3.2 mi
Distance
653 ft
Elev. Gain
1h 16m
Est. Time
Loop
Route Type
Moderate
Difficulty
About This Trail
We don't publish a description for Devil's Backbone Trail unless we can point you at the agency it came from. We don't have one yet. The planning figures above — distance, elevation gain, estimated time, route type — come from the source listed on this trail.
Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation manages this trail and is the authority for conditions, closures and route notes. See official sources below. Spot something we should add?
Trail Conditions
Trail Conditions
We have no current condition data for this trail. Check with the operator before you go, and submit a report below if you've been recently.
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Elevation Profile
| Point | Distance from start | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
| Start | 0.0 mi | 306 ft |
| High point | 0.1 mi | 309 ft |
| End | 3.2 mi | 306 ft |
Trail Details
- Route Type
- Loop
Official sources & verification
Managed by Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation
Source of truth
- Devil's Backbone State Park — official page
Park unit page with alerts and visitor information.
Where it is
- Nearest town:
- Hohenwald, TN · about 8 mi away
- County:
- Lewis County, TN
- Jurisdiction:
- Devil's Backbone State Park · Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation
Nearest town and county from U.S. Census Bureau place records and county boundaries.
Verify by phone or mail
- Address:2120 Natchez Trace Parkway, Hohenwald, TN 38462 · TN
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Legacy import — verify before navigating
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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Stay nearby
Campgrounds near this trail
Meriwether Lewis Campground - Open for Season
6.4 mi awayNatchez Trace Parkway
Hohenwald, TN
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Pricing varies — check with the operatorDispersed Reservable
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