Big South Fork, Sheltowee Trace to Parker MT to Buffalo Arch, Jamestown, TN.

Gorgeous trail, lots of lady slippers. Fairly easy for a 9 mi hike. SHORT HIKE: 4.4 moderate in/out miles to the Rock Creek crossing. LONG HIKE: 9 mi moderate hike to Buffalo Arch and back. Water shoes are needed to wade across Rock Creek. There is a half mile climb up Parker Mt where the 2 mi trail to Buffalo Arch is flat. Depart 7:30 am CDST from Cracker Barrel SW corner of rear parking lot. Carpool cost is $6. Don’t forget tick/bug spray and sunscreen. Pack water, snacks and lunch.