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Collins Gulf Trail to Horsepound Falls and Collins River route map
DifficultOut and Back
Tennessee

Collins Gulf Trail to Horsepound Falls and Collins River

Gruetli-Laager, Tennessee

4.5 mi

Distance

1,509 ft

Elev. Gain

1h 56m

Est. Time

Out & Back

Route Type

Difficult

Difficulty

About This Trail

The Collins Gulf Trail to Horsepound Falls and Collins River is a challenging 4.5-mile out-and-back hike located near Gruetli-Laager, Tennessee. This trail features a significant elevation gain of 1,509 feet over its length, with the highest point reaching 576 meters. Hikers can expect a rugged, dirt surface as they navigate through the area's natural landscapes. The trail takes you to the scenic Horsepound Falls and offers views of the Collins River.

Trail Conditions

Trail Conditions

Unknown

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Hazards & Warnings

steep elevation gainrugged terrain

Elevation Profile

Min:383 ft
Max:576 ft
460 ft
460 ft
383 ft447 ft512 ft576 ft0.0 mi1.1 mi2.3 mi3.4 mi4.5 mi

Trail Details

Route Type
Out & Back
Surface
Dirt

Official sources & verification

We don't have curated agency sources for this trail in our cache yet. Outdoors is not the permitting authority — confirm conditions, permits, and access with the managing agency before you go. If you know who manages this trail, please tell us.

Best Seasons

SpringFall

Highlights

waterfallsriver views

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Path geometry came from our pre-launch legacy database. Routes have not yet been re-verified against the operator and may differ from the actual trail.

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