Devil’s Backbone Winter Hike
Hohenwald, Tennessee

The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation’s Resource Management Division will host a guided hike at Devil’s Backbone State Natural Area in Lewis County near Hohenwald on Saturday, December 11th. Participants should meet at 10:00 a.m. at the natural area’s parking lot near mile marker 394 on the Natchez Trace Parkway, three miles north of US Highway 412.

Stewardship Ecologist Allan Trently will take hikers on a three-mile loop through the Devil’s Backbone State Natural Area. This easy to moderate trail follows the steep ridges of the Highland Rim and descends into a hollow before returning to the ridge. Devil’s Backbone is a high quality Western Highland Rim forest community, with fine examples of oak, hickory, beech, tuliptree and other species found within its boundaries.

“This area is truly impressive so hikers should come prepared to learn about its ecology,” Trently said. “Devil’s Backbone is a real treasure – almost untouched by human activity and intervention.”

Participants should bring water and snacks, and they should wear appropriate footwear and dress in layers.

Reservations are required for the guided hike and can be made by calling 731-512-1369 or e-mailing This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it by December 9th.  The hike will be cancelled in the event of inclement weather or if predicted.