Chickasaw National Recreation Trail
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Hiking

At Tennessee National Wildlife Refuge

The refuge is often used by those wanting a peaceful walk among nature, and the refuge has three hiking trails ranging from easy to moderate.  All hiking trails are located on the Big Sandy Unit:

  • The Britton Ford and Nature Discovery Trail are located adjacent to the refuge Visitor Center (1371 Wildlife Drive in Springville, TN). These trails are seasonally closed from Nov. 15th – Mar. 15th. 
  • The Chickasaw National Recreation Trail is open year-round and is located at the Big Sandy Peninsula area of the refuge 13 miles north of the town of Big Sandy, TN. 

Tennessee National Wildlife Refuge Activities

A person holding their fish catch for the day.
Fishing
A hunter in a tree stand with their rifle.
Hunting
A motorized boat on a lake.
Boating - motorized
Tennessee National Wildlife Refuge
1371 Wildlife Drive
Springville, TN 38256
Get directions
(731) 642-2091

Fax: (731) 644-3351
Key Contacts:
Barron Crawford, Refuge Manager
Troy Littrell, Deputy Refuge Manager
Ferris Calderon, Assistant Refuge Manager
Clayton Ferrell, Refuge Biologist