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Pinson Mounds Nature Trail route map
Difficulty: ModerateLoop
Pinson Mounds State Archaeological Park/Tennessee

Pinson Mounds Nature Trail

Pinson, Tennessee

3.2 mi

Distance

289 ft

Elev. Gain

1h 8m

Est. Time

Loop

Route Type

Moderate

Difficulty

About This Trail

Pinson Mounds Nature Trail is a loop trail in Pinson Mounds State Archaeological Park, managed by the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation, in Madison County, Tennessee. It is 3.2 miles long and gains 289 feet. The nearest town is Pinson, Tennessee, about 2 miles away in a straight line.

From the trail data on this page. For conditions and closures, see official sources.

Trail Conditions

Trail Conditions

Unknown

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Elevation Profile

Min:125 ft
Max:154 ft
Gain:88 ft
Loss:88 ft
Elevation profileA line rising and falling between 125 ft and 154 ft across 3.2 mi along the route, drawn from start to end.125 ft135 ft144 ft154 ft0.0 mi0.8 mi1.6 mi2.4 mi3.2 mi

Elevation at the labelled points along this route
PointDistance from startElevation
Start0.0 mi132 ft
High point2.1 mi154 ft
End3.2 mi132 ft

Trail Details

Route Type
Loop

Official sources & verification

Managed by Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation

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Source of truth

Where it is

Nearest town:
Pinson, TN · about 2 mi away
County:
Madison County, TN
Jurisdiction:
Pinson Mounds State Archaeological Park · Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation

Nearest town and county from U.S. Census Bureau place records and county boundaries.

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We display cached information from agency feeds. Hours, fees, permits, closures, fire restrictions, and conditions change without notice. Outdoors is not the permitting authority. Confirm current conditions for this trail using the links above before you go — you are responsible for compliance. Last verified by us: May 23, 2026. Our copy is more than a month old — please reconfirm with the agency before relying on it.Spot an error in our data?

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