Big Creek Dam is the oldest stone dam in the State of Tennessee, constructed in 1781 by Captain Thomas Amis. Along with the mill Capt. Amis built a fort and a mill on Big Creek on the Great Indian Warpath Trail (which would later be called Old Stage Road) with the assistance of John Carter…. [Read More]
Easy Waterfalls to Hike
Easy hikes are known for being generally flat with only a few up/down sections. They are generally maintained trails that don't have many obstacles. Most, if any, obstacles can be walked around as the paths are normally wider than more difficult hiking trails. They are generally short, but may not necessarily be so.
Easy trails have the ability to walked by most, including small children, although, as with anything, they may want to be carried some or all of the way.
Step Falls (Old Stone Fort State Archaeological Park)
Step Falls is a series of smaller waterfalls that are all part of the same waterfalls. If you’re looking for a waterfall that is easy to get close to inside the Old Stone Fort State Archaeological Park, we felt this was the easiest one. Old Stone Fort State Archaeological Park contains three impressive waterfalls and… [Read More]
Big Falls (Old Stone Fort State Archaeological Park)
Old Stone Fort State Archaeological Park contains three impressive waterfalls and a dam, which is great if you are like us and love finding areas where you can view many waterfalls in one location. To reach Big Falls you will pass the dam and Blue Hole Falls so in a short distance you’ll be able… [Read More]
Blue Hole Falls (Old Stone Fort State Archaeological Park)
Old Stone Fort State Archaeological Park contains three impressive waterfalls and a dam, which is great if you are like us and love finding areas where you can view many waterfalls in one location. Cascading over a horseshoe shaped cliff, Blue Hole Falls, with a 60 foot width, is the widest waterfall in Old Stone… [Read More]
Great Falls (Rock Island State Park)
Great Falls is one of the easiest waterfalls you’ll ever view. Great Falls is a 30 foot horseshoe cascading waterfall, which is located below the 19th century cotton textile mill that it powered over 100 years ago. Great Falls is visible from an overlook located at the end of a parking lot. It is… [Read More]
Savage Falls
Savage Falls is located in Savage Gulf East inside South Cumberland State Park. This waterfall looks best after a good rain or during the spring. I would rate the trail an easy to moderate depending on age and hiking abilities. The trail begins at the ranger station. Following the abandoned railway route of the “Dinky… [Read More]