The Enchanting Covered Bridge Hike In Tennessee That's Perfect For An Autumn Day
By Meghan Kraft|Published September 03, 2018
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Meghan Kraft
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Meghan Kraft loves to travel the world, but she makes her home right here in Nashville, Tennessee. She holds a degree in English, and has worked in the digital marketing realm with companies such as Apartments.com, USA Today and HarperCollins Publishing.
It’s nearly autumn in Tennessee, and that means absolutely beautiful weather along with breathtakingly picturesque foliage. Tennessee is known for being one of the most stunning states in the country, and nowhere is that beauty on display more than at little-known David Crockett State Park in Southern Tennessee. The park features plenty of hiking trails, learning opportunities, and a covered bridge that is absolutely beautiful to see. It’ll take you back to Crockett’s days when life was good and the state was young.
The park is named after legendary Tennessee pioneer David "Davey" Crockett who built a gristmill, a distillery, and a powdermill near the area where the park is now.
The park is right on the banks of the scenic Shoal Creek, which features this lovely though little waterfall. There's a trail that takes you right up to the bank where the falls area, and it's definitely worth it.
The real highlight of the trails, though, is the covered bridge that sits on the backside of the park from the entrance. It's accessible by car as well, but we recommend you park in the middle of the park, make the trek to the creek's waterfalls, and then head to the bridge.
The 1319-acre state park is the perfect spot to enjoy the great outdoors, and we all know that in Tennessee they truly are great. Visit the park for yourself in Lawrenceburg. If you're getting there by GPS, plug in 1400 West Gaines to get there.
