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BRITTON FORD HIKING TRAIL
by Steve McCadams
It’s that time of year – don’t you just want to be outdoors? The days
are finally cooler, what better time to enjoy the fall weather and take a
walk on a nature trail? Fortunately, Tennessee National Wildlife Refuge
offers the Britton Ford Hiking Trail only 15 minutes from Paris. This
2.5-mile trail is open to everyone every day.
Britton Ford Hiking Trail is a 2 mile loop trail with a ½ mile
extension. The trail is a woodland trail featuring several overlook views
of Kentucky Lake. One such overlook is only ¼ mile from the parking lot,
offering a view to those not wishing a longer hike. The trail offers tree
identification, interpretive signs and an outdoor classroom at the
trailhead. It has been a favorite for classroom and home school field
trips, as well as girl and boy scout troop outings. The trailhead itself
is situated on a hill with a spectacular panoramic view of the lake on the
refuge and Sulphur Well Island.
Hikers coming from Paris will take highway
79 N. and turn right on Nobles Road just before the Tacklebox convenient
store. At the end of that road turn left onto Elkhorn Road. At a sharp
curve to the left go straight onto a lesser paved road which soon turn to
gravel. Signs will direct you to the Britton Ford trailhead. Hikers
coming from Kentucky Lake will take 79 South, turning left onto Oak Grove
Road. At the end of that road turn left onto Elkhorn Road and follow the
directions above.
For more information about Tennessee National Wildlife Refuge and our
Friends group we invite you to visit the refuge website at
http://www.fws.gov/tennesseerefuge/
Steve McCadams is a professional hunting and fishing guide here in the Paris Landing
area. He has also contributed many outdoor oriented articles to
various national publications. |
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