The hike to Coyote Point showcases one of the fine trails located in Lone Mountain State Forest, a 3,572 acre forest managed by the Tennessee Department of Agriculture. Prior to 1938 the land was privately owned and heavily logged. When the state acquired the lands, it adopted a hands-off management strategy to allow the forest to regrow, and the forest has come back nicely. There are a number of trails totaling over 12 miles of hiking and horseback riding throughout the forest. To reach Coyote point from the listed parking coordinates, you will travel on the Smokey Bear Trail (green blazes), the Dailey Trail (yellow blazes) and finally the Coyote Point Spur Trail (dark blue blazes) with a one way distance of about 4 miles (Link to Trail Maps). The trail is generally wide and through the wooded hillsides. Along the way you will pass William Rankin Spring, a nice resting spot, although not potable (without filters/chemicals). Coyote point offers wonderful views out over the valley to the East. The picnic tables make for an inviting lunch spot.
Hiking in the Lone Mountain St Forest
The cache is tucked away beneath some rocks at the base of a small rock cliff. You will need to scramble down a few feet to access it. Watch out for briers, they grow rampant in this area. If you enjoy this hike, check out the other Morgan County Bag-A-Peak series caches.