Near Chaparral Trail
The men's leaders cruising through the fog.
Near Chaparral Trail
Horses after a day's work on the Tennessee Valley Trail, refueling.

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Chaparral Trail

3.0 (1 Rating)
Find the National Parks Mounted Patrol Stables and the Tennessee Valley Native Plant Nursery here.
0.1
mi
Distance
12
ft
Gain
easy
Difficulty
Family Friendly

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
0.15mi
Distance
12ft
Elevation Gain
0ft
Elevation Loss
5%
Max Grade
125ft
High Point
109ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
This short trail leads to the National Park Service Mounted Patrol Stables and the Tennessee Valley Native Plant Nursery. This is the half way point on the way to the Tennessee Valley Beach. There is also a bench where the Chaparrel Trail leads off the Tennessee Valley Trail. You'll find a bathroom and a couple of tables there to rest or share a picnic. The stables and the corral will have a few horses hanging out, stop and greet them. Be on the look out for the mounted patrol, they may be saddling up or returning from duty. Volunteers are part of the partol and the nursery project as well.

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Contributors
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