Near Head of Sequatchie Loop Trail
Near Head of Sequatchie Loop Trail

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Head of Sequatchie Loop Trail

3.0 (1 Rating)
Nice loop trail that includes a could of great geological features.
1.5
mi
Distance
300
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
CaveFamily FriendlyGeologically SignificantRiver/CreekSpringWildflowers

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
1.49mi
Distance
300ft
Elevation Gain
300ft
Elevation Loss
25%
Max Grade
1,302ft
High Point
1,067ft
Low Point
Path Type
Loop
Description
Starts behind the visitor center across the field, up a mowed path to the side trail to the Devilstep Hollow Cave. Continues on a fairly level section, across a seasonal drainage to a trail junction. Take the left up the hill for short but steeper section to the next trail junction of the Cumberland Trail. Going down the hill to the next trail junction and go to the right to get back to the visitor center. You go along a field here then and old road past an old house to the headwaters of the Sequatchie River. The river flows right out of the hill side.

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