Last week, Tennessee dedicated two new state parks that offer fresh places to hike, explore, and camp on the Cumberland Plateau: Fiery Gizzard State Park and Head of the Crow State Park. Both are within easy driving distance of Chattanooga and join the state park system as recommended day trips for outdoor-minded viewers.
Photo provided: Fiery Gizzard
Fiery Gizzard State Park preserves the famed Fiery Gizzard Trail and surrounding forestland in Grundy and Marion counties. The park includes more than 20 miles of trails with waterfalls, bluffs, and scenic overlooks that draw hikers from across the region. Tennessee State Parks lists Fiery Gizzard as a newly named park in its system.
Photo provided: Head of the Crow State Park
Head of the Crow State Park protects more than 4,200 acres taken from the Lost Cove section of the former South Cumberland complex. The park includes the headwaters of Crow Creek, Sewanee Natural Bridge, and ridge-top habitats prized for their biodiversity. Tennessee State Parks identifies Head of the Crow as one of the newest parks and describes the park’s recreational offerings and contact information for visitors.
Those interested in visiting can find more information, maps, and official guidance on each park’s page at Tennessee State Parks.
