Southeastern Outdoors - Day Hikes in The Big South Fork

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John Muir Trail near O&W Bridge ©

The Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area encompasses 90 miles of scenic gorges, dense forests, and free-flowing river. The main gorge was formed by the Big South Fork of the Cumberland River. The Big South Fork has numerous waterways or river sections for kayak, canoe and rafting trips. Below is a table outlining most of the options.

Big South Fork Maps

Trail	Miles	Description	Rating
Angel Falls Overlook	6	Leatherwood Ford to Angel Falls overlook. Scenic overlook 450 foot elevation gain. - Map	Mod.
Bandy Creek to Angel Falls Overlook	10	Scenic overlook with views of big South Fork River. Bluff's up to 200' High Great Views. - Map	Easy
Angel Falls	5	Walk along the slightly rolling river trail. Plenty of parking with Picnic Tables, Restrooms. - Map	Easy
Twin Arches	1.4	Largest natural bridge in Tennessee. - Map	Easy
Slave Falls	3.6	Slightly rolling trail to really nice falls. High bluffs, natural bridge, wildflowers, rockhouse.	Easy
O & W Railroad Bridge	4.6	Walk along the slightly rolling river side trail. High bluffs, wildflowers rapids.	Easy

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