Frenchman’s Grave to Bruce Gap at Cove Lake State Park (10:00 am)
Where: Bruce Gap Trailhead at Cove Lake State Park
Distance: 4 miles moderate, mostly down hill
Hikers will meet at Bruce Gap and car pool up to the Frenchman’s Grave Trailhead. The hike is 4 miles downhill back to Bruce Gap. Hikers will see wildflowers and the remains of a mining operation.
Eagle Bluff to Bruce Gap at Cove Lake State Park (afternoon)
Where: Bruce Gap Trailhead at Cove Lake State Park
Distance: 5.5 miles moderate, ridge and downhill
After returning to Bruce Gap, participants will have the option to hike an additional 5.5 miles. We will shuttle to Eagles Bluff and hike along the ridge to the Devils Racetrack overlook. We will then hike down to Bruce Creek Falls and back to Bruce Gap. Hikers will see rock formations, overlook, and waterfall.
Driving Directions – Bruce Gap Trailhead
If interested contact Mark Stanfill at mark.stanfill@tn.gov or (423) 566-2229
