Tennessee
Grundy County
Savage Day Loop
Hiking loop past Savage Falls Overlook and Rattlesnake Point
The loop begins at the Savage Ranger Station in South Cumberland State Recreation Area and crosses a field and Boyd Branch (via a suspension bridge) before reaching the junction for the loop, located one mile into the hike. At mile 1.5, a spur trail leads hikers to Savage Falls Overlook. At 2 miles, the trail leads past Rattlesnake Point Overlook, which offers a stunning view of Savage Gulf. The trail follows an old railroad bed starting at 2.8 miles until it reaches the loop junction again at 3.2 miles.
Length: 4.2 miles
Difficulty: 3
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North Rim-North Plateau Loop
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Grundy Forest Day Loop
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