Boardtree Falls is part of South Cumberland State Park, which is broken into different sections. Boardtree Falls is located in the Savage Gulf area in Altamont. The waterfalls in this area are best viewed in the Spring or after heavy rain. In the Fall and Winter months. There may be very low waterflow. The first… [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.
Steele Creek Park Falls/Rooster Front Park Falls
As far as I can tell there is no “official” name for this waterfall. I’ve seen it called Steele Creek Park Falls or Rooster Front Falls, so I have listed both. This waterfall is located inside Rooster Front Park, which is actually part of Steele Creek Park. Getting to this waterfall is really easy. Park… [Read More]
Wildcat Falls (TN)
Wildcat Falls is a roadside waterfall in Sparta, TN. It is roadside and not very far from Burgess Falls. This is what I call a hit or miss waterfall. Sometimes the waterfall is pretty and sometimes it is a trickle. Unfortunately when we visited, it was a trickle, hence my low rating. I have seen… [Read More]
Bailey Falls
For experienced hikers only: DO NOT ATTEMPT if you are not an experienced hiker used to strenuous trails, bushwacking and trails where scrambling is required. DO NOT continue this part of the hike alone or with an inexperienced hiker. I personally have not hiked to Bailey Falls, but heard of this waterfall from a fellow… [Read More]
Margarette Falls
Margarette Falls, sometimes called Marguerite Falls, is a beautiful fan-shaped, 60-foot waterfall, located in Cherokee National Forest in Greene County, TN. It is one is of the most popular waterfall trails in the area. This trail is rated moderate due to the steep elevation gain of 668 feet and rocky parts of the trail over… [Read More]
Elrod Falls
Elrod Falls is a beautiful three stage waterfall located about 10 minutes from the town of Sneedville in Hancock County. The trail to Elrod Falls is a five minute walk to the base of the waterfall. Just in front of the waterfall is a swimming hole frequented by the locals. I had my five-year-old with… [Read More]