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CT Suck Creek-Mushroom Rock-Signal Point, Signal Mountain, TN.

plateau, upper-cumberland

March 29 @ 7:30 am 5:00 pm

Saturday March 29th 7:30am-5:00pm

CT: Suck Creek to Mushroom Rock to Signal Point to Hwy 27, Signal Mountain, TN. Join us for one of the most scenic hiking trails overlooking the Tennessee River Gorge. Signal Mountain is one of the southern sections of the Cumberland Trail with features including Julia Falls, various rock formations and overlooks, including Edwards Point with its spectacular view of the “Grand Canyon of the Tennessee.” The trail follows bluff tops and ridges 1,800 and 2,000 ft. above sea level, drops into ravines lush with hemlocks towering over tangled growths of laurel and rhododendron. Our hike begins at Suck Creek to Mushroom Rock where the Short Hikers will return to the Suck Creek parking and shuttle the cars to Signal Point where the long hikers will end up. It is an 8.4 mile hike rated strenuous due to length, elevation up and down, rocky terrain and requires good hiking boots.  The shorter hike will be hiking 2 miles strenuous from Hwy 27 on a gradual rocky up and then descending 400′ along switchbacks into the gorge, crossing Suck Creek over a swinging bridge and gradually ascending 300′ to Mushroom Rock, a 20-foot-high sandstone pedestal rock. The hikers will find a lunch spot at Mushroom Rock.  Depart from Central Baptist Church, 1346 S Main St, Crossville, TN at 7:30 am CT, due to the length of the drive.  Gas cost is $8.  Bring hiking poles, wear hiking/rain gear, bring plenty of (electrolytes) water, lunch/snack. Don’t forget tick/bug spray and sunscreen. People aged 18 and over, members and non-members welcome. Minors must be accompanied by an adult. For additional information contact the hike coordinator, Deb Westervelt, via email

ttaplateauhikes68@tennesseetrails.org or text/call 931-267-2243.

Deb – txt 931-267-2243

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