Marble Springs Trails

The adventure begins at the parking area at the park s picnic shelters located across the lake from the james h sloppy floyd state park state park office view maps and driving directions if you re up for a bit of extra distance hike across the boardwalk to the trailhead from the park office catching beautiful lakeside views to start the hike.

Marble springs trails. Please pop back by for a guided tour or to take advantage of our walking trails. Just south of ijams the 9 5 miles of quarry trails wander around the old meads and ross marble quarries the trails have been routed to enhance the distinctive features of this section a sparkling quarry lake unique rock formations scenic overlooks and rugged terrain. The home of john sevier tennessee s first governor is accessible to the public. Marble springs is listed on the national register of historic places notable for its connection to john sevier and its early tennessee architecture.

You can pick up trail maps and arboretum guides here or at the site. No need to drive up north. Check website for hours. Best trails in marble falls 289 reviews explore the most popular trails near marble falls with hand curated trail maps and driving directions as well as detailed reviews and photos from hikers campers and nature lovers like you.

The marble springs arboretum our nearly two miles of walking trails boast a wide variety of tree species many of which were quite valuable to native americans and frontier settlers. It is a certified wildlife habitat and has served as a significant educational resource for thousands of area school children for more than 50 years. The trail is named for minnie tharp who advocated for restoration of the quarry. There is an admission price for touring the farmstead but trails are open to the public during visitor hours.

Tennessee 5 contributions 1 helpful vote. Sevier s family took over the farmstead named for its deposits of tennessee rose marble plus its six natural springs sometime in the 1790s. One price six months of fun and relaxation or do a short season from memorial weekend to labor day weekend located east of coldwater on u s. Marble springs state historic site.

The trail winds through the keyhole and over. Younga31 wrote a review apr 2019. Seasonal sites now available. Birding trail wildlife viewing.