Pickett State Park

LOCATION
Pickett State Park is located in the Cumberland Mountains, west of The Big South Fork and Near Jamestown, TN. It is within the Pickett State Forest and offers an abundance of natural wonders to view.

DIRECTIONS
I-40 to Exit 317 and take Hwy. 127 north for 46 miles. Turn right on Hwy. 154 and drive 12 miles to the park entrance

DESCRIPTION
• Hardwood and White pine forest with laurels
• Large rock houses
• Natural sandstone bridges
• Scenic bluffs
• Mountain streams

ACTIVITIES
• Hiking
• Camping
• Fishing on Arch Lake
• Cabin Rental
• Horseback riding

ISSUES
• Slick when wet
• Steep trails to rock houses
• Road maps to trails are incomplete

POSITIVES
• Beautiful forest
• Wildflowers
• Rock Houses are incredible to see
• Not very crowded

SYNOPSIS
My family and I always spend at least one day hiking Pickett when we are in the Big South Fork. The Hazard Cave and Indian Rock House trails are short and across the street from each other. We always make these a stop because of the wonderment of each. All the trails are short, but offer great sites to behold.

Historic Rugby, TN is nearby and the breakfast at the town restaurant is a must eat.

LINKS
http://www.tn.gov/environment/parks/Pickett/index.shtml
http://www.nps.gov/biso/index.htm
http://www.historicrugby.org/