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Mountain Range
moderate
Free Hills
Tennessee
Elevation Range
1,500 ft - 4,180 ft
Notable Peaks
3
Coordinates
36.5670, -85.4850
About Free Hills
The Free Hills mountain range in Tennessee is a rugged and scenic landscape located in the southern Appalachian Mountains. Spanning across several counties, the range features a diverse terrain of steep ridges, rocky outcroppings, and deep forested valleys. The geology is primarily composed of ancient metamorphic and sedimentary rock, with some areas of exposed granite. Elevations range from around 1,500 feet in the foothills up to over 4,000 feet at the highest peaks.
Notable Peaks
Bald Mountain
4,180 ft
Free Hill
3,950 ft
Rock Knob
3,680 ft
Activities
hiking
backpacking
camping
wildlife viewing
rock climbing
Best Seasons
spring
summer
fall
Gateway Towns
Pikeville, TN
Dayton, TN
Dunlap, TN
Data Source
Geographic data from USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS). Descriptions generated with AI assistance.