Sewanee Perimeter Trail

The Sewanee Perimeter Trail is a private mixed-use mountain top trail of 20 mi owned and maintained by the University of the South in Sewanee, TN.

Description
The trail follows the perimeter of the Cumberland Plateau bluff line and encircles the campus of the University of the South. It is open for use by students, faculty, and alumni of the University as well as local residents of Sewanee. The trail includes mixed use sections appropriate for hiking, running, and mountain biking as well as sections that are for hiking only.

Designated Trails
It consists of ten designated hiking trails:
 * 1) Cross/Perimeter Trail/Tennessee Williams: 1.25 mi loop
 * 2) The Cross to Morgan's Steep: 1 mi one way
 * 3) Bridal Veil Falls: 2 mi round trip
 * 4) Elliott Point/Parallel Trail: 3.5 mi loop
 * 5) Western Section Perimeter: 7.5 mi one way
 * 6) Forestry Cabin/Dotson Point: 4.5 mi loop
 * 7) Thumping Dick Cove: 2 mi round trip
 * 8) Cedar Hollow Lake: 2 mi loop
 * 9) Shakerag/Beckwith's Point: 3.5 mi loop
 * 10) Piney Point: 2 mi round trip

Access Points
Access points on the trail include the Memorial Cross, Lake Cheston, Green's View, and the University Gates. At each access point are signs noting the hiking and camping policies of the property. Since the University property is private, all visitors must abide by stated policies.