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Cumberland Trail: Obed River Section

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  3. Eastern TN
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“Beautiful but strenuous trail. Some trees down on the trail and some missing markers. ”

neeraj verma
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12.7

Miles

20.4

KM

Point to Point

1,501' 458 m

High

961' 293 m

Low

1,358' 414 m

Up

1,613' 492 m

Down

4%

Avg Grade (3°)

24%

Max Grade (13°)

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Features Cave · Fall Colors · River/Creek · Spring · Views · Waterfall

Need to Know

Northern Terminus: Nemo Trailhead in Rock Creek Campground (N36°04.242 W84°39.880) or Nemo Picnic Area and River Access (El. 919′ N36 04.135 W84 39.674) (Trailhead is in Eastern Time Zone)

Southern Terminus: Devil's Breakfast Table Trailhead on Firetower Road at (El. 1,266′ N36°03.523 W84°47.548) (Trailhead is in Central Time Zone). No overnight parking.

Flora & Fauna

Salamanders, turtles, rattlesnakes, etc.

Contacts

Land Manager: NPS - Obed Wild & Scenic River

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  4.0 from 2 votes

#5

in Eastern TN

#13853

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#5

in Eastern TN

#257

in Tennessee

#13,853

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After rains the brook fords are a bit more challenging. They are also very pretty.
Dec 12, 2020 near Wartburg, TN

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Dec 7, 2020
Richie Fulop
Hiked out and back from Nemo Bridge to a bit past the Bluff Overlook. It's not the most secure footing when wet. 12mi

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