6.9 mi
Distance
2,822 ft
Elev. Gain
3h 17m
Est. Time
Out & Back
Route Type
Difficult
Difficulty
About This Trail
We don't publish a description for Old Mac Mountain and Frozen Head Firetower 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 | 431 ft |
| High point | 3.6 mi | 1,005 ft |
| End | 6.9 mi | 431 ft |
Trail Details
- Route Type
- Out & Back
Official sources & verification
Managed by Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation
Source of truth
- Frozen Head State Park — official page
Park unit page with alerts and visitor information.
Where it is
- Nearest town:
- Petros, TN · about 2 mi away
- County:
- Morgan County, TN
- Jurisdiction:
- Frozen Head State Park · Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation
Nearest town and county from U.S. Census Bureau place records and county boundaries.
Reviews
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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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In this park
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Stay nearby
Campgrounds near this trail
Frozen Head State Park
0.6 mi awayFrozen Head State Park
Wartburg, TN
Reservable
Rock Creek Campground (tn)
9.9 mi awayObed Wild and Scenic River
Wartburg, TN
Check official pricing22 sitesReservable Tent Well reviewedUsually has openings · 18% No Service
Windrock Ridge Campground
10.6 mi awayOliver Springs, TN
Pricing varies — check with the operatorReservable
Windrock Gap Campground & RV Park
11.2 mi awayOliver Springs, TN
Private Reservable
Lilly Pad Campground
12.1 mi awayLancing, TN
Pricing varies — check with the operatorReservable
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