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Noisy Falls

Posted on June 1, 2024 Written by Leave a Comment

Noisy Falls

Noisy Falls is a roadside waterfall near Cosby, Tennessee. There may not be much water flow on this waterfall, but it is still pretty to look at. The total height is between 20-30 feet. This waterfall is similar to the Place of a Thousand Drips, located nearby in the Smoky Mountains National Park. Noisy Falls… [Read More]

Place of a Thousand Drips

Posted on June 11, 2016 Written by Leave a Comment

Place of a Thousand Drips 3

The Place of a Thousand Drips is a low flow waterfall that can be seen from your vehicle.  It’s 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

Posted on May 18, 2016 Written by 5 Comments

Cataract Falls 3

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

Posted on January 25, 2016 Written by 1 Comment

Meigs Falls 1

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]

The Sinks

Posted on January 25, 2016 Written by 1 Comment

The Sinks 2

The Sinks is a pretty waterfall that is very easy to access. It is a small waterfall that includes the entire flow of Little River. You can walk right up to a close-up overlook to the waterfall right from the parking lot. Swimming near The Sinks can be dangerous and is not recommended by the… [Read More]

Grotto Falls

Posted on January 25, 2016 Written by 2 Comments

Grotto Falls

Grotto Falls is an amazing 25 foot waterfall. The trail is scenic and tranquil. Grotto Falls is the only waterfall in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park that you can walk behind. The trail is 2.6 miles round trip and is moderate difficulty. The first section of trail is technically an access trail leading up… [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

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  • 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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