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Alvarado Road Falls

Posted on October 24, 2020 Written by Leave a Comment

Alvarado Road Falls, while not impressive enough for a trip on its own, is fairly close to several other waterfalls and is located in a scenic area, however it is worth a visit if you are in the area. This waterfall is not widely known so you most likely will have it all to yourself…. [Read More]

Mock’s Mill Falls

Posted on October 18, 2020 Written by Leave a Comment

Mock’s Mill Falls is a man-made waterfall less than 15 feet in height by very wide. What this waterfall lacks in height, it makes up for in its beautiful backdrop and ease of viewing. Mock’s Mill Falls was named after Henry A. Mock who created the waterfall in the early 1800s to power a grist… [Read More]

Backbone Falls

Posted on June 21, 2019 Written by Leave a Comment

Backbone Falls 3

Backbone Falls is an easy hike to a pretty waterfall located in Backbone Falls Recreation Area. There are many trails in this area that are fun to hike. Backbone Falls is located on the Backbone Falls Trail. It is designated with blue blazes. The trail is a loop trail, however I recommend that you hike… [Read More]

Recently Added Waterfalls

  • Meadow Branch Cascades
    Meadow Branch Cascades
    State: Tennessee
    Trail Ease: Roadside
  • Whiteoak Flats Branch Falls
    Whiteoak Flats Branch Falls
    State: Tennessee
    Trail Ease: Roadside
  • Twin Falls
    Cane Creek Twin Falls
    State: Tennessee
    Trail Ease: Easy, Roadside
  • Machine Falls
    Machine Falls
    State: Tennessee
    Trail Ease: Easy, Moderate
  • Rutledge Falls at the base
    Rutledge Falls
    State: Tennessee
    Trail Ease: Easy

Recently Added Trips

  • The Sinks 2
    Smoky Mountain Roadside Waterfall Day Trip
  • Little Egypt Falls
    Wartburg Area Waterfall Day Trip
  • Rutledge Falls at the base
    Tullahoma Family Friendly Waterfall Day Trip
  • Lower Greeter Falls in the Spring
    South Central Tennessee 3-5 Day Trip
  • Full length of Pine Ridge Falls
    Erwin Area Waterfall Day Trip
  • Upper Falls Graveyard Fields
    Blue Ridge Parkway to Highlands Road Trip
  • City Lake Falls
    Southeast Tennessee: Cookeville to Tellico Plains 3-5 Day Waterfall Road Trip

Fall Trails by Difficulty

  • Easy (103 trails)
  • Moderate (42 trails)
  • Wheelchair Accessible (9 trails)
  • Roadside (40 trails)
  • Strenuous (9 trails)

Waterfalls by State

  • Georgia (5 trails)
  • South Carolina (9 trails)
  • North Carolina (47 trails)
  • Tennessee (71 trails)
  • Virginia (8 trails)
  • Kentucky (4 trails)

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