Grundy Forest State Natural Area at South Cumberland State Park — Attraction in Tracy City

Was really happy with choosing to go here. We were headed to a show at the Caverns later at night, and were staying right in Tracy City, so needed something close to experience.

It was definitely a good hike... no crazy steep inclines or anything, but a variety of terrain, waterfalls, river, historic site, and rock formations.

Be SURE to wear proper shoes. This terriain is uneven with rocks and lots of roots, and I can't imagine doing it when it's wet.

My pro tip would be to make the right for the day loop when you arrive at the trail head ... this starts off slow and then gets gradually more interesting, and I think was definitely the better way to do it.

There's also a historic area of a depression-era camp where young boys would be sent by their families to work on state owned land. They were provided food, clothes and shelter, as well as $30 per month, $25 of which they sent home to their families.

Other interesting points include the site of an old still, multiple waterfalls / riffles, as well as some really neat rock / cliff formations.

Was a great way to spend a...

Such a wonderful surprise to find this trail and campground tucked behind some trailers. It was absolutely beautiful, complete with a creek and waterfalls. There is a 3 mile loop and then a 13 mile trail to foster falls or a 8 mile loop with some “strenuous” conditions that called for a warning sign, so something for various time frames and stamina. Fortunately there was a worker at the trailhead to answer any questions. We camped at the south Cumberland grounds which were about .6 miles in. We booked the night before online for 12$. The sites were spaced well so you felt like you were alone. At night you could hear the occasional car on a road close by and a dog barking but other than that it was a good spontaneous...

South Cumberland State Park is located within four different Tennessee counties; Grundy, Franklin, Marion, and Sequatchie. In the Grundy Forest area (Tracy City), lies one of the best short hikes in the entire park or possibly the state... the Grundy Day Loop Trail, which is the gateway to the famed "Fiery Gizzard".

Starting at the Fiery Gizzard Trailhead (Google Maps) The Grundy Day Loop Trail is a total of 2.2 miles with an elevation of 200 ft. It follows both the Fiery Gizzard Creek and Little Gizzard Creek for much of it's route and includes several waterfalls, swimming holes, and tumbling cascades. Hiking with 3 children and making plenty of stops to take in the scenery and snap photos, it took a little under 2 hours...