Frozen Head State Park and Natural Area is situated in the beautiful Cumberland Mountains of Eastern Tennessee near Wartburg. Frozen Head, elevation of 3,324, is one of the highest peaks in Tennessee west of the Great Smoky Mountains. From its observation tower on a clear day, one can plainly see the Cumberland Plateau, Tennessee Ridge and Valley, and the Great Smoky Mountains in winter, the mountain peaks are often capped with snow or ice while the lower valleys remain unadorned, thus giving the park’s namesake, Frozen Head. The park’s lush vegetation, small streams, waterfalls and beautiful mountains make Frozen Head one of Tennessee’s most scenic parks.
Hikers must inquire in the Visitors Center about open trails. Trails range from easy to very strenuous. A color topographical map may be purchased at the Visitors Center.
Trails are open daily from 8:00am until one hour before sunset. This is one of the finest trail systems in Tennessee. There are over 50 miles of very scenic and challenging foot trails throughout this wild and rugged 11,876 acre mountain park. The trails feature waterfalls, giant sandstone rock formations, bluffs, abundant wildlife and 14 mountain peaks over 3,000 feet in elevation. Each of the 20 trails are color blazed and most of the trails inter-loop together giving a choice of 7 loop trails ranging from 0.6 mile to 14 miles round-trip.
Directions: From Harriman take Hwy 27 North to Wartburg. Turn right (East) on Hwy 62. Travel 2 miles and turn left on Flat Fork Road. Travel 4 miles to the park entrance. For specific directions, see http://www.mapquest.com
The park’s trails include:
North/South Old Mac Trails
| 5.7 miles Loop | Moderate to Moderately Strenuous |