The Beautiful Bridge Hike In Tennessee That Will Completely Mesmerize You

Tennessee is chock full of gorgeous hikes and beautiful spaces, perfect for a low-key waterfall rendezvous or a lakeside walk at the drop of the hat. In Sewanee, tucked deep in the mid-state, you can even take a trip to the state’s best known and positively stunning natural bridge. You’d never know it was there unless you were looking, especially with the massive amount of hikes available in the area. Let’s go, shall we?

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The Cumberland Plateau stretches across a large swath of Tennessee's mid-state, and Sewanee's natural bridge is the largest in the southern section.

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The 25-foot sandstone bridge was completely sculpted from the natural movement of water in the area. A small spring is what most likely carved the natural phenomenon out of the groundwork.

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You can find it tucked within the South Cumberland State Park, a space that's popular in its own right. As you're walking, you'll find yourself surrounded by the state's natural beauty and gorgeous, quiet atmosphere.

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The underground stream waterways in the area are massive and slightly complicated, each one eventually emptying into the Tennessee River. This really isn't your average hike: you're experiencing a natural talent that's hard to come by in our increasingly commercial spaces.

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You'll want to follow Natural Bridge Road, off of TN 56, on your hike towards the natural bridge. Make sure to look out for signs inscribed, "Natural Bridge Road" and "Sewanee Natural Bridge" to point the way. You'll follow the trail roughly half a mile before you reach the trailhead.

You can check out a full 360-view, below:

Pretty neat, wouldn’t you say? Have you been?

You can continue to experience the state with a visit to a Little-Known Retreat In The Middle Of A Tennessee Forest And It Will Enchant You. We promise.