North Chickamauga Creek Gorge State Park is a nearly state park in
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and
Sequatchie counties in the
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of
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, located 15 miles north of
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with the main entrance located near
Soddy-Daisy.
The park was created in 2024 after being a state natural area and managed by the
Justin P. Wilson Cumberland Trail State Park and perseveres the North Chickamauga Creek gorge, the Creek which is a Tennessee State Scenic River.
The park is billed as the Southern Gateway to the Cumberland Trail.
History
The park was originally established as a state natural area in 1999 and became a popular place for whitewater kayaking, fishing and hiking.
Amenities
The park currently offers, as of October 2024, 4 backcountry camp sites, hiking and mountain biking trails with plans to build a visitor center, better parking and an
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viewing platform and improved trails.
References
External links
North Chickamauga Creek Gorge State Park
State parks of Tennessee
Protected areas of Hamilton County, Tennessee
Protected areas of Sequatchie County, Tennessee
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