9/28/21

Hiking Old Stone Fort State Park, Manchester, TN

Friends took us to Old Stone Fort State Park this summer, and we liked it so much we returned this past weekend. We arrived just before noon, and were lucky to find a parking space. It was packed. Conveniently located off Interstate 24, and about  an hour's drive from Nashville, Old Stone Fort is very popular. The 400 acre Native American site has lots of history, complete with a museum, at least a dozen picnic tables, a pavilion, a small playground, and hiking trails to some amazing waterfalls. 
Blue Hole Falls
Big Falls
Entrance to museum
one of the exhibits inside the museum
After a picnic lunch, we hiked the entire loop, a 1.4 miles around the ancient enclosure. The trails are easy. Getting up close and personal with the falls requires a little work, but nothing too strenuous. Our jaws dropped when we came upon the breathtaking Step Falls. Just thinking about dipping in the water on a hot summer day was invigorating! 
mid Step Falls
upper Step Falls

Hope you enjoyed the tour!

10 comments:

  1. What gorgeous photos! Love these!
    Thanks so much for sharing at https://image-in-ing.blogspot.com/2021/09/a-prickly-situation-from-archives.html

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  2. What a beautiful place to visit and hike. Thanks for stopping by to comment. You asked about our lifestyle. Our typical year (the last two haven't been) includes three one month winter trips to explore the Southwest U.S. in our RV. We keep it in Tucson to minimize travel time to and from the Pacific Northwest. We spend late spring through early fall at our float cabin in BC (and go cruising several times in our boat). In between, we spend some time in Bellingham and some time in our town condo in Powell River. It seems like we are always on the move, but for now that is fun. Thanks for asking. - Margy

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  3. I enjoyed this hike with you.

    The falls are breathtaking!

    Love the photos.

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  4. Very nice place! Would love to go hiking there. And some picnicing too. Thank you for sharing!

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  5. I love a good hike with streams and waterfalls and you found one.

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  6. Waterfalls and lots of shade! What a great place to hangout/hike through.

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  7. I'm so glad you shared the tour, I love seeing that part of the world!

    Thanks for sharing your link at My Corner of the World this week!

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  8. Wow! I watched and subscribed to your Youtube channel it was wonderful to see and hear the power of the waterfall, definitely a beautiful wander I would love.
    Wren

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