|
| |
Union County Tennessee Hiking Trails
|
Big
Valley Trail
|
|
Big
Ridge State Park
Length: 1.7 miles
Rating: Strenuous
The
3.4 mile round trip Big Valley trail is a strenuous hike that travels a
road used by many of this area's earlier settlers as they hauled corn down
tot he Norton Gristmill. The trail follows the side of the ridge
overlooking a deep valley. Several species of Spring wildflowers can be
seen including pink lady's slippers, yellow star grass, crested dwarf iris
and many others.
|
|
|
Directions:
From
I-75 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.
|
| |
|
