TN 91 Scenic Drive

About TN 91 Scenic Drive

Wind along Stony Creek through farmlands framed by Holston and Iron Mountains to the top of Cross Mountain. Cross Mountain Trailhead offers area information, as well as parking for Appalachian National Scenic Trail #1 and the Osborne Farm. TN 91 drops spectacularly into Shady Valley, a rural farming community known for its extant cranberry bogs. North of Shady Valley, TN 133 follows portions of an old rail line along Beaverdam Creek through the Shortest Tunnel in the World at Backbone Rock Recreation Area.

Plan Your Visit to TN 91 Scenic Drive

Heading to TN 91 Scenic Drive? A few things to know before you go:

• Reservations: popular sites fill up fast — check Recreation.gov 6 months in advance
• Fees: day-use and camping fees vary; check current rates on the official park page
• Trash & pack-out: follow Leave No Trace principles
• Wildlife: store food in bear boxes where provided; never feed wildlife
• Weather: the 5-day forecast above is updated every 6 hours; verify just before you go

References & Official Resources

• Official Recreation.gov page
• View on OpenStreetMap
• Driving directions (Google Maps)