There is a view here of the Tennessee River gorge. Across the river to the south you can see Raccoon Mountain, where the Tennessee Valley Authority operates a pumped-storage hydroelectric power station.

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August 2, 2023

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This viewpoint overlooks the Tennessee River and the Raccoon Mountain recreation area. Raccoon Mountain is home to singletrack trails, a paved path, and a large reservoir (Raccoon Lake). There are a few other great viewpoints on Pot Point Loop.

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1. Pot Point Loop Trail

18.4km

05:08

350m

Hike the difficult 11.5-mile Pot Point Loop Trail in Prentice Cooper State Forest for stunning Tennessee River Gorge views.

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2. Pot Point and Mullens Cove Loop

56.6km

18:59

1,270m

1,330m

Hike the difficult 35.2-mile Pot Point and Mullens Cove Loop in Prentice Cooper State Forest, featuring stunning Tennessee River Gorge views

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Elevation 520 m

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Saturday 7 March

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Location: Marion County, Tennessee, United States

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Raccoon Mountain Overlook

1. Pot Point Loop Trail

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