Fall Creek Falls
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Hike to the Base of Fall Creek Falls
Scenic Loop Road, Tennessee
5.0
0.86 mi
/ 299 ft gain
Fall Creek Falls State Park hosts a variety of large waterfalls which can easily become confusing. The park's main attraction is the 256 foot waterfall dubbed "Fall Creek Falls." Fall Creek Falls is observable from a viewing platform less than a five minute walk from the Scenic Loop Road parking lot; however, the magnificence of the falls is best appreciated at the base.
From the viewing platfo...
Fall Creek and Coon Creek Falls via Base of the Falls Trail
Pikeville, Tennessee
0.82 mi
/ 243 ft gain
Fall Creek and Coon Creek Falls via Base of the Falls Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Spencer, Tennessee.
Millikan's Overlook
Pikeville, Tennessee
2.9 mi
/ 259 ft gain
Millikan's Overlook is an out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Pikeville, Tennessee.
Fall Creek Falls
Pikeville, Tennessee
4.7
2.76 mi
/ 781 ft gain
Fall Creek Falls State Park is sprawled across the eastern top of the rugged Cumberland Plateau. The 20,000-acre park is one of the most scenic parks in the country and is the largest recreation area in the state of Tennessee. It is home to a 256-foot waterfall, cascades, gorges, 5 other waterfalls, campsites, cabins, and more than 34 miles of hiking trails.
You can park right at the Fall Cree...
Hike to Rockhouse and Cane Creek Falls
Pikeville, Tennessee
5.0
1 mi
/ 500 ft gain
Fall Creek Falls State Park is home to multiple waterfalls. The main attraction and biggest waterfall, Fall Creek Falls, is often tourists' main destination, but I encourage you to visit the base of Rockhouse Falls and Cane Creek Falls to enjoy some quiet solitude and get away from the usual weekend crowds. This hike is not for small children, pets, or any individual who cannot lift or hold the...
Gorge Overlook and Woodland Trails
Pikeville, Tennessee
2.85 mi
/ 817 ft gain
Gorge Overlook and Woodland Trails is a loop trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Pikeville, Tennessee.
Cane Creek Falls and Suspension Bridge
Pikeville, Tennessee
0.5 mi
/ 72 ft gain
Cane Creek Falls and Suspension Bridge is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Pikeville, Tennessee.
Cable Trail
Pikeville, Tennessee
0.5 mi
/ 148 ft gain
Cable Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Spencer, Tennessee.
Photograph Buzzard's Roost Overlook
Pikeville, Tennessee
5.0
0.04 mi
/ 10 ft gain
Located in the beautiful state park of Fall Creek Falls, you'll find this overlook along with Millikan's Overlook. Both overlooks showcase the views shown in my photos, however, Buzzard's Roost is a short walk down the side trail that gives a more solitude experience that you may be looking for.
This overlook is also the spot the rangers utilize at the state park for their semi-annual rock clim...
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