Walls of Jericho

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County:  

Jackson

City:  

Hytop

Location:  

Hwy 79 just north of Hytop

Description:  

Consists of two main trails: Bear Den Point Trail is 4.7 mile loop trail and the Walls of Jericho is 6 mile out-and-back strenuous hike through the spectacular limestone gorge. There is also an 11 mile equestrian trail.

Map Links:  

Satelite view
(Map of all trails)   		  Horse Trail Parking

  		  Main Hiking Parking

 
  Entrance Sign Reads:

SKYLINE WMA
FOREVER WILD
HENSHAW COVE
TRACT ACCESS 		  Henshaw Cove Parking

 

Trail Website:  

Walls of Jericho

Total Miles:  

10.7 miles of hiking, 11 miles of horse trails

Primary Use:  

Hiking, Equestrian

Trail Hours:  

Open year-round

Latitude:  

34.976769    

Longitude:  

-86.080345

Trail Camping:  

Two first-come basis tent-only primitive camping areas: One on the north end of the hiking parking lot accomodating 6-10 sites and the second located on Hurricane Creek adjacent to Clark cemetary for 8 tent sites. Both are free of charge.

Trail User Fee:  

No

Who’s responsible for Trail?

Organization:  


    Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA)
   

Phone:  

1-800-624-7406
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