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Union County Tennessee Hiking Trails
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Loyston
Overlook Trail
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Big
Ridge State Park
This
short trail to Loyston Overlook takes visitors to an area where the widest
portion of Norris Lake can be seen. Norris Lake was formed in the 1930's
with the completion of the Tennessee Valley Authority's first dam, Norris
Dam. Surprisingly, this area of the lake called Loyston Sea was once a
bustling town named Loyston, founded in the early 1800's by John Loy who
established a foundry in this area. The town of Loyston once included a
grocery store, gas station, school, churches, and even a post office, all
of which were covered by the waters of Norris Lake.
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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. |
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