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Elrod Falls

Posted on July 29, 2020 Written by Leave a Comment

Nearby Areas: Morristown, Sneedville   State: Tennessee   Ease of Trail: Easy

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 me when I visited Elrod Falls, so navigating to the top two stages wasn’t possible on this trip. Next time maybe we can get to them. There are ropes to help you climb up along the short, but steep trail. It is not recommended for inexperienced hikers or young children. You can access this trail by crossing the swimming pool to the other side of the waterfall and you should see the beginning of the trail to take you to the upper two stages. I have been told it is a tough climb, but worth the effort.

The bottom portion of Elrod Falls is 50 feet tall, if you add the top two it is well over 100 feet tall combined. When you take the short 0.1 mile hike from the parking lot, you will come right up to Elrod Falls. You can cross a bridge to take you right up to the base.

This waterfall is best viewed in the morning before lunch, as it starts to get crowded as the day goes on. There is decent parking and several picnic areas nearby. There are no restroom facilities at Elrod Falls.

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Directions

From Sneedville, take SR 31 7 miles south to an unnamed gravel road with a wooden sign by the road to take you to Elrod Falls. Turn right onto this road, Elrod Circle. Follow this road for 0.6 miles and then turn left on the first gravel road you see, which will be Elrod Falls Road. You will pass several picnic areas before you reach the parking area for the waterfall. From Mooresburg, take SR 31 11 miles north of Mooresburg to an unnamed gravel road with a wooden sign by the road to take you to Elrod Falls. Turn left onto this road, Elrod Circle. Follow this road for 0.6 miles and then turn left on the first gravel road you see, which will be Elrod Falls Road. You will pass several picnic areas before you reach the parking area for the waterfall.

GPS Coordinates

To the Waterfall:36.4326, -83.2444

Nearby Areas: Morristown, Sneedville

State: Tennessee

Ease of Trail: Easy

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