Annual new years day mail run trail ride the big south fork bike club is a group of dedicated volunteers who adopt, maintain, patrol, and ride the mountain bike trails in the 125,000acre big south fork national river and recreation area located on the tennesseekentucky border. As of october 2019, all trails and wilderness camps are open. Click the image to view a full size gif 100 kb or download the pdf. Angel falls is actually not a falls, but it is a powerful rapids. The angel falls overlook trail portion of the hike parallels the big south fork of the cumberland river, the parks main river artery. Encompassing an astounding 123,000 acres, this national river and recreation area sits on the cumberland plateau and houses some of the most isolated land on the east coast. With a few exceptions, the trails open to mountain bikes have difficulty ratings ranging from beginner to intermediate.
Pisgah little south fork of cumberland river from ky. General information 860 kb park map kb this is a large file located on the harpers ferry center server. The big south fork national river and recreation area was established to protect the big south fork of the cumberland river as well as its tributaries. Bring the proper equipment, supplies, clothing, and firstaid kit on all hiking trips. Big south fork is now implementing a system of trailhead and trail. The big south fork national river and recreation area spans more than 100,000 acres on the cumberland plateau. Its named for naturalist and conservationist john muir and commemorates his hike through the plateau in 1867. The sheltowee trace map was released in 2014 north and 2015 south. A 319mile backcountry trail that spans the daniel boone national forest and the big south fork national recreation river and recreation area. Five big south fork day hikes for outdoor adventure. Some of the many hazards hikers can encounter include steep narrow sections, numerous creek crossings, slick boulders, and confusing trail junctions. Pdf quads 1 travel maps 218 adventure maps 122 africa.
Climbers interested in backcountry exploration, multipitch outings and aid climbing will find their own little heaven here. Pdf file containing an index map and nine additional map sections or as. Requires a free download of the avenza pdf maps app. Big south fork national river and recreational area morgan. National geographics trails illustrated map of big south fork national river and. Encompassing 125,000 acres of the cumberland plateau, big south fork. Big south fork national river and recreation area national.
National geographics trails illustrated map of big south fork national river and recreation area is a perfect guide for all recreation activities in this stunning area, whether hiking, biking, exploring, rafting, climbing, camping, or horseback riding. Burn damage has left some areas more scarred than others. Click the image to view a full size jpg 850 kb or download the pdf 4. On the maps, the trails are marked with an alternating purple and white line. Covering over 125,000 acres of the cumberland plateau, the area has miles of scenic gorges and sandstone bluffs making it a popular destination stop for a wide range of outdoor recreational. Hiking trails of the big south fork big south fork national park. The big south fork brochure includes a map which shows the locations of main park roads, key. Big south fork national recreation area topographic map and nearby trails.
Big south fork national river and recreation area offers a wide variety of rangerled programs designed to enhance your understanding and enjoyment of the park. Think of this as a heatmap, more rides more kinetic energy warmer colors. National geographic trails illustrated maps are among the best to keep in your pack while hiking. Programs are offered at various locations fro memorial day through labor day, and all rangerled programs are free and open to the public. When completed, the john muir trail will extend from pickett state park on the cumberland plateau to the appalachian trail in the. As a supplement to the landforms of tennessee, the table above has waypoints, maps, and some pictures of landforms of the big south fork. Free big south fork national recreation area topo maps. Big south fork tennessee backpacking april 2015 youtube. A good flowing trail network will have most trails flowing in a single direction according to their intension. To provide access to many of the areas scenic features, there are over 212 miles of horse.
Website designed at homestead create a website and list your business. Immediately after crossing a footbridge, the trail begins a series of switchbacks that lead to the grand gap loop. The south fork trail is a natural surface trail running along the bank of the south fork of the catawba river and connecting the quaint towns of mcadenville and lowell. The big south fork has over 450 miles of trails and about 300 miles are open to mountain biking. Five big south fork day hikes angel falls trail 2 miles one way from the leatherwood ford trailhead near bandy creek. History the sheltowee trace national recreation trail was established by the daniel boone national forest in the summer of 1979.
There are long hard rocky climbs out of the river or tributary creek gorges, some big mud holes, plenty of washed out, eroded areas, but for every mile of bad trail, there is at least 20 miles of good trail. This national geographic trails illustrated folded map offers comprehensive coverage of kentuckys big south fork national river and recreation area. Big south fork trail maps this page provides links to several trail maps throughout the big south fork nrra tennessee hiking trails east rim, leatherwood ford and bandy creek areas 299 kb provides descriptions of the hiking trails around east rim, leatherwood ford and the bandy creek areas. The table includes more than 20 waterfalls, over 100 arches, and a dozen rock chimneys from tennessee and kentucky, and includes some nearby landforms in the daniel boone national forest dbnf. If you study maps of the big south fork trails youll find it is a simple matter to string. Trails illustrated big south fork national recreation area. Big south fork national river and recreation area tennessee. Bsf park info hiking trails, area info big south fork high point 1742 at 36. The majority of the rock at bsf is undeveloped due to either park regulations prohibiting climbing in certain areas or a current moratorium on the. Jun 03, 2015 i never made it back to the apparently incredible john muir trail but that gives me reason to come back. October 27, 2010 big south fork key \ carrydown only. The following resort maps are in pdf format for printing and viewing. Big south fork mountain bike trail map, elevation profile.
If you want one trail map to cover the entire park, youll want the national geographic trails illustrated map which shows the entire length of ozark national scenic riverways both jacks fork and current rivers. We have free and paid options that provide you the details you need to have your next great adventure in tennessee. In addition to bike only trails, mountain bikes are allowed on highway edges, backcountry roads and some horse trails. Big south fork national river and recreation area visitor information monticello cooper sumpter mt. Alltrails has 41 great hiking trails, running trails, mountain biking trails and more, with handcurated trail maps and driving directions as well as. The colour categories are based on what percentage of riders are riding a trail in its intended direction. Some land within the authorized boundary remains private property. Hiking laurel fork creek trail at big south fork duration. Download big south fork gps map data and view the topographic trail map. Big south fork trail maps this page provides links to several trail maps throughout the big south fork nrra.
Nov 18, 20 five big south fork day hikes angel falls trail 2 miles one way from the leatherwood ford trailhead near bandy creek. Hiking trails in big south fork big south fork hiking trails. Bsf is possibly the first nps unit to embrace mountain biking. The following information is intended to introduce you to some of the more than 150 miles of. It is a multiuse area offering hiking, canoeing, hunting, rock climbing, horseback riding, and bicycling.
Tennessee hiking trails east rim, leatherwood ford and bandy creek areas 299 kb provides descriptions of the hiking trails around east rim, leatherwood ford and the bandy creek areas. The 257mile sheltowee trace national recreation trail enters the big south fork near yahoo falls, following the river for eight miles before returning to the daniel boone national forest. I never made it back to the apparently incredible john muir trail but that gives me reason to come back. Pdf quads 1 travel maps 218 adventure maps 122 africa 10 asia.
Big south fork backpacking pickett state park twin arches slave falls. Big south fork national river and recreational area. The national park service uses trail markers to designate trail uses. Topographic trail map for miles 7319 of the sheltowee trace. Big south fork backpacking pickett state park twin. This map was reproduced from hiking the big south fork by brenda deaver and jo anna smith. This combination provides bikers of all skill levels with miles of trail options. Big south fork national river and recreation area was established by congress in march of 1974. Trails are compared with nearby trails in the same city region with a possible 25 colour shades. The trail offers a number of activity options and is accessible yearround. Also includes a shaded relief map showing those trails. The big south fork cumberland river is detailed with mileage markers, complemented by a table of popular river runs their distances, difficulty levels and other river information.
We have a strong alliance with the national park service staff and work closely with them. Or download gpx or kmlformatted gps data onto your device to take with you on the trail. Big south fork mountain bike trail map and elevation profile. National geographics trails illustrated map of big south fork national river. In the early 90s duncan hollow was the original mountain bike specific trail in the park. Driving directions may also be helpful if you are unfamiliar with the area. Big south fork national river and recreation area map. Trailforks scans users ridelogs to determine the most popular direction each trail is ridden. Horseback riding has become one of the most popular activities at big south fork. Some trails or park services may be closed so check with local authorities before heading out. The following information is intended to introduce you to some of the more than 150 miles of hiking trails located within the big south fork national river and recreation area. Big south fork trail maps this page provides links to several trail. Rock creek from the tennesseekentucky line to white oak junction is a kentucky wild river.
For adventure climbing, the big south fork is about as good as it gets. Big south fork trail maps big south fork national river. Ill also be referencing the delrome maps and probably pick up a trail guide. A great reference book for big south fork is hiking the big south fork, second ed. The big south fork brochure includes a map which shows the locations of main park roads, key points of interest, visitor centers, river access points and campgrounds. For the big south fork area however i feel it this map is not quite complete enough for the planning. The trail goes through many scenic areas such as cave run lake, red river gorge, natural bridge state park, laurel lake, cumberland falls state park, and the big south fork recreation area. The sheltowee trace is a 319mile long backcountry trail 2015 alignment that spans the length of the daniel boone national forest and connects the big south fork, cumberland falls, and natural bridge. Those hiking this trail expecting a beautiful waterfall may be disappointed.
Enter burned areas with appropriate caution and be prepared to deal with dead standing trees, lack of shade, and be ready to navigate your way through the wilderness ifwhen the trail is not obvious to follow. Big south fork national river and recreation area is located on the cumberland plateau, this is a short flat topped mountain range, some. I added trail and parking data for usfws, moved navaids from another map, added nps pois nc part of smokies and nearby area in tn map. Here climbers, hikers and outdoor enthusiasts of all forms will find pristine waterfalls, deep river gorges, caves, natural stone arches, rock shelters from earlier inhabitants and. The club often has guided group rides for all levels of ability and are good at helping people new to the sport of mountain biking. Popular overnight hiking trails big south fork national.
Find the best trails for mountain biking in big south fork. Get off the beaten path and back on again by following the map to clearly marked trailheads and then along mapped trails, detailed with mileage indicators and colored. Download hiking maps in pdf format, you must have acrobat reader to open. Some of their maps can be used standalone for trip planning. Sheltowee trace south trail map includes big south fork. This page provides links to the trail maps we provide, organized by park. This is a detail map of sequoia and kings canyon showing the parks roads in greater detail than the map above. Trailforks scans ridelogs to determine which trails are ridden the most in the last 9 months.