These 10 Waterfalls Around Tennessee Are The Perfect Spots To Cool Down This Summer
Many folks think of the Cumberland Plateau, the woodsy Great Smoky Mountains, and expansive Mississippi River when the state of Tennessee comes to mind, but the Volunteer State has a few surprises in store. The rocky underbelly of the state lends itself to gushing water features and natural waterfalls that make for popular hiking experiences and camping opportunities. Learn more about ten of the best waterfalls in Tennessee to visit below, and perhaps even plan a trip for yourself.
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This 45-foot waterfall can be found in Fall Creek Falls, just above Cane Creek Falls. It's fairly difficult to find and only accessible by hiking trail, so make sure you plan your visit accordingly.
Found along the Falling Water River, Burgess Falls is accessible by way of a 1.1-mile out-and-back trail. Located near the city of Baxter, the trail to Burgess Falls is considered "easy" and is both family and dog-friendly.
Laurel Falls is shared by North Carolina and Tennessee, and the 80-foot water feature is at its peak in mid-May. With both an upper and lower section for viewing, Laurel Falls remains one of the most popular destinations on the east side of the state.
This Sequatchie treasure is a 60-foot waterfall that plunges straight down into a clear and cool mountain pool. Foster Falls is only accessible by hike, though the trail is easy and well-trafficked. There's a nearby campground where you can book an overnight stay if you'd rather extend your trip.
Ozone Falls can be found in Cumberland County, Tennessee, and is located in the Ozone Falls State Natural Area and Cumberland Trail State Park. It's a popular waterfall for hiking and swimming.
Machine Falls is accessible by the heavily trafficked Machine Falls Loop Trail in Tullahoma, Tennessee. At 4.5 miles long, it features a waterfall and miles of wooded trail. You can hike the loop trail year-round.
Fall Creek Falls is one of the largest state parks and the falls themselves drop 256-feet to the valley below. As the largest falls east of Mississippi River, they are a true sight to see,
Piney Creek is a 95-foot waterfall that can be found along Piney Creek in Spencer, Tennessee. The 817-foot natural area presents one of the best outdoor hiking spaces in the state.
Located in Great Smoky Mountains National Park, the 20-foot high Abrams Falls isn't the highest waterfall in the park, but it makes up for it with an incredible amount of watery volume. It gushes year-round!
Cummins Falls is one of the most popular waterfalls in Tennessee, especially for its proximity to Nashville. The one-mile hike to the falls rewards hikers with a gorgeous, gushing waterfall and swimming hole.
You can learn more about Tennessee’s natural wonders right here. Happy exploring!
Looking for another picturesque waterfall? You can drive to this one in East Tennessee!
Address: Cane Creek Falls, Tennessee 37367, USA
Address: Burgess Falls, Tennessee 38544, USA
Address: Virgin Falls Trail, Sparta, TN 38583, USA
Address: Foster Falls, Tennessee 37374, USA
Address: Ozone Falls, Tennessee 37854, USA
Address: Machine Falls, Tullahoma, TN 37388, USA
Address: Fall Creek Falls, Tennessee 37367, USA
Address: Piney Creek Falls, Tennessee 38585, USA
Address: Abrams Falls, Tennessee 37882, USA
Address: Cummins Falls, Tennessee 38501, USA
