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Tennessee
Historic Sunken Road Trace
0.7 mi
Distance
154 ft
Gain
17 min
Time
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Inside Shiloh National Military Park
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Historic Sunken Road Trace
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Elevation & route
- Distance
- 0.7 mi
- Elevation gain
- 154 ft
- Elevation loss
- 154 ft
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Permits & access
- Managing agency
- National Park Service
About this trail
Historic Sunken Road Trace is a short out-and-back trail that follows an ancient pathway worn deep into the Tennessee landscape by centuries of foot traffic and wagon wheels. This scenic walk showcases the geological and historical significance of a sunken road—a natural feature created by erosion along a heavily traveled historic route. The trail offers hikers a tangible connection to Tennessee's past while traversing relatively easy terrain.
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