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]
Baby Falls
Please note: Baby Falls and Bald River Falls are currently closed due to bridge repair. Completion is now scheduled for the middle/end of May 2025. Baby Falls is located in the Unicoi Range of mountains near the Tennessee/North Carolina state line just down the road from Bald River Falls. The Tellico Plains region of the… [Read More]
Bailey Falls
For experienced hikers only: DO NOT ATTEMPT if you are not an experienced hiker used to strenuous trails, bushwacking and trails where scrambling is required. DO NOT continue this part of the hike alone or with an inexperienced hiker. I personally have not hiked to Bailey Falls, but heard of this waterfall from a fellow… [Read More]
Margarette Falls
Margarette Falls, sometimes called Marguerite Falls, is a beautiful fan-shaped, 60-foot waterfall, located in Cherokee National Forest in Greene County, TN. It is one is of the most popular waterfall trails in the area. This trail is rated moderate due to the steep elevation gain of 668 feet and rocky parts of the trail over… [Read More]
Pine Ridge Falls
Pine Ridge Falls is a 25 foot waterfall, located in the beautiful Clark’s Creek area of the Cherokee National Forest in Unicoi County, TN. The hike to Pine Ridge is an easy one mile round trip. The trail is well maintained and not too busy. There is one creek crossing that can be tricky when… [Read More]
Kahuna Falls
Please note: Kahuna Falls and Bald River Falls are currently closed due to bridge repair. Completion is now scheduled for the middle/end of May 2025. While visiting Bald River Falls you probably saw this waterfall and never even realized that it was a different waterfall. Until recently I didn’t know either. I had always thought… [Read More]