Pot Point Loop in Prentice Cooper State Forest, TN

Hike Pot Point Loop Prentice Cooper State Forest, TN

Class 1 11.6 miles 1400 gain 4-6 hrs Loop Jul 30, 2017
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A big loop within Prentice Cooper State Forest, the Pot Point Loop visits Snoopers Rock Overlook, Natural Bridge, Raccoon Mountain Overlook, and Ransom Hollow Overlook. It's a bit of a bummer that the nicest view, Snoopers Rock Overlook, is basically right at the trailhead and therefore doesn't require this long loop to see. The Natural Bridge is easily passed over, so be aware it may be directly under you as you pass by, and don't miss it because it's likely the highlight of the whole day. The trail gets pretty boring after that for a long time, but eventually you start to parallel a nice creek and catch a couple of overlooks. You'll likely not see anyone the whole day past the Natural Bridge.

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The best view of the whole hike was at the trailhead.
The best view of the whole hike was at the trailhead.
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Natural Bridge.
Natural Bridge.
The trail goes above the natural bridge, which is pretty cool.
The trail goes above the natural bridge, which is pretty cool.
Then the loop becomes flat and boring like this for miles.
Then the loop becomes flat and boring like this for miles.
Pot Point Overlook. Sort of.
Pot Point Overlook. Sort of.
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Finally, something interesting, a creek.
Finally, something interesting, a creek.
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Crossing a forest road. I briefly debated just taking this back to my car, but I wanted to finish the loop.
Crossing a forest road. I briefly debated just taking this back to my car, but I wanted to finish the loop.
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Sign for Ransom Hollow Overlook.
Sign for Ransom Hollow Overlook.
Pretty overlook.
Pretty overlook.
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Eventually you get back to the trailhead.
Eventually you get back to the trailhead.

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