パトナム郡周辺の簡単なハイキングとウォーキング

A walking stick will be good

This short trail starts from the parking lot of the Garden Inn Bed & Breakfast. The trail itself is somewhat steep and there's a decent set of stairs to get to the viewpoint, but it's still walkable for most people, and the view at the end is definitely worth it.

The hike to City Lake Falls is the very definition of "short but sweet". It's mostly paved, though the final stretch to the falls is made of decomposed granite, thus making it a great option to bring the family. The water coming over the falls naturally cools the area so coming here on a hot day is quite refreshing.

This lake sits in a park of the same name. There are fishing docks, kayak & canoe rentals, playgrounds, and a trail encircling the lake. Though it's a relatively small area there is something here for everyone to enjoy.

Burgess Falls State Park covers 350 acres along the banks of the aptly named Falling Water River. Visitors can enjoy a hike along the river that will take them past 4 different waterfalls, the highest of which is the eponymous Burgess Falls.

Water cascades over Burgess Falls from a height of 136 feet, while 200-foot limestone cliffs rise alongside it. The parking area can fill up quickly, so getting an early start is a good idea.

If you're unable to get a permit to hike down to the gorge, this makes a good second option. It's only a short walk from the parking area, but the views over the falls make it worth your while. You can book your gorge hiking permit here: https://reserve.tnstateparks.com/cummins-falls/permits

The trail to Cummins Falls isn't long, but that doesn't mean it's easy. There are a number of water crossings and rock scrambling to be done, so be sure to have appropriate footwear, hiking sandals or water shoes would be best for this one.