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The Sinks

Posted on January 25, 2016 Written by 1 Comment

Nearby Areas: Gatlinburg, Great Smoky Mountains, Townsend   State: Tennessee   Ease of Trail: Easy

The Sinks 2The Sinks is a pretty waterfall that is very easy to access. It is a small waterfall that includes the entire flow of Little River. You can walk right up to a close-up overlook to the waterfall right from the parking lot.The Sinks 1

Warnings for the Falls

Swimming near The Sinks can be dangerous and is not recommended by the Park. Take extreme caution around the gorge walls, and do not attempt cliff diving, as water levels vary and you cannot tell how deep it is. While it is possible to reach the waterfall itself, doing so is strongly discouraged, as several deaths have resulted from people attempting this.

Other Nearby Trails/Waterfalls

There is a trail you access to take you to Upper Meigs Falls, which I have not personally tried yet (on my list of things to do) at The Sinks. It is a 3 mile round trip, moderate/strenuous hike on the Meigs Creek Trail. This trail requires you to cross the creek several times. So if you have extra time and are looking for more of a challenge, you may want to check out Upper Meigs Falls while you are there.

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Directions

The Parking Area for The Sinks is located on Little River Road, 12 miles west of the Sugarlands Visitor Center and 8 miles east of Townsend. Look for sign post #5.

GPS Coordinates

To the Waterfall:N35 40.149, W83 39.728

Nearby Areas: Gatlinburg, Great Smoky Mountains, Townsend

State: Tennessee

Ease of Trail: Easy

Comments

  1. Randy says

    March 7, 2016 at 8:43 PM

    I like that it was connected to a larger trail that takes you to another waterfall, but you still get to see a waterfall early on. So this way there is something for everyone. I like that this waterfall is easy to get to. Even though it was smaller, it made a lasting impression. I would highly recommend it.

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