Maps and Trails

Nearly 12-miles of trails meander through park woodlands offering great views, a diversity of wildlife habitats, and a richness of typical East Tennessee forests, fields and wetlands. The paved walking path around Duck Island is fully accessible, and other fully accessible trails are in the planning stages. Several other trails are also under development and one that includes a small boardwalk through the Sinking Waters wetland area.

• Lakeshore Trail — 0.5 Miles — Natural — Easy
• Lake Hollow Trail — 0.7 Miles — Natural — Easy
• Connector Trail — 0.7 Miles — Natural — Easy
• Riverbank Trail — 0.5 Miles — Natural — Easy
• Holston Bluffs Trail — 1.0 Miles — Natural — Moderate
• Overlook Trail — 0.5 Miles — Natural — Easy
• Woodland Ridge Horse Trail — 2.0 Miles — Natural — Moderate
• Devils Backbone Trail — 2.5 Miles — Natural — Moderate
• Fall Creek Loop Trail — 1.5 Miles — Natural — Moderate
• Sinking Waters Trail — 2.9 Miles — Natural/ Boardwalk — Moderate

• Travel with family, a friend or buddy, and be sure to take food and water.
• Wear the proper footwear and clothing such as closed toe shoes or boots and have a rain jacket in your daypack.
• Be sure to stop at the park office to pick up or purchase a trail map. Talk to the park staff or rangers to ask about the trail conditions and any tips you need to be aware of on that trail.
• Be sure to let others know what your schedule is, where you will be at on the trail and when you should be back.
• If needed, log in at the trailhead or secure overnight permits if backpacking.
• For more tips on being safe, see page 18 of the Tennessee Trails Association’s Hiking Handbook, The 10 Essentials.

Call the Park Office at 423.239.8531, if you have any questions or concerns.