Pine Ridge Falls is a 25 foot waterfall, located in the beautiful Clark’s Creek area of the Cherokee National Forest in Unicoi County, TN. The hike to Pine Ridge is an easy one mile round trip. The trail is well maintained and not too busy. There is one creek crossing that can be tricky when the water’s up. It gave us a little bit of a challenge getting our toddler across when we went, but otherwise he had no problems walking this trail.
You’ll follow the Longarm Branch Trail at the beginning to reach Pine Ridge Falls. You should see the trail sign from the parking area. Take the Longarm Branch Trail and just after you cross the stream the trail forks. Longarm Branch Trail continues right. But you’ll want to take the path to the left to get to Pine Ridge Falls. This will bring you to the base of the waterfall or you can continue up to the top part of the waterfall.
You may encounter other hikers along the way, but the trail is wide enough to allow easy passing as this is an out and back trail and when you get to the waterfall, you’ll have to turn around and return the way you came.
There are many different angles you can photograph this waterfall from, however if you want to photograph the entire waterfall, you will have to walk across a few rocks (your feet may get a little wet, but it’s worth it).
While you are there be sure to check out Sill Branch Falls, just down the road. It also has its own parking area 0.2 miles away.
My spouse and I love hiking to waterfalls. We are planning on taking a trip to Tennessee hopefully in the not to distant future. We are looking forward to hiking this as well as several other trails you have listed on your webpage. Many thanks for everything!