Pickett CCC Memorial Hiking

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Boat Dock and Swimming Area Closed for Accessibility Improvements

Pickett CCC Memorial State Park

The boat dock and swimming area are closed to the public for accessibility improvements. 

Guests will not be permitted access to these areas for safety reasons. Guests will be permitted to bring their personal canoes, kayaks, and paddle boards during this time.

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    Hiking at Pickett CCC Memorial  

    Miles of hiking trails meander through the wilderness of Pickett CCC Memorial State Park and the surrounding forest. They vary in length and difficulty, from short trails suitable for families, to longer hikes. The trails afford views of sandstone bluffs, natural bridges, waterfalls, and diverse plant life and are interconnected. 

    Trails

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    • Bluff Trail

      Pickett CCC Memorial State Park
      Distance
      0.75 mi.
      Difficulty
      Easy
      Surface
      Natural
      The trail follows a sandstone bluff line. Highlights include multiple rock shelters and a historic CCC trail shelter.
      Availability
      Open
      Use
      Hiking

      Coditz Cove Trail

      Pickett CCC Memorial State Park
      Distance
      —
      Difficulty
      —
      Surface
      Natural
      Availability
      Open
      Use
      Hiking

      Double Falls Trail

      Pickett CCC Memorial State Park
      Distance
      0.70 mi.
      Difficulty
      —
      Surface
      Natural
      This trail spurs from the Hidden Passage Trail and features a waterfall. This trail is located on Pickett State Forest property.
      Availability
      Open
      Use
      Hiking

      Early Reader Nature Trail

      Pickett CCC Memorial State Park
      Distance
      0.25 mi.
      Difficulty
      —
      Surface
      Natural
      Availability
      Open
      Use
      Hiking

      Hazard Cave Trail

      Pickett CCC Memorial State Park
      Distance
      1.60 mi.
      Difficulty
      Moderate
      Surface
      Natural
      A loop trail that follows a sandstone bluff line through an open hardwood forest. Its main feature is Hazard Cave which is home to the endangered Cumberland Sandwort and often features a rare species of glow worms.
      Availability
      Open
      Use
      Hiking

      Hidden Passage Trail

      Pickett CCC Memorial State Park
      Distance
      7.80 mi.
      Difficulty
      Moderate
      Surface
      Natural
      Meandering through the hardwood forest, this trail features several miles of sandstone bluff lines, rock shelters, a natural arch, and Crystal Falls. This trail also provides access to Double Falls and Tunnel Trails. A portion of this trail is located on Pickett State Forest property.
      Availability
      Open
      Use
      Hiking

      Indian Rockhouse Trail

      Pickett CCC Memorial State Park
      Distance
      0.20 mi.
      Difficulty
      Easy
      Surface
      Natural
      This short trail spurs into the Pickett State forest and features a large rock shelter.
      Availability
      Open
      Use
      Hiking

      Island Trail

      Pickett CCC Memorial State Park
      Distance
      0.30 mi.
      Difficulty
      Easy
      Surface
      Natural
      A short loop that crosses a natural sandstone bridge over Arch Lake and follows the island shoreline through an open forest full of mountain laurel and wild blueberries. This trail also features a historic CCC trail shelter.
      Availability
      Open
      Use
      Hiking

      Island Trail

      Pickett CCC Memorial State Park
      A short loop that crosses a natural sandstone bridge over Arch Lake and follows the island shoreline through an open forest full of mountain laurel and wild blueberries. This trail also features a historic CCC trail shelter.
      Distance
      0.30 mi.
      Difficulty
      Easy
      Surface
      Natural
      Use
      Hiking
      Trail Type
      Information unavailable
      Elevation
      Gain 43.20'
      Loss 98.90'
      Grade
      Typical 7.0%
      Max 29.8%
      Cross Slope
      Typical 2.7%
      Max 22.1%
      Tread Width
      Typical 27"
      Minimum 12"
      Surface Type
      Soil 70.1%; Gravel 16%; Bedrock 13.9%
      Obstructions Exist
      Rock step: 15 in tall; Rock: 11 in tall; Rut: 12 in deep

      John Muir Trail (to Tunnel Trail)

      Pickett CCC Memorial State Park
      Distance
      0.85 mi.
      Difficulty
      Moderate
      Surface
      Natural
      The John Muir Trailhead is located on Highway 154. The two mile trail section in Pickett State Forest follows Rock Creek. It features several creek crossings and a historic railroad tunnel, before continuing into Big South Fork. The section from the trailhead to the historic railroad tunnel and intersection with the Tunnel Trail is 0.85 miles.
      Availability
      Open
      Use
      Hiking

    • Ladder Trail

      Pickett CCC Memorial State Park
      Distance
      0.95 mi.
      Difficulty
      Moderate
      Surface
      Natural
      This loop trail follows Thompson Creek and features two single-rung ladders along a sandstone bluff line. Although the trail is open year-round, ice in winter may occasionally restrict access to the ladders. This trail also features a historic CCC trail shelter.
      Availability
      Open
      Use
      Hiking

      Lake Trail

      Pickett CCC Memorial State Park
      Distance
      1.55 mi.
      Difficulty
      Easy
      Surface
      Natural
      An easy hike that follows the lake shoreline. Along the route, a historic CCC constructed dam and three trail shelters. The trail passes behind five historic CCC constructed rental cabins.
      Availability
      Open
      Use
      Hiking

      Lake View Trail

      Pickett CCC Memorial State Park
      Distance
      0.50 mi.
      Difficulty
      Easy
      Surface
      Natural
      Overlooking Arch Lake, this short half-mile trail features a historic CCC trail shelter.
      Availability
      Open
      Use
      Hiking

      Lake View Trail

      Pickett CCC Memorial State Park
      Overlooking Arch Lake, this short half-mile trail features a historic CCC trail shelter.
      Distance
      0.50 mi.
      Difficulty
      Easy
      Surface
      Natural
      Use
      Hiking
      Trail Type
      Information unavailable
      Elevation
      Gain 56.60'
      Loss 93.50'
      Grade
      Typical 6.0%
      Max 24.2%
      Cross Slope
      Typical 2.2%
      Max 22.8%
      Tread Width
      Typical 25"
      Minimum 12"
      Surface Type
      Soil 74.5%; Sand 15.8%; Rock 7.7%; Wood decking 2%
      Obstructions Exist
      Rock: 16 in tall; Rock: 12 in tall; Rut: 12 in deep

      Mesa Top Trail

      Pickett CCC Memorial State Park
      Distance
      —
      Difficulty
      —
      Surface
      Natural
      Availability
      Open
      Use
      Hiking

      Moccasin Rock Trail

      Pickett CCC Memorial State Park
      Distance
      0.65 mi.
      Difficulty
      Moderate
      Surface
      Natural
      This trail navigates through an open hardwood forest and connects the Ridge Trail to Pogue Creek Canyon State Natural Area.
      Availability
      Open
      Use
      Hiking

      Natural Bridge Trail

      Pickett CCC Memorial State Park
      Distance
      1.00 mi.
      Difficulty
      Easy
      Surface
      Natural
      This trail navigates through an open hardwood forest and features an impressive natural sandstone bridge that spans 86 feet in length and 35 feet in height.
      Availability
      Open
      Use
      Hiking

      Pogue Creek Canyon Overlook Trail

      Pickett CCC Memorial State Park
      Distance
      —
      Difficulty
      —
      Surface
      Natural
      Availability
      Open
      Use
      Hiking

      Ridge Trail

      Pickett CCC Memorial State Park
      Distance
      2.50 mi.
      Difficulty
      —
      Surface
      Natural
      Open hardwood forest, a sandstone bluff line, rock shelters, and several small bridges that pass over Thompson Creek are a few of the highlights of this moderate trail.
      Availability
      Partial Closure
      Use
      Hiking

      Tunnel Trail

      Pickett CCC Memorial State Park
      Distance
      0.45 mi.
      Difficulty
      —
      Surface
      Natural
      Connecting Hidden Passage Trail to the John Muir Trail at the historic railroad tunnel. This trail is located on Pickett State Forest property.
      Availability
      Open
      Use
      Hiking

    • Upper Canyon Trail

      Pickett CCC Memorial State Park
      Distance
      —
      Difficulty
      —
      Surface
      Natural
      Availability
      Open
      Use
      Hiking

    Trail Definitions

    • Cross Slope 

      Describes the degree of incline from one side of the trail path to the other; measured as a percentage. Cross slope aids in water drainage and impacts the overall trail stability.   

    • Grade  

      Describes the rise in elevation over a horizontal distance on the trail; measured as a percentage.  Higher percentages represent a steeper grade indicating a more challenging ascent or descent for hikers.    

    • Standard Ramp Grade

      Serves as a reference guide for the grade of the trail.  Standard Ramp Grade is 8.3% across all trail assessments.  

    • Surface 

      A characteristic of the trail expressed in terms of material type, grading, compaction, and roughness of the path. Possible surface types include soil, gravel, paved, and mulch.   

    • Tread Width    

      Represents the horizontal distance from one edge of the trail path to the other; measurements can vary.  Tread width helps to determine the amount of space a hiker has to pass through. Obstacles on the trail can alter the remaining tread width.   

    • Trail Types: Loop

      Trail returns at or near the point from which you started. 

    • Trail Types: Network 

      Offers multiple route options within one trail, and each route is connected

    • Trail Types: Out and Back

      This type of trail travels out to an endpoint where hikers turn around and travel back to the starting point.   

    • Trail Types: Stacked Loop

      A loop trail contained completely within another trail.   

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    Address:
    4605 Pickett Park Highway, Jamestown TN, 38556

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