🏆 Cumberland Plateau Hollow — Sheltered hollow with old-growth forest and stream habitat
Washmorgan Hollow State Natural Area preserves a sheltered hollow on the Cumberland Plateau with old-growth forest and pristine stream habitat. The hollow’s protected microclimate supports large hardwoods and diverse woodland wildflowers.
Visitor Information
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Location | Cumberland Plateau, TN |
| Entry Fee | Free |
| Habitat | Old-growth hollow forest |
Frequently Asked Questions
What wildlife lives here?
Cumberland Plateau hollows support black bear, white-tailed deer, wild turkey, and diverse songbird communities. The clean streams host salamanders and native brook trout.
About Washmorgan Hollow
Washmorgan Hollow State Natural Area in Grundy County protects a forested hollow on the Cumberland Plateau — one of the most geologically and biologically significant landscapes in the Southeast. The hollow’s sheltered microclimate supports rich cove forest with diverse wildflowers and old-growth characteristics.
Washmorgan Hollow State Natural Area in Sequatchie County protects a deep forested hollow on the Cumberland Plateau near the Sequatchie Valley — a 60-mile-long, straight-as-an-arrow valley formed by the erosion of an anticline (an upward fold in rock layers). The Sequatchie is one of the most geologically striking valleys in the eastern United States, and the hollows draining into it support exceptionally rich biodiversity.
Things to Do
Hiking through the forested hollow, spring wildflower viewing, birdwatching, and experiencing the rich biodiversity of the Cumberland Plateau cove forests.
Hiking through the deep hollow, studying the unique anticlinal valley geology, wildflower viewing, birdwatching, and exploring the remarkably straight Sequatchie Valley from above.
More parks nearby: Coldiz Cove State Natural Area is a short drive away, while Stinging Fork Falls State Natural Area lies a short drive away.
🌲 Visit Washmorgan Hollow SNA
Sheltered Cumberland Plateau hollow — old-growth forest and pristine streams.
