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 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.
Linville Falls
Linville Falls is located on the Blue Ridge Parkway at mile post 316.4. The total height of the falls is 150 feet with four drops. Linville Falls starts with a twin set of upper falls, moving into a small gorge, and ending in a high-volume, 45-foot drop. Linville Falls, formed by Linville River, marks the beginning… [Read More]
Twin Falls/Eastatoe Falls/Reedy Cove Creek Falls
Twin Falls, also called Eastatoe Falls or Reedy Cove Creek Falls, is located in Eastatoe Valley in Pickens County, SC. The waterfall consists of two separate waterfalls. The waterfall on the left side plunges 75 feet over a granite ledge. The right side starts with a short drop before sliding down a 45 degree slope…. [Read More]
Quarry Falls/Upper Cullasaja Falls
Quarry Falls (also known as Upper Cullasaja Falls and Bust Your Butt Falls) is a 20-foot, multi-tiered cascade in the Cullasaja River Gorge. Quarry Falls is best known for its large, deep pool at the bottom and is a popular swimming hole during warm weather. Locals also use Quarry Falls as a sliding rock. Be… [Read More]
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]
Dudley Falls
Dudley Falls is located in the Paint Creek Corridor in the Cherokee National Forest. While not the most impressive waterfall by height (it’s only 15 feet), the waterfall is really easy to find, being roadside. As a bonus, the drive to the waterfall is scenic and peaceful. Also you will probably find that the rock… [Read More]