Frozen Head State Park Is The Perfect Place To Go For A Hike On A Chilly Tennessee Day

Tennessee is a state for history lovers and adventurers; it’s where you should visit if you love the Great Outdoors and the stories that shape the world today. Frozen Head State Park is located in the heart of the Volunteer State, and it’s become not only a popular place to ooh and ahh over the beauty of the land, but to also invest yourself in the way Tennessee used to be, before expansive settlements and build-up. You can learn more about how Frozen Head State Park takes you back in time below!

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The Frozen Head State Park and Natural Area takes up more than 24,000 stunning acres of lush wilderness located between Knoxville and Nashville in Tennessee. It's known for its gorgeous views, incredibly dense foliage, and camping opportunities.

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The park is beautiful to visit no matter the time of year and is perhaps most lauded for how pristine and unspoiled the land has remained over time. With only 20 primitive tent campsites located in the park, you won't be seeing a ton of other tourists on your trip.

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There are 50 miles of both hiking and backpacking opportunities throughout, and the wildlife in the area remains highly active. Bring your camera, but also keep your distance for safety! Most trails begin near the park office and visitors center, pictured.

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Though there are many trails, mountain biking is only allowed on Lookout Tower Trail. Otherwise, you'll be hoofing it on foot!

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Keep an eye out for Old Mac, a famed mountain peak that's commonly shrouded in both ice and snow, and you can hike seven miles to the summit of Frozen Head observation deck. You'll have a beautiful 360-degree view!

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Birding, hiking, and fishing remain the most popular activities in the park, especially since Flat Fork Creek is stocked with rainbow trout on an annual basis. There are no boat ramps in the park, however, and a TWRA trout stamp is required to fish.

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Have you been to Frozen Head State Park? It's one of the most awe-inspiring natural spaces in the state, and it remains impressive no matter the time of year.

What a stunning place to visit, what a place to make a few good memories with the ones you love. You can learn more about Frozen Head State Park either at its official website or Facebook page.

Happy fall, Tennessee! Don’t miss out on the fall foliage map that shows you when to see fall colors in Tennessee. It’s a pretty neat season we have coming up, and we can’t wait to experience it alongside all of our favorite Tennesseans.