Located 8 miles away from Cookeville, Cummins Falls is the eighth largest waterfall in volume. This 75 foot waterfall, on the Blackburn Fork State Scenic River on the Eastern Highland Rim, is one of the most accessible waterfalls in Tennessee. The easy all access to view Cummins Falls is from the overlook. ADA access to… [Read More]
Easy Waterfalls to Hike To
Easy hikes are known for being generally flat with only a few up/down sections. They are usually 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. Most easy trails are short, but may not necessarily be so.
Easy trails can walked by most, including small children, although, as with anything, they may want to be carried some or all of the way.
Amos Falls
While Amos Falls isn’t the biggest waterfall, it has a lot going for it. Located in the Daniel Boone National Forest, this 16 foot tall, 14 feet wide, is very picturesque. The background behind the waterfall is interesting and almost looks like it’s lit up with colored lights in the photos we took. In fact,… [Read More]
Little Egypt Falls/Triple Falls/Bruce Creek Falls
Little Egypt Falls (also known as Triple Falls and Bruce Creek Falls – because it is on Bruce Creek) is one of the prettiest waterfalls I’ve ever seen. It’s quite unique with how it is set into the rocks. This hike is actually part of a longer trail starting at Cove Lake State Park, but… [Read More]
Skinny Dip Falls
Skinny Dip Falls is comprised of three series of small waterfalls and is about 30 feet high with a small swimming hole at its base. Skinny Dip Falls is unique in that it has a V-shaped waterfall that continues down to another waterfall and then fans out into three more waterfalls. The scenic trail is… [Read More]
Looking Glass Falls
Looking Glass Falls is a popular 60 foot waterfall located in the Pisgah National Forest near Brevard, North Carolina. It is family friendly and wheelchair accessible. There is a roadside platform overlooking Looking Glass Falls. The name Looking Glass came from when the water freezes on the sides of the waterfall in the winter and… [Read More]
Batson Creek Falls
Batson Creek Falls and its twin, Connestee Falls are located in Transylvania County, near Brevard, North Carolina. This may be a small waterfall, but what it lacks in height, it makes up for in being accessible to all. Batson Creek Falls is a 20 foot tiered cascade. It flows from Batson Creek. The waterfall is… [Read More]