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Big South Fork National River & Recreation AreaEyeball Arch, one of hundreds in the park.
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Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area
Twin Arches Hike

Date: April 16, 2007
Contact: Steven Seven, 423.569.9778

South Arch of the Twin Arches

Join a National Park Service ranger Saturday April 21, 2007 for a morning hike to the Twin Arches, one of the most magnificent geological features of the Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area. The hike will begin from the parking lot at Twin Arches Trailhead at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time.

The group will talk about geology, history, plant life and more during the 0.7 mile hike to the base of the Twin Arches. While the hike involves several sets of stairs, the group will stop often along the trail. The total round trip hike is 1.4 miles and will last approximately 1 hour.

Please remember to wear comfortable walking shoes and to bring plenty of water and snacks or a lunch. Insect repellent is also highly recommended.

For more information, or driving directions to the Twin Arches Trailhead, please call the Bandy Creek Visitor Center between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. at 423-286-7275.
Devils Jump Rapid is just below the site of the proposed dam.  

Did You Know?
In the 1960's Congress requested the Army Corps of Engineers to study the feasibility of damming the Big South Fork of the Cumberland River just above the Devils Jump Rapid to create another reservoir. Had that happened Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area would never have existed.

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Last Updated: April 16, 2007 at 11:46 EST