This Epic Swimming Hole Near Nashville That Will Make Your Summer Epic
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Meghan Kraft
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There’s something about a fresh, free-flowing stream that makes summer so epic. Maybe it’s the sweet smell of nature, chirping birds and sufficient lack of that acrid chlorine smell, but we simply can’t get enough of it. If you’re a city slicker and looking to find a decent spot to cool off this summer, then you’re most likely looking for the amazing thing that is Cummins Falls.
You're going to have to hike to get to this majestic, wildly popular swimming spot. That means that you're going to need to invest in some solid hiking shoes and a couple of snacks to give you energy throughout your action-packed day!
Yes, it's a waterfall - it's definitely slippery! It just means you need to be careful and watch your littles, because they're not going to want to miss out on all the rollicking fun.
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The park is for day-use only, which means you can utilize the whole of the 211 acres during the day, but you'll have to beat feet out of there once it hits nighttime.
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Although there's no camping, that shouldn't stop you from heading out early and staying all day. Kids have a blast climbing the rocks and enjoying the bubbly coolness of the water.
It will take Nashvillians about 90 minutes to get to Cummin's Falls, which is quite honestly a small price to pay for the fantastic day you have in store.
Travel and Leisure named Cummins Falls as one of the ten best in the US, which means it's pretty dang perfect. Want to throw your hat in the ring? Get out there this weekend!
Special shout out to Michael Hicks and his fantastic photography – Cummins Falls wouldn’t look half as good from behind our computer screens without him.
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