Cumberland Trail Trailhead Spring, LaFollette, TN 37766

## Overview The Cumberland Trail Trailhead Spring is a public drinking spring located near the northern terminus of the Cumberland Trail in La Follette, Tennessee. Situated in Campbell County along the edge of the Cumberland Plateau, this spring serves as a convenient water source for hikers setting out on — or returning from — the Cumberland Trail, a long-distance hiking trail that stretches across the rugged terrain of eastern Tennessee's Cumberland Mountains. The spring flows from two pipes near the trailhead parking area, offering visitors easy access to naturally sourced water. The Cumberland Trail itself is a National Recreation Trail that, when completed, will span roughly 300 miles from Cumberland Gap to Signal Point on the Tennessee River. This trailhead spring has historically been used by hikers and locals as a drinking water source, though visitors should be aware that untreated spring water quality can vary with weather and seasonal conditions. ## Directions 1. Head to **426 Tennessee Avenue North, La Follette, TN 37766** — this is the address for the Cumberland Trail Trailhead parking area. 2. From downtown La Follette, take **Tennessee Avenue (US-25W)** north toward the trailhead. 3. Look for the trailhead parking area on the right side of the road. 4. From the parking area, walk toward the trail entrance. The spring will be on your **right-hand side** shortly after leaving the parking lot, before you reach the main trail. 5. The spring flows from **two pipes** and is easy to spot from the path. **GPS Coordinates:** 36.387485, -84.12564 ## What to Expect The spring is conveniently located just steps from the trailhead parking area, making it one of the most accessible public springs in the region. As you walk from the parking lot toward the Cumberland Trail, you'll see water flowing from two pipes on your right. The flow is typically steady, though it may fluctuate seasonally depending on rainfall. The surrounding area reflects the lush, forested landscape of the Cumberland Plateau, with hardwood trees and native vegetation framing the trailhead. This is a great spot to fill up water containers before heading out on a day hike or longer backpacking trip along the Cumberland Trail. The trailhead area is publicly accessible and does not require a fee. Visitors have historically used this spring as a drinking water source, though the water is untreated. The spring's location at a well-established trailhead means it sees regular foot traffic, especially during spring and fall hiking seasons.