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 in the parking area for Rooster Front Park, which is across the street from the parking area for Charlie Robinette Park. You will have a pavilion right in front of the parking area with some courts off to the right.
You’ll come to a sign by a bridge. If you go left crossing over the bridge you will be on the Lake Ridge Trail. Don’t cross this bridge continue on the Lakeside Trail. A short distance away you will come to a second bridge on your left. Cross at this bridge. Shortly after you will pass the wetlands on your left. Continue on the trail for another 0.15 miles and you will come to a bridge by the waterfall.
After viewing the waterfall you can continue on to Mill Creek and the trailhead or you can turn around and return the way you came to your car.
While in the area be sure to enjoy the rest of Rooster Front Park and Steele Creek Park. There’s many things to do in these parks including longer hikes, a nature center, splash pad, the Steele Creek Express, disc golf, playgrounds and paddle boat rentals.
Also if anyone in your family is a dinosaur fan you should check out Backyard Terrors Dinosaur Park located 20 minutes away in Bluff City. This is a favorite in our family that features life-size dinosaurs.
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