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Virgin Falls Hwy. 70 W. between Pleasant Hill and Sparta This 1,157-acre natural area is located in White County. It features the 110-foot high Virgin Falls, but there are other waterfalls along the nine-mile trail. This should be considered a strenuous hike. Allow five to nine hours to complete the hike. Ozone Falls Hwy. 70 E. between Crab Orchard and Westel Ozone Falls is a 43-acre natural area featuring the 110-foot waterfall. Fall Creek disappears from the rock-strewn pool below, re-emerging downstream. A rugged 3/4-mile trail begins at the bluff near the falls and descends into the gorge. The trail follows Fall Creek to the confluence with Renfro Creek where hikers must backtrack to return to the trailhead. Piney Falls State Natural Area Hwy. 68 between Grassy Cove and Grandview This 440-acre natural area is located in Rhea County where Little Piney and Soak creeks have carved deep gorges into the Plateau. Piney Falls is also recognized by the United States Department of the Interior. Little Piney Creek drains the majority of the area and plunges some 80 feet over Upper Piney Falls into the pool and then drops another 40 feet over Lower Piney Falls. Obed Wild & Scenic River The Obed Wild and Scenic River features miles of Explore Natural Areas Fall Creek plunges 110 feet over the bluff to form Ozone Falls in eastern Cumberland County. accessible rivers and rapids for kayakers and lovers of the great outdoors. Obed River, Clear Creek, Daddy’s Creek and the Emory River all come together throughout the Obed Wild and Scenic River’s miles of waterways. The natural area also features the Nemo Bridge near Wartburg, the Lilly Bluff overlook and arch. The park is also designated as an International Dark Sky Park, which makes for fantastic night sky viewing opportunities. Obed Wild and Scenic River can be found just east of Cumberland County in bordering Morgan County near Wartburg and Lancing. Gateway to the Big South Fork Located just north of Cumberland County in Fentress and Scott counties, the Big South Fork covers 125,000 acres in northern Tennessee and southern Kentucky. Big South Fork surrounds the Cumberland River and its tributaries, and features miles of trails, sandstone bluffs, camping opportunities and more. Historic buildings and locations can be found throughout the area, as settlers came into the Big South Fork in the late 1700s, though the Cherokee people were known to be in the area prior to their arrival. Here in Crossville on Cook Rd. near the Genesis Rd. I-40 exit, the Big South Fork visitor center offers valuable information for those looking to visit the recreation area. F1RST REALTY COMPANY FIRSTREALTY.NET H. Glenn McDonald Principal Broker/Auctioneer 931.260.0098 Shelley Marshall REALTOR® 931.200.2745 movewithmarshalls.com Julie Thompson REALTOR® 931.248.0226 [email protected] Amber Marshall REALTOR® 865.257.9307 movewithmarshalls.com Chris Dalton REALTOR® 931.248.7646 [email protected] We will exceed your expectations when buying and selling real estate! Crossville Office 2625 N. Main St., Suite 203,Crossville, TN 38555 931.484.1005 Cookeville Office 116 S. Lowe Ave.Cookeville, TN 38501 931.528.1573 402493-1001 30 | Welcome to Cumberland County 2020