south cumberland recreation area

I visited the Sewanee Natural Bridge which is only one of ten separate parts of this unusual state park. The ten sections are scattered miles apart from each other and consist of waterfalls, natural bridges, lakes and deep gulfs. As such, it is difficult to write a review unless people understand that most people visit only one or two sections. The Sewanee Natural Bridge is one of the easiest sections to visit and probably one of the easiest natural stone bridges you can visit. This small site consist of only a few acres. It is only a few miles west and south of Sewanee TN.There is a small parking lot at the end of the street. The natural bridge is only about 200 feet from the parking lot down a short set of steps. You arrive at the top of the bridge where you then cross over the top to the opposite side. On the opposite side, you can make your way down the left side to the bottom. At the bottom, there is a small cave and great views of the stone bridge. You make your way back by following the same path you came down.

I went to SCSP on 9/27 which is what my title is about.I met a park ranger and his wife for a private hike to the Stone Door.It was advertized but nobody else showed up.The walk back to the first overlook was easy.Ranger Aaron and his wife were very friendly and knowlegable.The actual Stone Door is a cool feature were a huge piece of the plateau has separated from the mother.People were rappelling off it.I guess it is a world class destination.

Beautiful area. Park and get out and explore. The coke ovens are amazing. I think this would be a beautiful spot in the fall whent he leaves change. Bring your camera and enjoy.

This is a unique and rugged wilderness with something to offer all four seasons. The Spring flowers are subtle and intricate, during summer the swimming holes are playful and refreshing, in the fall forest foliage is delightful, and the winter is wonderland! Rock climbing, birding, hiking, and FABULOUS bluff vistas.

Very clean,alot of nice people. The park was well rounded,and the rangers were very kind and helpful. I would recommend this park to any traveler and we will return in the fall.

In the center of Sequatchie Valley, a 65-mile long valley in the Cumberland Plateau region of the Appalachian Mountains is “Hang Gliding Capital of the East” Dunlap TN we went to a place called the” Club House” were the Tennessee Tree Toppers hang out , very welcoming to new comers a hang gliding community of pilots and friends, not really a business setting but these guys love their sport whether it be Hang Gliding or Paragliding this is their passion and their place. We meet our Instructor their and got all our gear together went to the ramp and did what they call a foot launch off, awesome we are soaring , instructor lets me make a few left and right turns then prepares me for making the landing, To land the hang glider, you have to stall it. As I approached the ground, I pushed the control bar as far out as I could. This tips the glider nose up, slowed the glider down and eventually stalls it to landing. I am glad I finally did it, was an awesome experience “get off the path” this place is Adventure Bums Approved“For once you have tasted flight you will walk the earth with your eyes turned skywards, for there you have been and there you will long to return.”Leonardo da Vinci If you need more helpful information please feel free to message us

This park had a few short, but moderate hikes to 2 nice trail ends that we took. There were more trails to hike, but the kids could only tolerate these 2 being they were both around a mile each. One of the trails ended at some rapids along the river that the kids could get in and play around in. The next trail end ended at a gorgeous waterfall; however, that trail has some strenuous parts if you bring the kiddos along. The whole park is spread out all over the plateau but there are trails and waterfalls everywhere. We intend to go back again this summer.

When I first moved this area this is one place I really enjoyed taking my family. My kids are grown now and still going to visit Foster Falls. We have used the facilities in Monteagle many times for family functions, church functions and many other group functions. All great!

The South Cumberland Recreation Area attracts devotees from all across the country because of its diversity of activities. There are streams, waterfalls, wooded hikes, bluff hikes and canyon hikes in addition to superior camping facilities

There is really so much to do here! Trails, caves, waterfalls, coke ovens, forests, swimming, boating, camping, swimming, and a ton of local history. This park encompasses several counties and everything is within about 30 minutes each other. Stay in Monteagle and and make a weekend of it!

Well marked trails , very scenic with great sounds from the river. There are lots of roots on the short loop trail of the Firey Gizzard

Good place for a 2-mile run and to see lots of turtles sunning themselves on submerged tree trunks. The Park is a bit confusing because it has several separate entrances and the Visitor Center is off by itself. But the woman staffing the Visitor Center was extremely helpful. Note the neat labels to the exhibits in the Visitor Center--done in needlepoint by hand!

One of my favorite back-pack ,hiking areas. Very beautiful area and mile of trails .Still have a few more miles of trails to do there .

I've been on a couple of backpacking trips in this area and have been very impressed with the camping sites as well as the trails and the views! I will be going here, regularly!

I love this place. It is priceless in many ways. The children love all the different sports that it offers and going on the picnic provided by SPES summer food program