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]
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.
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]
Big Creek Falls
Big Creek Falls is a small, but very pretty waterfall located in the Pisgah National Forest.If you are in the area, it’s worth stopping by to see. There is not much traffic in the area and what little we saw, drove right past it. We probably would have too if we hadn’t known where to… [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]