Backbone Rock
Shady Valley, Tennessee
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36°35'38.4"N 81°48'50.4"W Maps | Directions |
| State: | Tennessee |
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More Information
- Plan Ahead and Prepare
- Travel & camp on durable surfaces
- Dispose of waste properly
- Leave what you find
- Minimize campfire impacts
- Respect wildlife
- Be considerate of other visitors
Directions
From Shady Valley, Tennessee
- Head northeast on TN-133 N toward Spencer LnDestination will be on the right(9.6 mi)
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