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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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