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Mesa Top Fall Colors
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Pickett State Park Visitor CenterEvent Details
Join Ranger Ashlyn for a scenic fall hike to Mesa Top Overlook!
The Cumberland Plateau is expected to have some of its best fall color viewing during the week of October 26, making this a great time to get outside and enjoy the changing leaves.
We will hike approximately 1.5 miles round trip to Mesa Top Overlook, where we’ll take in the beautiful views of the surrounding Cumberland Plateau and its fall colors. The trail includes some elevation changes and stairs, so please be prepared for a moderately strenuous hike.
What to Bring
- Sturdy hiking boots or shoes
- Plenty of water
- Weather-appropriate clothing
- Your camera to capture the fall colors!
Mesa Top Overlook also features a color viewfinder designed to enhance colors for visitors who are colorblind, allowing more people to experience the beauty of the changing leaves.
Date: October 30th, 2026
Time: 1:00 PM CST
Meeting Location: Pickett CCC Memorial State Park Visitor Center, where we will then drive to the Mesa Top Trailhead.
Duration: Approximately 1.5 hours
Registration Required
Please register for this program so that we can contact you if the hike needs to be canceled due to inclement weather. Any cancellation information will also be posted on the Pickett State Park Facebook page.
- Event Host
- Ashlyn Liner
- ashlyn.liner@tn.gov
- (931) 403-7826
- Price
- $0.00 Free Attendee
$5.00 Attendee + $5 Donation
$10.00 Attendee + $10 Donation
Pickett CCC Memorial State Park
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1-888-867-2757Discover Pickett CCC Memorial State Park, a 922-acre haven of natural beauty and rich history nestled on the Cumberland Plateau. Explore unique sandstone formations, including natural bridges and rock shelters, and experience the wonders of a Dark Sky Designated park. Hike scenic trails, paddle on Arch Lake, and step back in time at the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) Museum, all within this captivating Tennessee treasure.
