Grassy Cove, Tennessee
N 35° 49.811 W 084° 54.674
16S E 688671 N 3967126
Grassy Cove is a natural sinkhole and one of the largest in the U.S. at roughly 3 miles by 5 miles in size. State Highway 68 bisects the cove. It is listed as a National Natural Landmark by the National Park Service.
Waymark Code: WM27BY
Location: Tennessee, United States
Date Posted: 09/16/2007
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Grassy Cove is a natural sinkhole and one of the largest in the U.S. at roughly 3 miles by 5 miles in size. Grassy cove demonstrates the mechanism responsible for the formation of the Sequatchie Valley.
Additional information including links to topographical maps and arial photographs can be found here:http://www.cs.utk.edu/~dunigan/landforms/m.php?wpt=CUX001
It is listed as a National Natural Landmark by the National Park Service. More information can be found on their web site:
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There are several safe places to park safely near S.R. 68. Two store buildings have areas to park temporarily. There is also one roadside picnic area on S.R. 68. Kemmer Road is a well maintained county road that turns to the west. There is a place to park at the Grassy Cove United Methodist Church and great views from almost anywhere along the road.