Sugarlands Valley Nature Trail
A great way to ease into the beauty of the Sugarlands.
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Sugarlands Valley Nature Trail Details
This pretty, easily accessible trail is a great way to ease into the beauty of the Sugarlands. Named for the many sugar maples that grow in the valley, the trail winds through a pretty, wooded area before passing some crumbling remains of old homesteads before it returns to the Sugarlands Visitor Center. The trail, which is the only wheelchair accessible trail in the park, is designed to be a self-guided nature trail, and brochures and audio tours are available from the Center.
Difficulty
Low
Distance
0.5 miles
Estimated time
30 minutes
Region
N/A
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