Event

Guided Wildflower Hike - Cumberland Trail to Alley Ford

Obed Wild & Scenic River

Fee:

Free.

Location:

Meet at Rock Creek Campground, Southwest of Wartburg, TN

Dates & Times

Date:

Saturday, April 19, 2025

Time:

10:00 AM

Duration:

3 hours

Description

Join a National Park Service Ranger and volunteers for a guided hike along the Cumberland Trail to Alley Ford and back. This 5-mile round-trip journey, expected to take approximately three hours, offers an opportunity to explore the area's rich geological and biological diversity. The trail is moderately strenuous, winding through a rugged forest landscape. Participants are encouraged to bring drinking water, sturdy footwear, lunch, and appropriate attire for hiking on rocky terrain.

 

Reservation or Registration: No

Image Gallery

View looking down at a group of bluebells.
View looking down at a group of bluebells.
Delicate beauty in the wild, a close-up of vibrant bluebells that blooms in Obed Wild & Scenic River.
NPS Photo / Lisa T.