Little Egypt Falls (also known as Triple Falls and Bruce Creek Falls – because it is on Bruce Creek) is one of the prettiest waterfalls I’ve ever seen. It’s quite unique with how it is set into the rocks. This hike is actually part of a longer trail starting at Cove Lake State Park, but… [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.
Lower Higgins Creek Falls
Lower Higgins Creek Falls is a beautiful waterfall located in the Cherokee National Forest, but it can be challenging to get to. Although in my opinion it is totally worth the effort. The total height for Lower Higgins Creek Falls is 100 feet and the main section, which is what most people visit is 50-60… [Read More]
Dolan Branch Falls
Dolan Branch Falls is a pretty 20 foot waterfall located inside Bays Mountain Park. You’ll need to park in the parking lot closest to the main road entering into the park, close to the dam. The trail entrance for Dolan Branch Falls is located across the street from the dam. When you enter the trail… [Read More]
Big Creek Dam and Waterfall (Amis Mill)
Big Creek Dam is the oldest stone dam in the State of Tennessee, constructed in 1781 by Captain Thomas Amis. Along with the mill Capt. Amis built a fort and a mill on Big Creek on the Great Indian Warpath Trail (which would later be called Old Stage Road) with the assistance of John Carter…. [Read More]
Rhodendron Trail Falls
The waterfalls on Rhodendron Trail are not the easiest to find. If you want to see them, pay careful attention to the directions below. It is a 1.6 miles round trip, moderate hike to see the waterfalls. Parts of the trail are very narrow, so this trail not be the best to take with children…. [Read More]
Step Falls (Old Stone Fort State Archaeological Park)
Step Falls is a series of smaller waterfalls that are all part of the same waterfalls. If you’re looking for a waterfall that is easy to get close to inside the Old Stone Fort State Archaeological Park, we felt this was the easiest one. Old Stone Fort State Archaeological Park contains three impressive waterfalls and… [Read More]