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Hiking in the Center Hill Lake & Cedars of Lebanon Cookeville to Long Hunter State Park: trails, map and practical info

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Center Hill Lake & Cedars of Lebanon Cookeville to Long Hunter State Park : moderate hike, 11.1 km, 304 m of elevation gain, summit at 1,264 m, about 3h15.

11.1 km
Distance
3h15
Duration
304 m
Elevation
Difficulty
Moderate
Max altitude
1,264 m
Recommended for :
Intermediate hikers

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Trail description

Flora and Wildlife

The cedar glades at Cedars of Lebanon are the ecological highlight of this corridor. These habitats support rare plant species including Tennessee coneflower (Echinacea tennesseensis), an endangered species endemic to the cedar glades of Middle Tennessee. Spring wildflower season brings out glade phlox, limestone fame flower, and other specialists adapted to the thin, rocky soil.

The cedar forest itself — dominated by Eastern red cedar — provides dense cover and habitat for a range of bird species. White-tailed deer are common throughout the corridor. Near Center Hill Lake and Percy Priest Lake, watch for great blue herons, osprey, and various waterfowl depending on the season.

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GPS coordinates
35.9595, 35.9595
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General hiking tips, to adapt to your outing.
Gear
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Water & food
Tip: bring water
Plan for at least 2 L per person on an outing of 2 hours or more.
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In an emergency
Emergency
911
GPS coordinates
35.9595, 35.9595

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Everything you need to know
Center Hill Lake & Cedars of Lebanon Cookeville to Long Hunter State Park is rated moderate.
The elevation gain of Center Hill Lake & Cedars of Lebanon Cookeville to Long Hunter State Park is 304 m.
The summit of Center Hill Lake & Cedars of Lebanon Cookeville to Long Hunter State Park is at 1,264 m.
Allow about 3h15 for Center Hill Lake & Cedars of Lebanon Cookeville to Long Hunter State Park (11.1 km).
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Update : November 2026