Comments on: How to Hike the Fiery Gizzard Trail in Tracy City, Tennessee

By: monte

monte — Fri, 19 Sep 2025 22:46:06 +0000

i am 65 years old and hiked from Tracy city to Foster Falls, did it in 5 1/2 hours. It is a rugged trail, but not over bearing

By: Becci

Becci — Tue, 02 Sep 2025 00:44:12 +0000

In reply to Tonya. That's amazing! Proud of you. I ended up doing the trail in 2 different days because I only had 1 vehicle so had to turn around. It's an amazing trail but difficult.

By: Tonya

Tonya — Sat, 09 Aug 2025 16:49:56 +0000

Did the WHOLE Firey Gizzard trail on August 8,2025. We hit the trail at 8:30 am. Made steady progress throughout the day. Did not stop more than 10-15 minutes at a time. On the lower part of the trail, we averaged 1/2 a mile per hour bc of the rock scrambling,stairs and steep terrain. We ended up hiking 5 hours in the dark! Anyone who can do the lower part in 7 hrs (per the warning sign) must be younger have bionic legs and a light pack. Hiking sticks were my best friend, but remember not to grasp them hard and relax your hands & shoulders. We did not see any snakes. We did not get any insect bites,no ticks. We startled a deer in the dark and it almost ran over us, so make noise or tie a bell on you to alert the wildlife. We were a party of 3 and carried 4 gallons of water, a half a cup more than we needed Was in the mid 80’s. Take a printed map bc the map boxes at the trailhead are full of trash,not maps. When you get to dog hole trail spur, check ur time and energy. That’s the way to go if you are tired. The terrain after Dog Hole spur is harder if you stay on the FG. We started the trail at Firey Gizzard Rd and hiked to Foster Falls. We had cars at each end. We started at 8:30 am and finished at 3 am.Be ready. Get plenty of rest the day bf. I’m 65,female,5’7,140lbs,good hips (w 1 replacement last year) and good knees. I did it!

By: Jackie

Jackie — Wed, 25 Dec 2024 14:44:34 +0000

I’d be up for try at that trail. I love outside Murfreesboro

By: Ahuva

Ahuva — Fri, 06 Sep 2024 14:31:19 +0000

Went from Foster Falls to Grundy Forest on Monday in trail runners. Weather was low ’80s and mostly cloudy. Lovely! Beware if you have knee or other issues; lots of rock scrambling and roots on trail. Portions were level. Rock formations were truly awe inspiring. Didn’t see any venomous or other snakes, but the terrain looked to be well suited for them. Keep your eyes open. Trail is very well marked, but still easy to make a wrong turn if you’re not an experienced hiker. Glad I went with a younger friend who scouted the trail in a couple of places.

By: BecciEdington

BecciEdington — Thu, 07 Jun 2018 01:55:52 +0000

In reply to Kimberly Parker. Yes, when I did the Foster Falls side of the trail I got lost! :) It's a great trail!

By: Kimberly Parker

Kimberly Parker — Sat, 02 Jun 2018 19:55:17 +0000

I love it here! I had such a great time! However, the end wasn’t great had a bit of trouble! When I am all healed up I will be back!

By: BecciEdington

BecciEdington — Fri, 07 Jul 2017 15:36:31 +0000

In reply to neva smith. Thanks for commenting! The dogs were unexpected...and wet! Glad I didn't fall! The food was delicious!

By: neva smith

neva smith — Tue, 04 Jul 2017 01:21:52 +0000

beautiful peaceful looking trail.. i loved the log walking where the dogs **passed* you it was funny because you didnt get knocked off but it would have been a wet, nasty fall if they had. the food at the restaurant
/store looked yummy..