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Location: Linden, Tenn.
Reservoir: Kentucky
Difficulty: Moderate
Distance: 2.6 miles
Coordinates: 35.688261 -88.012921
Amenities: Parking, hiking, camping, hunting, National Wilderness Trail
Small Wild Area

Limestone outcrops, abundant wildflowers and spectacular views of the Tennessee National Wildlife Refuge’s Busseltown Unit on the opposite shore make this hike especially rewarding and challenging. In the fall, the wildlife refuge becomes a temporary home for thousands of migrating ducks and geese—bring your binoculars. The trail follows along a gentle to moderate grade as it winds through the forest to an overlook. There are some opportunities to scramble up rock ledges and stone steps. The steeper sections have handrails, which aid in maintaining balance. Footbridges span two stream crossings. If you are a fan of wildflowers this is the place to be in the spring: trout lily, wild ginger and shooting star are just a few you may see.  This trail is about 72 miles east of Jackson, Tennessee. Take Hwy. 412 to north on Hwy. 438.  Signs are posted once you reach Perry County, just across the Tennessee River.

Directions

http://maps.google.com/maps?daddr=35.688261,-88.012921

Lady's Bluff Trail is a TVA managed trail that is also a National Recreation Trail and is located near the Kentucky Lake. The trail follows along a gentle to moderately steep grade as it winds through the forest to an overlook. There are some opportunities to scramble up rock ledges and stone steps, and footbridges span two stream crossings.

Amenities include parking, hiking, backcountry camping, and hunting.

For more information, visit TVA's Trails webpage.

ECO-FRIENDLY NOTES

TVA is a partner of Leave No Trace and requests that visitors follow Leave No Trace practices.

HOW TO GET THERE

This trail is about 72 miles east of Jackson, TN on HWY 412. Once you cross the Tennessee River turn left onto HWY 438.

https://www.google.com/maps?daddr=35.688261,-88.012921

PET FRIENDLY NOTES

Pets are welcome but must be kept on a leash no longer than 6-feet. TVA is a partner of Leave No Trace and requests that visitors follow Leave No Trace practices, including picking up after your pet.

TRAIL DISTANCE

2.6 miles

DIFFICULTY:

moderate