Short Loop
Tennessee · Montgomery County

Short Loop

Peaceful hike through a natural area

Rating
Length
1.7 mi
Difficulty
1
County
Montgomery

About This Trail

The 1.7 mile loop winds through the woods and along Swan Lake, passing Dunbar Cave.

Guided cave tours are available at certain times of the year. Contact the park office at (931)648-5526 for more information or to make a reservation.

Location

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Coordinates: 36.5503997803, -87.3061981201 Open in Google Maps

Getting There

From Clarksville, take US 79 south to Port Royal Road. Turn right and continue to Port Royal State Historic Park. The trail begins near the historic site parking area.

Trail Reports

Short Loop Family Hike

Day Hike October 31, 2021

The Short Loop trail is a narrow trail that is ideal for beginners or just casual hikers. It takes you through the woods along Swan Lake on a 2,5 mile round trip where the wildlife is abundant. You may be lucky enough to see Turkey, turtles, fox as well as all kinds of birds. There are a few inclines but nothing too drastic. You can also take a ranger-guided tour of the Dunbar Cave. This would be an ideal hiking trail for the whole family to enjoy and even do a nature scavenger hunt and see what wildlife can be spotted.

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