Savage Gulf State Natural Area

Available Activities

Hiking
Backpacking

✓Verified by America’s State Parks Editorial Team – Updated February 2026

Tennessee’s Grand Canyon

Savage Gulf offers spectacular gorge views, challenging hiking, and waterfalls in the Cumberland Plateau—Stone Door overlook is iconic!

Highlights

Feature	Details
Stone Door	Crack in the cliff to descend
Gorge depth	800+ feet
Backpacking	55 miles of trails

What is the Stone Door?

A narrow crack through the cliff face that Native Americans used as a passage down into the gorge. Now a hiking highlight!

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Last updated: February 20, 2026