If you’re looking for a spectacular, family friendly waterfall in Tennessee, then Bald River Falls is for you! This beautiful 90 foot waterfall is roadside. Bald River Falls is located in the Unicoi Range of mountains near the Tennessee/North Carolina state line. The Tellico Plains region of the Cherokee National Forest has several waterfalls throughout… [Read More]
Tennessee Waterfalls
From Middle Tennessee to the Great Smoky Mountains in the East, waterfalls and nature trails run throughout the state.
While most waterfalls are clustered on the eastern side of the state, naturally occurring waterfalls can be found in the central part of Tennessee as well.
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]
Bays Mountain Falls
If you’re looking for an easy waterfall without the crowds, then this one is for you! Bays Mountain Falls is a great roadside waterfall to check out. If you are visiting Laurel Run Falls, or the park that Laurel Run is in, this waterfall is just a few minutes away and well worth the extra… [Read More]
Laurel Run Falls
Laurel Run Falls is a pretty waterfall with a short scenic hike. The movie The River was filmed in Laurel Run Park. There are three waterfalls that can be accessed off the Laurel Run Falls trail. The main falls has a 1.8 mile hike round trip to get to Laurel Run Falls. Once at the… [Read More]
Little Laurel Branch Falls
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]
Blue Hole Falls
Blue Hole Falls is a series of four separate waterfalls all located near each other. Follow the Trail To get to the overlook, take the small trail that starts just to the left of the parking area near the road. It will twist through the trees and go down about 30 feet or so to… [Read More]