Red Clay State Park - Member Hike
| Hike Name: | Red Clay State Park |
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| Country: | United States |
| State: | Tennessee |
| Nearby Town: | Cleveland |
| Rating: |  |
| Directions: | Directions From Chattanooga, on I-75, take exit 3-A (E. Brainerd Rd.), travel 8 miles East on Brainerd Rd., turn right on London Lane for 2.3 miles. Continue traveling straight on to Keith Road for .5 mile, turn left on Mt. Vernon Rd., travel for 4 miles. Turn left on Old Apison Rd., travel for 7 miles. Turn left on Red Clay Park Road and travel 1.5 miles to the park. Page also has a link for detailed directions: http://www.cleanairtn.org/environment/parks/RedClay/ |
| Total Hike Distance: | 1.70 miles |
| Hike Difficulty: | No Answer |
| Permit Required: | No |
| Hike Type: | Roundtrip, Loop Hike |
| Hike Starts/Ends: | amphitheatre near the picnic area |
| Trails Used: | Red Clay Loop Trail |
| Backcountry Campsites: | No |
| Backcountry Water Sources: | Springs |
| Management: | None |
| Contact Information: | Red Clay State Park 1140 Red Clay Park Cleveland , TN 37311 Office: 423-478-0339 |
| Best Season: | Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall |
| Users: | Hikers, Bikers, Dogs |
| Road Conditions: | Primary Paved Roads, Secondary Paved Roads, Maintained Gravel or Dirt Roads |
| Hike Summary: | Red Clay State Historic Park is located in the extreme southwest corner of Bradley County in Tennessee, just above the Tennessee-Georgia state line. The park encompasses 263-acres of narrow valleys formerly used as cotton and pasture land. There are also forested ridges that average 200 feet or more above the valley floor. The site contains a natural landmark, the Blue Hole Spring, which arises from beneath a limestone ledge to form a deep pool that flows into Mill Creek, a tributary of the Conasauga and Coosa River system. The spring was used by the Cherokee for their water supply during council meetings. Behind the amphitheatre near the picnic area is an entrance to a 1.7 mile loop trail which goes to the Overlook Tower. The trail is a moderate grade and is well marked. A short nature trail begins at the spring and ends at the farmstead. |
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