Cove Lake Loop
A flat, mostly paved 4.9-mile trail system around Cove Lake at the foot of the Cumberland Mountains, popular for easy walks and winter waterfowl.
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- Length
- 4.9 mi
- Elevation gain
- 205 ft
- Difficulty
- easy
- Route
- loop
Trail conditions
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4.9 mi · 205 ft of climbing · high 1,064 ft · low 1,023 ft
Find the trailhead
Parking
Cove Lake State Park in Caryville; free, no entrance fee. The paved sections are stroller and wheelchair friendly. Leashed pets are welcome.
Directions to parkingWeather at the trailhead
80°FMainly clear now
Sunrise 6:18 AM · Sunset 8:56 PM
- TodayOvercast80° / 57°F2% precip
- WedMainly clear89° / 62°F2% precip
- ThuThunderstorm83° / 69°F65% precip
Forecast from Open-Meteo. Mountain conditions change fast; check again before you go.
The loop circles Cove Lake on a mix of paved greenway and gravel path with the wall of Cross and Fork mountains reflected in the water. It is an easy, family-friendly walk that doubles as a winter haven for Canada geese, ducks, and the occasional visiting wildlife. Benches, picnic tables, and a swimming pool sit along the way, and the Cumberland Trail climbs into the hills from the park's edge for hikers wanting more.