Fiery Gizzard Trail to Ravins Point via the Dog Hole Trail

South Cumberland SP, Fiery Gizzard Trail to Ravins Point via the Dog Hole Trail and back; 8.8 total miles; The whole trail is on natural turf in the woods. You will see large rock formations, beautiful creeks, waterfalls, large trees, and spectacular views. The first 2 miles or so are strenuous. Hiking poles and hiking shoes are recommended; The Fiery Gizzard Trail starts on top of the plateau and goes down into a deep rocky gorge too Little and Big Fiery Gizzard Creeks. At 1.7 miles you leave the Fiery Gizzard Trail and take the 2.6 mile Dog Hole Trail. It leads out of the gorge on a steep slippery incline to the edge of the plateau. The steep incline is about .25 miles long. From this point to Ravens Point the trail is moderate too easy; You continue on the edge of the plateau to the .4 mile Ravens Point Trail. Follow it to Ravens Point. There is a toilet at the Trail Head; Meet 7:00 A.M. CT, I 24 Exit 11 New Commuter parking lot; ∼134 miles to trail head; Contact Paul Schwab 931-801-9484.