This was my third hike to Mushroom Rock, and each time I turned the corner and saw the massive mushroom-shaped rock, I was in awe. The hike via Shackleford Park Trail is easy, but unless you are up for a much longer hike with more elevation change, make sure you go to the trailhead at 2650 Sam Powell Drive. The parking is behind a school next to the soccer field. From the parking lot, go down the steps to a Kiosk. The map on the Kiosk is for the Cumberland Trail and the Blue Loop, so it may be confusing if you just want to go to Mushroom Rock. Facing the Kiosk, take your trail on the left (do not go over the suspension bridge ). When you reach the first fork, turn right (there will be a stump with a blue slash on it at this fork). Stay on the trail; the next two turns will have cute wooden signs with blue type pointing the way. The main things to watch out for on the trail are roots and rocks, so you may want your walking sticks. One part of the trail was a little wet when we were there, but it was certainly passable. Mushroom Rock is located in a small opening in the woods near a steep slope. Be sure to look at it from all sides, as it is fascinating. Mushroom rocks, or the less fun name, Rock Pedestals, are found worldwide. Many are formed by wind or water eroding the bottom part of the rock faster than the top. Others are formed by glacial action, where a larger rock comes to rest on another rock. The lower rock may also have eroded to accentuate the mushroom shape. I believe Mushroom Rock in Signal Mountain is one of the latter. (see photos) When you leave Mushroom Rock, take the same trail you came in on. On the return, you will go uphill for a short while, but the elevation change is minimal. If you are up for a longer hike, there are many options, including the Blue Loop Trail on the other side of the suspension bridge.

Very interesting geological oddity. Pleasant hike of medium difficulty at most. Less than 1 hour round trip if accessed from Signal Middle soccer fields.

Interesting rock formation. You can hike to it from two separate starting points, one from highway near Suck Creek, which has steep elevation changes, or from Edward's Point / Round Knob area which I haven't done yet.

A nice hike for the family. Park in the back of the Shakleford Ridge complex and start out on the blue trail. After a tenth of a mile or two you will see a red marked trail with an MR and an arrow pointing to the right. The sign on the map at the start of the trail says the trail is unmarked, but as of 11/18/18 the blazes are red. 1.2 miles one way. The rock is cooler than you think it will be and you cross a couple of little streams to get there. If you are adventurous, hike in from Suck Creek on the Cumberland trail. But that hike is strenuous in parts.

Pretty cool rock. We took the 10 miles loop route from Rainbow falls, which is a pretty level trail. Not too many ups and downs.

Great hike from the Cumberland trail. Parked on the side of the road off of prentice cooper park. Entrance can be a bit hard to find but there are makings on google map. Bridge to entrance is washed out so you will have to traverse the river across rocks. Moderate hiking difficulty with some elevation changes. Not a loop so you will have to walk back.

Nice, short hike with several options to go further. Beautiful private land that allows public use.

Great hike! It starts across from the stairs a little to the right by the water. A little over 2 miles each way. A great variety of incline and declines throughout and felt challenging enough without being too strenuous. There is a bridge that's rather high but it felt sturdy enough.I advise bringing water and wearing hiking shoes

Parked at Shackleford Ridge County Park, Signal Mountain Tennessee by the soccer fields. I am thankful I read the reviews about getting to mushroom rock as the trail isn’t posted on the park map. Having done so it was very simple to find. Thank you to everyone that posted such detailed instructions. You guys rock!

Really cool to rock formation not too far down the trail but not too short either.