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View of the Great Stone Door |
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Beersheba, TN |
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View of the Great Stone Door |
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Beersheba, TN |
| Stone Door, named for a 150-foot deep crevice, is one of the many attractions that await visitors along the Stone Door hiking trail. The first section of the hiking trail leading to Stone Door is paved until Laurel Gulf Overlook and is handicap accessible. This part of the trail offers close up views of Mountain Laurel during the spring. After Laurel Gulf Overlook the hiking trail then turns to dirt and continues under the shade of trees on to the Great Stone Door, where a small crevice with stone steps awaits those who want to journey down off of the plateau. Stop at the several overlooks before walking down the crevice, these overlooks offer spectacular views and give a sense of the vertical distance between the plateau and the valley floor. For those who love to rock climb or rappel, sign up at the rangers station and get further information on the different spots these activities are allowed. | |
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| Activities: | Hiking, Photography, Walking, Rock Climbing, Rappelling, Handicap Accessible Trail, Wildflower Viewing |
| Location: | South Cumberland State Park, Stone Door Ranger Station |
| Directions: | In Monteagle, take a left on US
41
South off of US 41A. Take US 41 South to Tracy City, then turn on 56N and
follow this road to Beersheba Springs. The Stone Door Ranger Station
(Park Entrance) is on Stone Door Rd. There are several brown signs
along the way marking the directions to different South Cumberland State
Park Districts.
Monteagle can be reached via Interstate 24 or US 41A. |
| Trails: | Stone Door Trail |
| Topography: | Hardwood forest, bluffs |
| Hiking Information: | The paved part of the trail is fairly easy but after Laurel Overlook the trail has exposed roots in some areas. Be especially careful at the overlooks. |
| Trail Map: | Available at the South Cumberland Visitors Center on 41 between Monteagle and Tracy City |
| Photo Album: | More Photos |
Return to Stone Door Ranger Station Page
Page Updated: May 23, 2004
