Near Tennessee Valley Trail
Heading back toward the parking lot on the Tennessee Valley Trail.
Near Tennessee Valley Trail
The men's leaders cruising through the fog.
Near Tennessee Valley Trail
Horses after a day's work on the Tennessee Valley Trail, refueling.
Near Tennessee Valley Trail
The grasslands north of the creek, plush, wet and alive with the wind.
Near Tennessee Valley Trail
Beach fun near the Tennessee Valley Trail!

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Tennessee Valley Trail

4.3 (11 Ratings)
A great trail for the family, this will put you right on the beautiful Tennessee Valley Beach.
1.8
mi
Distance
36
ft
Gain
easy
Difficulty
BirdingFamily FriendlySwimmingViewsWildflowers

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
1.79mi
Distance
36ft
Elevation Gain
210ft
Elevation Loss
15%
Max Grade
198ft
High Point
22ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
From the trailhead, follow the trail all the way to the beach. The trail has very obvious signs, so getting lost would be difficult. Just follow the signs for the Tennessee Valley Trail. It is very level and a great route for the whole family. Bring a picnic and eat at the beach on a nice day! The Tennessee Valley Trail is a pets prohibited area, however, the Oakwood Meadow Trail just before reaching Tennessee Valley is open to leashed pets. This is a common misconception as the Coastal Trail, which crosses over Tennessee Valley running north to south is also open to leashed pets, however Tennessee Valley, as a whole, is not.

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Contributors
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