Hiking

Obed has approximately 20 miles of trails.

Regardless of the time of year, every season offers its own special rewards to those who take the time to explore the Obed Wild and Scenic River on foot. Visitors interested in a short, easy walk will enjoy the hike to Lilly Bluff Overlook or the self-guided Emory River Nature Trail. An interpretive brochure is available at the trailhead.

For a somewhat longer and even more spectacular hike, start on the path to Lilly Bluff Overlook and then turn right onto the Point Trail. The Cumberland Trail provides a challenging and extremely scenic alternative for those interested in longer day hikes or in backpacking trips. For more information on Catoosa WMA rules and regulations, call [phone].

For more information on Cumberland Trail State Park, call 423-566-2229.

• Click here for a downloadable brochure on Lilly Bluff Trail Descriptions.
• Click here for a downloadable brochure on Nemo Trail Descriptions
• Lilly Bridge Area Map(864 KB)
• Obed WSR Map (694 KB)

 

TRAIL NAME	RATING	DISTANCE	TIME	DESCRIPTION
Overlook Trail	Easy	0.3 mile	10 minutes	Flat stroll through hemlock forest to a great overlook of the Clear Creek Gorge.
Bridge Trail	Moderate	0.3 mile	15-20 minutes	This trail follows steep terrain from Lilly Bridge to the Overlook Trail.
Boulder Trail	Easy/Moderate	0.2 mile	10 minutes	Trail leaves the Lilly Bluff Overlook parking area and winds through huge boulders and impressive stands of Hemlock.
Point Trail	Moderate	1.9 miles	2 hours round trip	This trail culminates on the narrow, exposed ridge that separates the Obed River from Clear Creek before the two flow together.
Nature Loop	Moderate	1.0 mile round trip	30 minutes	Trail leaves from Rock Creek parking area and follows the Cumberland Trail to loop back to parking area. Portions of this trail follow the river.
Alley Ford	Moderate/Difficult	2.6 miles	2 1/2 hours	Trail follows the Cumberland Trail to an old popular river ford site.
Devil's Breakfast Table - Rock Creek (Cumberland Trail)	Difficult	14.2 miles one way	8 hours minimum	This trail passes through rugged terrain and offers numerous overlooks of the river canyon. Large portions of this trail are within the Catoosa Wildlife Management Area and are subject to periodic closures.