Trail Overview

This trail is a wide rocky trail with small mud holes, transitioning to a single-track trail with longer mud holes, rocks, and water crossings near the end. At the end of the trail, you are rewarded with a waterfall and swimming hole. It draws a large crowd in the summer, so expect to get creative to pass large numbers of SXSs.The use of trails in the North Cumberland WMA requires a valid TWRA Riding permit (Type 38, 72, or 71 for Out of State) or the necessary hunting permits to hunt in the North Cumberland WMA (Type 001 and 093 for residents). These are available at https://license.gooutdoorstennessee.com/.

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Difficulty

There are mud holes and water crossings usually around 12-18 inches but up to 24 inches when it's rainy or storming. Some of the water crossings have rocky bottoms and it is not recommended to approach them with speed. There are rocky sections that could be challenging for stock vehicles.

Technical Rating

Alex Nicholsen

Sep 01, 2026

Open

Muddy/WetRough/Deteriorated

Trail was in terrible condition, extreme ruts and huge paths of deep mud. Would avoid

max anderson

Mar 02, 2025

Open

Muddy/Wet

If you have a vehicle that isn’t meant for harsh mud scenarios do NOT GO!!! My truck with a 6 inch lift and 35 mud tires sank all the way to the frame and had to pay 300 to get it out!!! Mud is 3 -4 feet deep, dosnt look deep because of the few inches of water on top but don’t let that fool you.