Little Laurel Branch Falls is 50 foot waterfall that empties into Wilbur Lake. It is located near Elizabethton, TN in Carter County between Wilbur Dam and Watauga Dam. While not the most impressive waterfall, it is scenic and serene. Wilbur Lake is a well-known bird watching area with bald eagles, yellow-throated warblers, great horned owls,… [Read More]
Waterfalls that are Roadside
Roadside Trails are not trails per say. These waterfalls are visible from the road, or across a parking area. Most of the time there is a pull off, although sometimes there is an actual parking area, to allow you to view the waterfall.
However, these pull off areas may not be paved, and thus unsuitable for wheelchairs in some cases. This is why we have both classifications.
Meigs Falls
Meigs Falls is a 30 foot waterfall that can be seen from a pull-off on Little River Road between Cades Cove and Sugarlands Visitor Center. The view is partially obstructed by trees in the summertime; otherwise the view is good, if not great. The best thing about this waterfall is that you can literally sit… [Read More]
Wildcat Branch Falls/Wildcat Wayside
Wildcat Branch Falls, also known as Wildcat Wayside is super easy to get to. The main waterfall is viewable by the roadside. It’s a 30 foot waterfall that you can walk right up to the water’s edge. The middle section of Wildcat Falls is just 0.1 mile upstream from the lower waterfall connected by a… [Read More]
Kelly Falls
Kelly 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), it is still quite pretty. You’ll find that it’s very easy to get to so there’s bonus points for that if you’re trying to decide to visit it or… [Read More]