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 |
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| 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[edit]
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[edit]
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[edit]
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 |
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| 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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