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]
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.
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]
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]
Kelly Falls
Kelly 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), it is still quite pretty. You’ll find that it’s very easy to get to so there’s bonus points for that if you’re trying to decide to visit it or… [Read More]