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Overlooks

Difficult

Big Creek Gulf and Ranger Falls Trails

Savage Gulf State Park

A challenging but rewarding full-day, 7-mile out and back hike that involves 3 trails. You'll begin on the Stone Door Trail, then take the Big Creek and Ranger Falls Trails to explore the depths of Big Creek Gulf.

Moderately Difficult

Collins Rim and Collins Gulf

Savage Gulf State Park

A moderate to briefly strenuous 4-1/2 mile round trip, out-and-back with spectacular views of Suter Falls, rock shelters, and high bluffs.

Moderate

Denny Cove

Fiery Gizzard State Park

A world-class rock climbers’ paradise, with a double-cascade waterfall and nearly 500 climbing routes with grades ranging from 5.8 to 5.14.

Moderate

Denny Falls

Fiery Gizzard State Park

An occasionally strenuous 1-mile “out-and-back” trail to a double-drop cascade that, on sunny afternoons, frequently displays its spray as a rainbow.

Difficult

Fiery Gizzard Trail

Fiery Gizzard State Park

Routinely ranked as one of the nation’s top hiking trails by Backpacker magazine, this 12-mile trail connects the Fiery Gizzard South and Fiery Gizzard North trailheads. There are campgrounds in the middle and at each end of the trail.

Easy

Stone Door

Savage Gulf State Park

An easy 2 mile out-and-back hike featuring a breathtaking overlook of Savage Gulf, one of the most photographed spots on the Cumberland Plateau.

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