Box Canyon Trail

Trail Overview

Located in the Cascade Caverns Nature Preserve at Carter Caves State Resort Park in Carter County, Box Canyon Trail is a lollipop trail with a difficulty rating of Easy/Moderate. This trail is considered Easy/Moderate due to the change in elevation during the first half and some traversing over rocky terrain during the last.

Trail Access

The trailhead and parking lot are located near Cascade Caves. There are multiple signs next to the main roads indicating where the area and parking lot can be found

Waypoints

Cascade Bridge

Located in the center of Box Canyon Trail at Carter Caves State Resort Park, you will find Cascade Natural Bridge. From the front, this arch does not appear to fit the profile of typical arches but after inspecting it from the side, you will clearly defined gaps that separate it from the rock formation behind.