Everyone always told me that Fall Creek Falls was the most impressive waterfall they’ve ever seen. I’ve seen photos of this waterfall and it did look pretty impressive in those photos, but when we visited it was a trickle. I visited Fall Creek Falls about a week and a half after heavy flooding in the… [Read More]
Easy Waterfalls to Hike To
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.
Lost Creek Falls
Lost Creek Falls is a 40 foot waterfall that flows directly into a sinkhole located inside Lost Creek State Natural Area. Lost Creek begins from large spring, drops over the falls, and then disappears underground. The Lost Creek State Natural Area, was originally owned by John White, a Revolutionary War veteran, who homesteaded there. Lost… [Read More]
Little Falls (sometimes called Upper Falls or First Falls)
Burgess Falls State Park is home to Upper Falls and three other waterfalls on the same trail. Upper Falls is the second you will come to on the trail. From the parking lot, just follow the stairs and your ears straight down to the 20 foot Falling Water Cascades. After viewing Falling Water Cascades continue… [Read More]
Falling Water Cascades
Burgess Falls State Park is home to Falling Water Cascades and three other waterfalls on the same trail. Falling Water Cascades is the first you will come to on the trail. It is only a couple of feet from the parking lot. From the parking lot, just follow the stairs and your ears straight down… [Read More]
Upper Waterloo Falls
Upper Waterloo Falls is a 5 foot waterfall located about 15 minutes north of Cookeville. While 5 feet in height seems really small, this waterfall is probably one the widest I’ve ever seen. It isn’t the most impressive waterfall, but it is quite pretty and peaceful. There are also “angel wing” shells at the end… [Read More]
Waterloo Falls
Waterloo Falls is a 35 foot waterfall located about 15 minutes north of Cookeville. Waterloo Falls and Upper Waterloo Falls also are great places to swim, so if you’re looking for swimming hole, here’s one for you. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash. One really great thing about this waterfall is that… [Read More]