The walk showcases the surrounding wetlands of 20,000-acre Reelfoot Lake. The area provides a habitat for eagles and waterfowl such as osprey, egrets, gadwals, widgeon, and bufflehead. The old-growth bald cypress forest also features the American lotus tree and wildflowers such as mayapple and daylilies. The trailhead is located at the Welcome Center off Mitchell Hill Road. This hilly trail traverses valleys, ravines, and ridges.
Plant life includes blueberry bushes and perennial succulents such as lady's slipper.
Hawk sightings are frequent. Tioga Falls National Recreation Trail, Ft. The trailhead is located at the parking area. The beginning of the trail follows the route of former Muldraugh Road and climbs the escarpment dividing the Salt River and Green River valleys. It passes the site of early 1900s Tioga Railroad Station, a trestle bridge, and the ruins of a spring house and tannery.