Hikes
Grundy Forest Day Loop
Day Hikes, Waterfalls, Swimming
One of the best short hikes in the entire Park, this 2-mile circuit takes in tumbling cascades, several waterfalls and swimming holes, as well as the remains of a CCC camp, old mines, native American hunting shelters and a moonshine still. An additional, moderately difficult 1.6-mile out-and-back spur takes you to Sycamore Falls.
Overnight Hikes, Overlooks, Waterfalls
Fiery Gizzard Trail
Difficult
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.
Camping
Grundy Forest Campground
Five sites and one group campsite, only a half mile hike from the Fiery Gizzard North trailhead.
Day Hikes, Waterfalls, Swimming
Grundy Forest Day Loop
Moderate
One of the best short hikes in the entire Park, this 2-mile circuit takes in tumbling cascades, several waterfalls and swimming holes, as well as the remains of a CCC camp, old mines, native American hunting shelters and a moonshine still. An additional, moderately difficult 1.6-mile out-and-back spur takes you to Sycamore Falls.
Camping
Little Cove Campground
This campground is near the mid-point of the Fiery Gizzard Trail, and a great place to spend the night if you're hiking the Gizz during shorter fall or winter days.
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Getting There
Grundy Forest is about three miles east of the park's Visitor Center. Take US Highway 41 east from the Visitor Center, about 2.5 miles. Turn right just after the large brown park sign, at 3rd Street (the street flanked by a tire store and Sequatchee Valley Electric Co-op). Follow 3rd Street past the elementary school to Marion Street, on your right. Follow Marion Street two blocks, then right onto Fiery Gizzard Road. The parking area and trailhead are on your left.