The Monteagle area has a number of adventures waiting just for you. Nestled forty-five miles northwest of Chattanooga and eighty-five miles southeast of Nashville, Monteagle Mountain is a majestic region that has not been left untouched by the passage of time.

Cumberland Recreation Area, with over 300 acres of National Parks woodland, features memorable sites including the Great Stone Door, Lost Cove Cave, Cathedral Falls, Fiery Gizzard Trail. Sewanee Natural Bridge and a Gazebo at Warren Point with a truly breath-taking view of three states. There are 150 miles of hiking trails suitable for a casual stroll or a serious hike.


View from Monteagle Assembly Bluff

On the other side of the assembly grounds, is the Monteagle Assembly Bluff overlook. The trail is approximately a mile long and offers one of the most impressive views of the area. The trail itself features beautiful plant life and various forms of wild life.

Foster Falls is also very close. Foster Falls is a wonderful afternoon excursion that consists of another breathtaking view. Follow the trail about 3/4 a mile down to the base of the Falls. On most days you can follow the trail behind the falls for a real adventure. Backpacking Magazine has named the Fiery Gizzard Trail, which got its name from Davy Crocket, one of the top 10 hiking trails in the Eastern United States. Savage Gulf is the state of Tennessee's largest wildlife preserve?


Foster Falls

Hanging Bridge At Foster Falls

The University of the South

The University of the South in Sewanee is just six miles away from the village. You will find charming antebellum homes surrounding the campus, which is worth visiting in of itself. The centuries-old stone buildings on the campus seem to transport you to Cambridge or Oxford. The University has one of the finest libraries in the Southeast, and a music program that rivals Juliard and Oberlin. The frequent and varied concerts at Sewanee are world-class events. During your stay you may even have the opportunity to enjoy the debut performance of a violin concerto, a faculty brass recital or a jazz band in full swing.

        

Once you have experienced the calm of this locale, you will never want to leave it behind. There are a number of antique shops in the area for the many people who want a reminder of the Victorian era in their homes.



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