cumberland trail: obed river

Mile 10.3 (3.8)  Turn left onto an old roadbed, and descend 110 ft to turn right off the road. Southern Terminus: Devil’s Breakfast Table Trailhead on Firetower Road at (El. The loop nature trail is 0.7 mile and on one side shares the CT into Rock Creek Campground. Our Trail Crew is BadAss! (Note: Fire Tower/Otter Creek Road becomes Hebbertsburg Road after crossing the bridge over Daddys Creek. Mile 0.9 (13.2) Ascend rock steps through a break in the bluff created by a drainage that the trail crosses. Many of the large hemlocks remain due to the difficulty of getting to them by the loggers. According to the 2016-2017 TWRA Hunting Guide, page 56, Catoosa WMA is now open year-round for through hiking on the Cumberland Trail. Turn left at Main and Maiden (right to visit the OWSR Headquarters) and continue 5.5 miles to the Nemo Picnic Area and River Access parking or cross Nemo Bridge and turn right to Rock Creek Campground and the Nemo Trailhead. Daddy’s Creek Gorge can be seen from the overlook; the creek drains eastward to the Obed River. Eventually the Cumberland Trail (CT) will pass through the river’s Nemo Access on its way from Cumberland Gap in the northeast to Chattanooga in the southeast. Tad and Diane Parvin are long-time active members of the Plateau Chapter of Tennessee Trails Association and Cumberland Trail Conference supporters who made a very generous memorial contribution in memory of Tad’s mother and brother. Mile 13.7 (0.4)  Arrive at a junction with the Emory River Nature Trail. Take the right to continue on the CT through the upland hardwood forest. Mile 11.4 (2.7)  A homemade “No Camping” sign reminds hikers that no camping is allowed. Obed Wild and Scenic River Segment. TO NEMO BRIDGE Passing through lands surrounding the federally designated Obed Wild and Scenic River, this segment of the Cumberland Trail will connect with the proposed Crab Orchard Mountain Segment to the south and the Frozen Head Segment to the north, when connecting trail is completed. Cumberland Mountain Segment — 11.0 Miles — Natural Surface — Difficult New River Segment — 40.0 Miles — Natural Surface — Moderate Frozen Head Segment — 20.0 Miles — Natural Surface — Moderate Obed Wild and Scenic River Segment — 15.0 Miles — Natural Surface — Difficult Grassy Cove Segment — 12.0 Miles — Natural Surface — Moderate This and other rock formations along the trail are caused by the erosion of underlying weaker rock that leaves the more durable sandstone on top. Mile 4.2 (9.9)  A coal mine shaft is to the right. Blueberry Bluff (Mark Stanfill). Distance:  14.1 miles one-way The trail leaves the railbed and descends rock steps on the left. The residents who remained in the area became dependent upon open grazing of their livestock for a living. A side trail on the left leads 120 ft to “Ohmygod” overlook. Continue to a four-way stop and go straight. Mile 7.5 (6.6)  Turn left into the woods. No overnight parking. Bridge over Turkey Creek (Mark Stanfill). Continue five more miles and veer left on Hebbertsburg Road (there is no road sign). The road ends at a sandy beach area that has room for many tents. The contribution was part of the Cumberland Trail Conferences 2000 Capital Campaign to purchase the gorges of Rock, Possum, and Soddy Creeks in Hamilton County. Elevation Change:  1,200 feet gain and loss The trail is primarily used for hiking, trail … The campsites are first-come, first-served, with 11 spaces available. Emory River Gorge section of the Cumberland Trail (a moderate 2.6-mile hiking trail) To learn more about the Obed Trail Keeper program, contact the park volunteer coordinator at: effie_houston@nps.gov, or (423) 569-9778. Mile 4.5 (9.6)  Leave the railbed to the left and descend into Turkey Creek drainage. #cumberlandtra, First Amazing Capture Soddy Daisy... 2nd Stinging, This is something we want to see more of. 1,266′ N36°03.523 W84°47.548) (Trailhead is in Central Time Zone) No overnight parking. Enter the park from West Avenue. TWRA is in the process of converting many of these areas to an oak savanna, such as it was many years before European settlers arrived. This section of the Cumberland Trail is rated difficult due to the many climbs in and out of the Daddys Creek and Obed River Gorges. When first conceived, the Cumberland Trail was expected to turn south from the Obed River and run through the Lone Mountain State Forest. The Rain House is the largest rock shelter on this section of trail. Elevation Change: 1,200 feet gain and loss The steep ravines and gorges have kept a few areas from being logged, and, thus, there are several areas where old growth trees occur. Rock steps go back up to another railroad bed; turn left. Mile 5.9 (8.2)  The trail stays along the Obed River for the next quarter mile where there are nice beaches and swimming holes. Mile 4.8 (9.3) Cross a 26-foot-long bridge over an unnamed branch of the Obed. The trail turns left back onto the railroad bed. From the Daddy’s Creek Trailhead, go east on Hebbertsburg Road (Note: This is Firetower/Otter Creek Road you were on) for 2.5 miles to a road intersection and turn left on Nemo Road (this is a gravel road with no road sign). Turn left to take an eroded roadbed 0.2 mile to Alley Ford. From the Daddys Creek Trailhead, hike 200 ft up the road and enter straight into woods where posts are placed in the ground. After crossing a small drainage, the trail begins to level off. Rarely, you may also get a glimpse of river otter and mink on the river banks or swimming in the pools of water, hunting for fish. Obed River Section. The contribution was part of the Cumberland Trail Conferences 2000 Capital Campaign to purchase the gorges of Rock, Possum, and Soddy Creeks in Hamilton County. The large rock shelter that you come to is the Rain House; it was given the name by volunteers building the trail who sought refuge from rain on many occasions. Pay attention to these turns since they may be easy to miss as you watch your step. It will quickly become apparent why this segment is rated difficult and was given the name “trail of a thousand steps” by students on one of the first Spring BreakAway programs that worked in this section. 10 Restaurants within 0.75 miles. Mile 7.8 (6.3)  To the left, a short side trail leads to a view of the Obed River. You will drive three miles to the Catoosa WMA entry where the road becomes gravel. Southern Terminus:  Devil’s Breakfast Table Trailhead on Firetower Road at (El. It was a less costly process of extracting coal than the traditional coal mine. Mile 7.4 (6.7) The trail joins a road used by All Terrain Vehicles (ATVs), which are allowed by permit in Catoosa WMA. Mile 7.2 (6.9)  Cross an old roadbed and continue ascending. Hunting Seasons: In general, hunting dates follow this schedule: Mid-October through December various long weekends (Fri – Sun) February and March for all users (roads are gated, not allowing motorized vehicles). Obed River is a stream draining a part of the Cumberland Plateau in Tennessee.It, and particularly its tributaries, are important streams for whitewater enthusiasts.. “ Beautiful but strenuous trail. As an exception, this area was used as a backcountry camping area for volunteers who were building this section of trail in 2000 and 2001; as a rule, backcountry camping is not allowed in the Catoosa WMA. Proceed another 11 miles after entering the WMA to Daddys Creek and the Devils Breakfast Table. The beauty of the Obed River Gorge was once almost lost forever. The Table is easier to see in winter when the surrounding trees have no leaves. Best nearby. While exploring the park, be on the lookout for 2 historical markers — the first … Named by volunteers during the first Spring BreakAway™ Program that worked on this section of trail in 1998, BreakAway Bluff looks down into the gorge of the Obed. Florescent, high visibility clothing required in this area. Mile 10.1 (4.0) Turn left onto a roadbed; proceed 250 ft to turn left off the road. Firetower Road is a paved road for 3.5 miles and then becomes packed gravel when you approach the Catoosa WMA entry. These talus slopes of rock are usually found at breaks in the bluff wall or along water drainages. Looking north. This is one of the few places that has reliable water, but treat all water before drinking. TN. In the spring and summer, blue herons and belted kingfishers hunt for small fish and frogs along the river’s edge. The trail is lined with mountain laurel that blooms in May and June. Looking north. The remaining trail to Alley Ford was built by CTC, and Breakaway™ college student volunteers. The trail climbs through a talus field to cross a drainage. Follow the road for 200 ft and leave the road on the right. To continue, turn left when you reach the parking area and kiosk and follow the paved road to exit the campground. The stretch of trail northeast from Devil’s Breakfast Table for 8 or so miles was constructed with the help of Morgan County Regional Correctional Facility and CTC volunteers. Take I-40 Exit 322, go north on Peavine Road/101 North for 1.8 miles to Firetower Road. Presumably, Terrell named the Obed and the Obey rivers, and both were named “Obey.” Mapmakers later changed the name of the southern river to “Obed,” to distinguish it from the northern river. Mile 5.9 (8.2) The trail stays along the Obed River for the next quarter mile where there are nice beaches and swimming holes. Day after day they go ou, @peytongupton Peavine to McGinnis Branch to, @waterfallshiker #cumberlandtrail #ctc #piney, Black eyed Susan Camping:  Alley Ford at Mile 11.7 (2.4), Rock Creek Campground at Mile 14.1 (0.0), no back country camping is permitted in Catoosa WMA The trail remains on the railbed for the next 1.4 miles. Cross a sturdy 120-foot one-lane bridge with wood decking and no guardrails over Daddys Creek. ), Bridge at Devil’s Breakfast Table / Daddys Creek Trailhead. Click to Enlarge. Mile 7.5 (6.6) Turn left into the woods. Cross the creek on the 45-foot-long Turkey Creek Bridge. The trail with two big boulders across from the parking area is not he CT. Drive an additional two miles to the Rock Creek Campground and Nemo Trailhead on the left or continue across the bridge to the Nemo Picnic Area and River Access parking. The trail makes “S” curves out of the Obed River Gorge to top of the plateau. Obed River 1 (Don Deakins and Tom Dunigan) Obed River 2 (Don Deakins and Tom Dunigan) Obed River 3 (Don Deakins and Tom Dunigan) Obed River 4 (Don Deakins and Tom Dunigan) Mile 13.5 (0.6) Cross a footbridge over a drainage. The Cumberland Trail mileage sign is located 50 ft up the trail and then the trail kiosk in another 100 ft. Continue a gradual switchback climb. Legend has it that the Obed was named after Obediah Terrell, a longhunter who passed through the area in the late 18th century. Mile 8.1 (6.0)  Cross a small stream and ascend back onto road; go left. When the white man arrived, long-hunters also used the rock houses as shelter. The Obed River Section ends here at Rock Creek Campground but also may be accessed at the Nemo Picnic Area and River Access area on the other side of the river. Tennessee Citizens for Wilderness Planning (TCWP) and Obed Wild and Scenic River will be hosting the annual Cumberland Trail work day on Saturday, March 21. Approximately six additional miles of the Cumberland Trail are under construction as of 2016 on the west side of Daddys Creek from Devil’s Breakfast Table heading south to Peavine Road. For specific hunting dates in Catoosa WMA, contact the Region III WMA Office at 1-800-262-6704. or down load the Hunters guide from the TWRA web site HERE. Obed River Park Walking Trail Back Open May 1, 2020 in News After weeks of storm clean-up, the Obed River Park Walking trail is back open for use! Tennessee Valley Authority’s Wind Turbines, American beautyberry, is an open-habitat, native s. When the Waterfall isn’t Falling. Strip mining occurred in the area during the ‘50s and ‘60s. These trees flourish in the moist cool areas that are created in the deep coves of the gorge. The nuts from oak, hickory, and walnut provide a food source for the wildlife found on plateau area. Cross a sturdy 120-foot one-lane bridge with wood decking and no guardrails over Daddys Creek. Alternative Route: If the bridge is closed due to high water or maintenance, you can take another route by I-40 Exit 322, go north on Peavine Road/101 North five miles to Fairfield Glade. St Raphael Meditation Trail. Obed River Park is a 1.5 mile moderately trafficked loop trail located near Crossville, Tennessee that features a river and is good for all skill levels. The plateau was so valued for its rich game resources, the Shawnees, Chickasaws, Choctaws, and Cherokees often disputed over hunting rights. At the bottom, turn right on an old railroad bed. As an incentive, donors could have a plaque placed on a bridge of their choosing. These can be small pockets or large rooms found below the rim of the plateau. At the paved road, turn right 120 ft to Nemo Trailhead parking and information kiosk. And April to first week of May, on most days. Mile 12.4 (1.7)  Leave the road on the left to go around a slide area. Cautions: Many ascents and descents on loose rock steps; tall ledges at overlooks. The Table is easier to see in winter when the surrounding trees have no leaves. There were many temporary spurs off the main line that carried coal and lumber as these resources of the area were exploited. The trail makes “S” curves out of the Obed River Gorge to top of the plateau. Proceed another 11 miles after entering the WMA to Daddys Creek and the Devils Breakfast Table. Passing through lands surrounding the federally designated Obed Wild and Scenic River, this segment of the Cumberland Trail will connect with the proposed Crab Orchard Mountain Segment to the south and the Frozen Head Segment to the north, when connecting trail is completed. Take I-40 Exit 322, go north on Peavine Road/101 North for 1.8 miles to Firetower Road. Looking north. Continue a gradual switchback climb. Intermediate/Difficult. This is one of the few places that has reliable water, but treat all water before drinking. Ruby Tuesday (103) Mile 2.7 (11.4)  Pass another rock shelter. Offers 2.1 miles of paved walking trails, much of which is along the banks of the scenic wild Obed River! Firetower Road is a paved road for 3.5 miles and then becomes packed gravel when you approach the Catoosa WMA entry. ), Bridge at Devil’s Breakfast Table / Daddys Creek Trailhead. Mile 0.7 (13.4)   A “rock house” is on the right. Mile 10.4 (3.7) The Obed River is on the left with a beach area and easy access to water. This was a section of a narrow-gauge extension of the Morgan and Fentress from Turkey Creek that extended eastward back into the Catoosa area to a point opposite the mouth of the Clear Fork River. The tall sandstone bluffs that you pass provide shade for hemlock and rhododendron to grow and flourish in the recessed coves. Miners used large machinery to first remove soil and rock (which you are hiking on) to expose the coal seam. Turn left to take an eroded roadbed 0.2 mile to Alley Ford. Continue descending to the Obed River. Pick up the road again after 300 ft. Mile 13.0 (1.1)  Trail leaves the road on left. Hikers may NOT drive into Devil’s Breakfast Table trailhead during any hunting day. #cumberlandtrail The trail is lined with mountain laurel that blooms in May and June. Tennessee Valley Authority’s Wind Turbines, American beautyberry, is an open-habitat, native s. When the Waterfall isn’t Falling. Mile 4.3 (9.8) Cross a rock ledge with three metal pins protruding out of rock. Mile 1.0 (13.1) At a trail intersection, a side path on the left leads 170 feet to Blueberry Bluff. This event was originally scheduled for February 21 but was postponed due to heavy snow and ice. Mile 3.2 (10.9) Descend a rocky talus slope as the trail makes a couple of switchback turns. On the trail, a visitor passes two foot bridges, two historical markers, views the scenic Obed River and experiences a large number of native Cumberland Plateau plants, trees, and wildflowers. Rock houses are formed when weaker rock erodes from the underside of the harder sandstone cap rock. The Country Cupboard (27) 11 min $ American. The southern end of this section can be reached by entering the Catoosa WMA on Firetower Road. The trail remains on the railbed for the next 1.4 miles. Soon afterwards 101 ends and road becomes Peavine. This is also the boundary of Catoosa WMA managed by TWRA as the CT enters the corridor of the Obed Wild and Scenic River managed by the National Park Service. Camping: Alley Ford at Mile 11.7 (2.4), Rock Creek Campground at Mile 14.1 (0.0), no back country camping is permitted in Catoosa WMA This process is much more destructive than the shaft mining technique, but requires fewer workers and mines more coal. Volunteers should meet at Rock Creek Campground at 10:00 am (ET). They would then scoop up the coal, load it on trucks, and transport it out of the area. Mile 0.2 (13.9)  The trail comes out on Firetower Road; go left 70 ft and enter woods across the road. Trailhead is about 200 feet farther up the dirt road. Later more advanced tribes, with developed agriculture, used the region as a seasonal hunting and fishing ground and often camped in these shelters. It was a less costly process of extracting coal than the traditional coal mine. Strip mining occurred in the area during the ‘50s and ‘60s. This forest is a mix of tulip poplar, holly, red maple, white oak, hickory, and walnut. Topographic Maps:  Hebbertsburg and Lancing Quadrangles, Northern Terminus:  Nemo Trailhead in Rock Creek Campground (N36°04.242 W84°39.880) or Nemo Picnic Area and River Access (El. Obed also offers access to a 14.2-mile section of the Cumberland Trail, a strenuous out-and-back that traverses parts of the Catoosa Wildlife Management Area on its way to the Devil’s Breakfast Table. Breakaway Bluff (Mark Stanfill) The narrow opening was just big enough for a small coal cart on tracks to get through. Dogs are also able to use this trail. The first inhabitants of hunter/gatherers lived in these rock houses. This area is also popular with people swimming and fishing during the summer months. Birdwatching is also a fun activity, particularly during the migratory seasons. Mile 6.2 (7.9)  Leave the railroad bed to the right and ascend through a rocky area. Obed From Lone Mountain, it would have followed a 21-mile section along Whetstone Mountain and then Walden Ridge into the town of Oliver Springs. The sandstone rock is also good building material for the many rock steps along this section. Mile 4.1 (10.0) Trail narrows as it passes through a rockslide on the railbed. The primitive campground has 12 sites and pit toilets, but no water … › Cumberland Trail: Obed Wild and Scenic River Segment › Photos Photos of Cumberland Trail: Obed Wild and Scenic River Segment Cumberland Trail: Obed Wild and Scenic River Segment. Mile 0.9 (13.2)  Ascend rock steps through a break in the bluff created by a drainage that the trail crosses. The reason for these pins is unknown but presumably had something to do with the mining. The trail climbs up and down through rock talus fields for the next mile. Hikers must wear florescent clothing to maintain visibility to hunters in the area during hunting seasons. 5 Other Attractions within 0.75 miles. Mile 10.9 (3.2)  Leave the rocky area and begin to descend on gradual switchbacks. The Obed Wild and Scenic River Segment covers 15.3 miles of rugged terrain along the Cumberland Trail. A side trail on the left leads 120 ft to “Ohmygod” overlook. The area eventually became interspersed with many small farms, whose occupants made their living working part time in the forests and mines and by unrestricted grazing of livestock in the area. As the trail continues along the bluff, a large grove of hemlocks stands on the left. Mile 0.7 (13.4) A “rock house” is on the right. Start at the 2nd parking lot on your left. The southern end of this section can be reached by entering the Catoosa WMA on Firetower Road. According to the 2016-2017 TWRA Hunting Guide, page 56, Catoosa WMA is now open year-round for through hiking on the Cumberland Trail. Time Travel Alert:  Be aware that the southern trailhead at Devil’s Breakfast Table is in Central Time and the Nemo Bridge Trailhead at the north is in Eastern Time. From Alley Ford to Nemo Bridge is within the Obed Wild and Scenic River federal lands managed by the National Park Service, and is sometimes referred to as the “Nemo Bridge Trail.”. Mile 0.0 (14.1)  On the west side of Daddy’s Creek and north of the bridge stands the rock formation called “Devil’s Breakfast Table,” a large flat rock balanced on a column of rock on the cliff overlooking the creek splashing through rapids. The Daddys Creek Trailhead at Devil’s Breakfast Table represents the southern terminus of the Obed Wild and Scenic River Segment. Access on hunting days is only by the current trailhead at Nemo Bridge. down load the Hunters guide from the TWRA web site HERE. Camping: Rock Creek Campground of the Obed Wild and Scenic River is located at the southern trailhead. Then the trail works down into the gorge of Daddy's Creek as it winds its way steadily north to join the Obed River and connect with the Nemo Bridge Trail. Zoom in to see details and current status of trails. The Obed Wild and Scenic River looks much the same today as it did when the first white settlers strolled its banks in the late 1700s. Mile 8.7 (5.4)  The trail crosses a drainage that is a large muddy area caused by ATVs and wild hog activity. For camping, reservations must be made through recreation.gov. Stay on the road for the next mile. Mile 2.7 (11.4) Pass another rock shelter. Lake Alice Trail. As the trail continues along the bluff, a large grove of hemlocks stands on the left. Mile 0.4 (13.7) Cross a rock field formed by sandstone that sheers off the bluff. Time Travel Alert: Be aware that the southern trailhead at Devil’s Breakfast Table is in Central Time and the Nemo Bridge Trailhead at the north is in Eastern Time. Mile 12.4 (1.7) Leave the road on the left to go around a slide area. Obed Wild and Scenic River Segment, Distance: 14.1 miles one-way This trail culminates on the narrow, exposed ridge that separates the Obed … Still amazing! Mile 4.8 (9.3)  Cross a 26-foot-long bridge over an unnamed branch of the Obed. A weekend backpacking trip on the Cumberland Trail...this time i explore the Wild and Scenic Obed River section. Cautions:  Many ascents and descents on loose rock steps; tall ledges at overlooks. NEMO BRIDGE TO OBED/EMORY CONFLUENCE Obed Wild and Scenic River Segment. Access on hunting days is only by the current trailhead at Nemo Bridge. The large rock shelter that you come to is the Rain House; it was given the name by volunteers building the trail who sought refuge from rain on many occasions. Cautions: Many ascents and descents on loose rock steps; tall ledges at overlooks. Mile 7.1 (7.0)  Descend to a small stream, then follow the trail climbing to the right. Mile 6.2 (7.9) Leave the railroad bed to the right and ascend through a rocky area. A plaque on the bridge honors Janet Roe Parvin and Bret Edward Parvin. After crossing Nemo Bridge, pass a trail kiosk, and turn left into Nemo Access in 0.3 mile from the campground. Continue seven miles through Catoosa WMA and turn left at intersection with large sign to exit the WMA on Nemo Road. The upland trail is easier to travel with a few small climbs in and out of minor drainages for the next mile. Mile 11.8 (2.3)  Cross a footbridge over a stream and begin ascending to a strip mine. Mile 3.7 (10.4)  The trail dips off the railroad bed, crosses a stream, then returns onto railbed. Cumberland Trail: Obed Wild and Scenic River Segment is a 12.5 mile lightly trafficked point-to-point trail located near Lancing, Tennessee that features a waterfall and is only recommended for very experienced adventurers. 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