Suter Falls Hike - June 10 at 3 p.m. CT

Meet Seasonal Ranger Aaron at the Collin's West parking lot at 3 p.m. CT on Sunday, June 10 for a strenuous 6-mile hike to see beautiful Horsepound and Suter Falls. This is a tough hike so bring plenty of water, a snack, and wear sturdy shoes. For more information call 931-924-2980.

South Cumberland is one of the newer Tennessee State Parks. Almost all of our park lies atop the Cumberland Plateau and, unlike most state parks, ours is made up of ten different areas located in four different counties. The Visitor Center is located between Monteagle and Tracy City on Highway 41. From here the various components of our park are managed. Visitors can also obtain information and directions from the visitor center.

Events and Programs

June 2012 Activities Schedule

National Trails Day Activities - Sat., June 2

8:00 a.m. Mountain Oak trail run
Meet Aaron at the Savage Gulf Ranger Station for a 15K trail run. This is a strenuous run and runners should be able to keep a 12 min/mile pace. Call the ranger station at 931-779-3532 for reservations.

9:00 a.m. Hike to Stone Door
See the famed Stone Door overlook by joining Andrea on the easy 2-mile hike starting from the ranger station. A great hike for kids.

11:00 a.m. Hike to Sycamore Falls
Meet Park at the Grundy Forest for a 3 mile moderate hike to the best swimmin’ hole on the Gizzard. We will wade into the world of the aquatic critters that call the Fiery Gizzard home.

3:00 p.m. Savage Falls Hike
Meet Ranger George on a moderate 4-mile hike to Savage Falls. Make sure to wear proper footwear and bring water/snacks.

3:00 p.m. Savage Slideshow
Meet Ranger George at the Savage Gulf Ranger Station for an informative slideshow on the Savage Gulf/Stone Door area. For those that wish to see the beauty of the park, but can’t stand ticks, snakes, and pollen.

Programs are available on all topics of natural resources (animals, plants, etc.) upon request. A monthly program schedule is available at the Visitor Center.

Buggy Top Cave Tours
Sewanee Natural Bridge
Fiery Gizzard Trail
Foster Falls
Savage Gulf
Stone Door
Greeter Falls
Meadow Trail
Grundy Lakes

Dragonflies and Damselflies Checklist

Picnic Facilities

The park has two picnic pavilions. Grundy Forest accommodates around 25 people and the pavillion close to the visitor center holds around 50-60 people. Pavilions may be reserved by calling 931-924-2980.

There are eight individual picnic areas, each equipped with grills. The seating capacity ranges from ten to 50 depending on the particular picnic site.

Other Activities

Badminton
Basketball
Softball
Playgrounds
Volleyball
Tennis Courts (2)
Horseshoes
Ping-Pong
Recreation Center hours are 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Museum

The park museum displays the natural and cultural history of the South Cumberland area. Admission is free.

Hours: 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

For more information call: 931-924-2980 or Fax: 931-924-2956.

Grundy Lakes

Grundy Lakes offers swimming and picnic facilities in one of Grundy Countys most historic areas. Grundy Lakes is the site of the Lone Rock Coke Ovens where locally mined coal was converted to coke using convict labor until 1896. The coke ovens remain as a historic reminder of these times.

Tour Buses

Tour buses are welcome at the park