Outdoor Adventure

South Cumberland State Parks

We are at the epicenter of Tennessee’s Outdoor Adventure wonderland. It’s the Grand Canyon of the East with more than eight Tennessee State Parks within easy driving distance. The system visitor’s center is 12 minutes away where you can book private, guided hiking with the local rangers. Click the link below for a current activities schedule.

Map of South Cumberland State Park in Tennessee, showing highways, nearby towns, and natural features like lakes and forests.
Children and adults riding bicycles on a tree-lined path in a park.

Bicycle the Mountain Goat Trail

Bicycle or run the newly paved Mountain Goat Trail from Tracy City through Monteagle all the way to Sewanee.

Mountain bike our own bluff trails to Millers point lookout.

Waterfall flowing over rocky cliffs surrounded by trees in a forest

Waterfall Tour

The plateau is full of magnificent waterfalls nearby including Foster Falls, Greeter Falls, many small, but beautiful falls along the Fiery Gizzard trail and Fall Creek Falls, to name a few. 

We’re proud to offer a truly private, magnificent waterfall experience right here on the property. Miller Falls is easily accessible with a short walk down the trail that winds along the bluff ridge from the top to a switchback, below the cliff and to a grotto behind the falls. 

But that’s not all. There’s a rugged, trail-less hike if you follow the cascading Miller creek below the falls to the next falls, called swallow-tail. 

Let us help you plan a waterfall tour you will never forget.

Wooden trail sign indicating directions and distances to Fiery Gizzard Trail and Dog Hole Trail in a forest setting.

World-Famous Fiery Gizzard Trail

Hike the Fiery Gizzard. Rated among America’s Top 10 trails in America. The trail head is 10 minutes away from our summer rental in Tracy City.

Follow Gizzard creek past Indian rock houses, cascades, waterfalls and blue swimming holes. Take the 2-mile loop or go 14 miles all the way to giant Foster Falls.

Discover Many more great trails at the South Cumberland State Park Visitors Center.

A lake with a wooded shoreline and a grassy area with large drainage pipes or culverts on the hill.

Boat, Swim, Fish, Hike, BBQ, PLAY @ Grundy Lakes

Grundy Lakes State Park is our front door, just 2 miles away at the foot of Browns Hollow Road. It’s a small peaceful, quiet park featuring four small lakes..

Bring or rent a kayak or canoe

Fish for bass, bluegill or channel cats in this well-stocked lake.

Swim, Picnic, BBQ, Hike wooded trails or paved jogging trails

Woman rock climbing outdoors, wearing a red sports bra and gray pants, with trees in the background.

Rock Climbing & Rapelling

Foster Falls, Castle Rock and newly developed Denny Cove are premier destinations for rock climbing and Rapelling. About 15 minutes away. Famous for outdoor adventure.

Two men standing next to a muddy off-road vehicle in the woods, smiling with arms around each other.

Off-Roading

Bring your jeeps, 4-wheelers, ATV’s, UTV’s, Rock crawlers and RZR’s. World class off-road Outdoor Adventure awaits at Coalmont’s new off-road park. Here I am with a good friend in Sewanee Gulf.

Indoor mountain gear or outdoor apparel store with jackets, hats, and accessories on display.

Equip Yourself For Outdoor Adventure

Mountain Outfitters in Monteagle has everything you need for outdoor adventure. Great people, Super selection of hot brands and quality merchandise.