,
- Take Hwy. 61 east for approximately 12 miles.
- Park entrance is on the left.
- 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 |
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Lake Trail | 1.50 mi | Easy | |||
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 |
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