Tennessee’s Cumberland Plateau, a wide tableland cut with a dizzying array of deep gorges, is a geological wonderland. It is a place to behold and savor. This updated second edition covers hikes from the Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area near Kentucky to the fascinating Walls of Jericho astride the Alabama state line; from the thousand-foot gorge cut by the mighty Tennessee River down Chattanooga way to the watery beauty of Virgin Falls by Sparta. Walks, hikes, and backpacking trips from the Tennessee River Gorge to the Big South Fork

Tennessee's Cumberland Plateau is a stunning geological wonder characterized by its wide tableland and a network of deep gorges. This updated second edition features hikes from the Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area near the Kentucky border to the intriguing Walls of Jericho along the Alabama state line. It also covers the impressive thousand-foot gorge carved by the mighty Tennessee River near Chattanooga, as well as the beautiful Virgin Falls located by Sparta.\

The guide emphasizes the most scenic destinations and the unique sites that make the plateau special. Highlights include the Great Stone Door, known for its sandstone formations and vertical rock walls, as well as Cumberland Mountain State Park, which boasts ancient trees and traces of early human history. Additionally, the book contains comprehensive maps for each hike, scenic photographs, and a convenient hikes-at-a-glance table to help you easily choose your desired adventure.

Specific emphasis is placed on the most scenic destinations and the unique places that make the plateau so special, places like the Great Stone Door, with its sandstone formations and vertical rock walls, and Cumberland Mountain State Park, with its ancient trees and evidence of ancient human history. Also included are comprehensive maps for each hike, scenic photos, and a hikes-at-a-glance table that makes choosing your desired hike a breeze.