I would only recommend this waterfall if you really want to see every waterfall in the Smoky Mountains or Tennessee. When I was told about this waterfall, I was told it was a unique, must see waterfall that was easy to get to. So I quickly added it to my list of waterfalls to seek… [Read More]
The Smoky Mountains get their name from the near perpetual blue haze that covers them. The mountains change the view you have of them with every season. From watching the dozens of different plants bloom and paint a tapestry of color in the Spring to the lush greens of Summer, to the many colors of Fall, in the Smokies, you'll see it all.
That is why the Smoky Mountains is the most visited National Park in the United States. In additions to the many varieties of flora and fauna, you will find many wonderful nature trails, including some leading you to these wonderful waterfalls.
Laurel Falls (in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park)
Note: Laurel Falls Trail is closed as of Jan. 6, 2025 for 18 months of rehabilitation work. Laurel Falls is an extremely popular destination within Great Smoky Mountains National Park due to the fact that it has a paved trail leading up to it. Please note that while this trail is paved, it is not… [Read More]
Place of a Thousand Drips
The Place of a Thousand Drips is a low flow waterfall that can be seen from your vehicle. Its name is quite fitting. After a good rain it can be quite dramatic as the flow of water splits into many small bands of water cascading around the rocks and creates a “thousand drips”, however if… [Read More]
Cataract Falls
Cataract Falls is an easy, family friendly trail that is perfect for a beginning hiker. It only takes about 15 minutes to hike to the base of the waterfall. This is a low flow waterfall, so don’t expect it to be big like its neighbors in the Great Smoky Mountain National Park. It is still… [Read More]
Meigs Falls
The Great Smoky Mountains is home to many waterfalls. Some require hiking to reach and others are roadside. One that delivers year round is 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… [Read More]
The Sinks
The Sinks is a pretty waterfall that is very easy to access located in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. It is a small waterfall that includes the entire flow of Little River. The Sinks always has good water flow year round, unlike some of the other waterfalls in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park…. [Read More]