Hike to Rutledge Falls
349 Rutledge Falls Road - Search Nearby - Added by Girls Who Hike
Enjoy waterfall jumping, swimming holes, and refreshing cold water.
Find the trail parking area by following your GPS to “Rutledge Falls Baptist Church”. You will see a small parking area on the side of the road across the street from the church. The path to the falls is extremely short with a steep section to climb down to the base of the falls. This trail is on private property but open to the public.
If you’re brave, you can climb up the right side of the falls and jump into the pool below! There is a perfect swimming hole, especially in the summer when water levels aren’t high. The spring water is so refreshing during our hot Tennessee summers. You can feel the temperature change as you get down to the falls.
GPS Coordinates: 35.42064,-86.13742
0.8 Miles RT
50 ft Gain
Out-and-Back
Hiking
Nearby Lodging
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