Hikes
Overnight Hikes
Collins Gulf 2-Day Overnight Hike
Moderately Difficult
This two-day hike features eye-popping springtime wildflowers, amazing waterfalls, disappearing streams and majestic overlooks. There are steep descents/return ascents into/out of Collins Gulf. Otherwise, it's a moderate hike.
Overlooks, Waterfalls, Day Hikes
Collins Rim and Collins Gulf
Moderately Difficult
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.
Camping
Sawmill Campground
Centrally located in the bottom of Savage Gulf, the Sawmill Campground can be accessed from three different trailheads.
Camping
Stagecoach Road Campground
Located at the junction of the Savage Creek and Collins River gorges, the Stagecoach Road area is gorgeous
Waterfalls, Day Hikes
Suter Falls
Difficult
A difficult 2 mile out-and-back viewing Suter Falls, rock shelters, and high bluffs. If you wish to continue on, 2 miles past Suter Falls you'll come to Horsepound Falls, a unique waterfall formation with overlooks and lush wildflowers in the spring.
Important Info
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Getting There
Take TN Highway 56 north from Tracy City, about 10 miles to TN Hwy 108, then right about 5.2 miles on 108. As you come through the community of Gruetli-Laager, watch carefully for the small brown "Collins West" signs marking the 55th Avenue intersection. Turn left on 55th Avenue, and follow it about 2.7 miles, all the way to its end; the parking area and trailhead are directly in front of you.