Pot Point Loop

Prentice Cooper State Forest, TN Southern Cumberland Plateau + Northern Alabama

Trip stats

Distance
11.6 mi
Net Gain
1,400 ft
Time
4-6 hrs
YDS Rating
Class 1
Route
Loop

Ratings out of 10

Effort
3.3/10
Personality
3/10
Beauty
4/10
Solitude
3.3/10
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Route map + Trailhead

Trailhead Coordinates

35.101912, -85.429100

The directions link below drops a pin on the trailhead coordinates and lets Google Maps pick the route. If the drive has rough roads or access issues that GPS nav might get wrong, I cover that in my trip report.

Trip report

Jul 30, 2017 — 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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Photos

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

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