Snoopers Rock and Mullins Cove Loop

Want to try something different then join me on this fun but strenuous hike near Chattanooga, TN. 

Premntice Cooper State Forest is located in Southwestern Tennessee and is approximately 10 miles west of Chattanooga.  There are 35 miles of hiking trails that include the south end of the cumberland trail. 

Our hike will start at the main trail head on Tower Road. Depending on the weather or the views we will either hike clockwise or counter-clockwise. 

We will aim to take in all of the cool sights and views along the way: including Mullens Cove Overlook, Snoopers Rock Overlook and the Inidan Rockhouse Stone Door. 

From research this 10 mile hike has approximately 1700 feet of elevation change due to rolling hills so please be prepared for this.  

The views on a good day will be excellent and there should be great views of the Tennessee River.

I will allow up to 3 well behaved dogs on this trip. 

If time permits we may stop for dinner on the way back to Atlanta. 

From the junction of US 27 and US 127 northwest of Chattanooga, continue northwest for 1.6 miles on US 127. Turn left on TN 27 and ascend the plateau, along the way passing where the Poplar Spring Trail crosses the highway at 6.0 miles from US 127. At 8.1 miles, turn left on a road marked only with a “Prentice Cooper Forest and WMA” sign. The mileage to the trailhead is 3.2 miles from this turn, but watch carefully for Prentice Cooper SF/WMA signs, as there are two more turns. One is more of a bear left and happens almost immediately. The other is a left turn at 0.1 mile. Shortly after this turn, the road turns to gravel and enters the State Forest and WMA. Continue to the trailhead, which is on the right and marked by a sign that says “Cumberland Trail Parking Lot.” There is a kiosk with a map and a log for hikers to sign.