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    • Scenic Loop Road, Tennessee

      Hike to the Base of Fall Creek Falls

      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 ...
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    • Pikeville, Tennessee

      Fall Creek Falls

      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 waterfal...
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    • Pikeville, Tennessee

      Hike to Rockhouse and Cane Creek Falls

      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 week...
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    • Pikeville, Tennessee

      Photograph Buzzard's Roost Overlook

      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. ...
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    • Pikeville, Tennessee

      Hike to Fall Creek Falls Fire Tower

      4.5
      1 mi / 100 ft gain
      The tower is located in the far northeast corner of Fall Creek Falls state park. The road to get there can be rough especially if it has rained recently but any 2 wheel drive vehicle should be able to make it. When you get to the trailhead it is a small gravel pull off with a gate. From the gate ...
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    • Sparta, Tennessee

      Hike to Lost Creek Falls

      5.0
      0.16 mi / 62 ft gain
      GPS Coordinates: 35.84102,-85.36123 Why We Love It: NO CROWDS- We only came across a few other people so, it’s a little more low key than some other popular Tennessee waterfalls. DISNEY LOVED IT- This was a filming location for Disney’s 1994 The Jungle Book!CAVE- Across the path there is a lar...
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    • Mooneyham, Tennessee

      Welch's Point

      5.0
      0.3 mi / 79 ft gain
      This location was recently opened back to the public by Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency and the Tennessee Department of Conservation and Environment in the fall of 2014 after being closed for over a decade! It is one of the most spectacular spots to watch the sunset in east Tennessee. This o...
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    • Sparta, Tennessee

      Virgin Falls State Natural Area Loop

      5.0
      4.46 mi / 400 ft gain
      Beginning at the Virgin Falls SNA parking area, the Virgin Falls trail is approximately a 9 mile round trip (excluding any side trails) which will allow you to experience three waterfalls: Big Branch Falls, Big Laurel Falls, and the namesake Virgin Falls. There is a fourth, Sheep Cave Falls, that...
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    • Rock Island, Tennessee

      Twin Falls, Rock Island State Park

      4.4
      0.3 mi / 125 ft gain
      Upon entering Rock Island State Park from the east, the parking area for this trail is located right after the old cotton mill (my friend and I actually ended up getting lost because it is tucked away there quite nicely). The trail that leads to Twin Falls actually starts at the westernmost part ...
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    • Rock Island, Tennessee

      Camp at Rock Island State Park

      4.8
      This little campground is nestled in Rock Island State Park. There are two campgrounds, this one is specifically tents only. Each campsite is pull in and provides you with enough room to set up two tents. In addition each campsite has a four sided picnic bench, fire pit, trash can, charcoal grill...
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    • Palmer, Tennessee

      Hike the North Plateau-North Rim Loop at Savage Gulf

      4.0
      14.7 mi / 2483 ft gain
      From the Savage Ranger Station, take the Savage Day Loop for roughly 2.2 miles until you reach the junction. From there take the North Plateau trail and return on the North Rim trail. The elevation gain on this trail is rather gradual and and subtle, but it is a long trek that requires endurance ...
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    • Palmer, Tennessee

      Savage Falls Trail

      5.0
      2.98 mi / 495 ft gain
      Savage Gulf Natural Area has more than 50 miles of trails, so be sure to start this adventure from the Savage Gulf Ranger Station entrance. To the right of the building, you'll find the trailhead for the Savage Day Loop. There, you can begin the 1.8-mile journey to the park's more-secluded waterf...
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    • Dayton, Tennessee

      Hike through the Laurel Snow Pocket Wilderness

      5.0
      6 mi / 900 ft gain
      The Laurel-Snow Trail was the first National Recreation Trail designated in Tennessee and at just under 35 miles from downtown Chattanooga, it is perfect for a day hike, for a day of climbing, or for setting up basecamp for the weekend. The 2,000 acre area sits along the Walden Ridge of the Cumbe...
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    • Gruetli-Laager, Tennessee

      Hike to Suter and Horsepound Falls

      4.0
      6 mi / 1794 ft gain
      Located in South Cumberland State Park in the Savage Gulf section, this is a somewhat difficult 5 mile out-and-back viewing two waterfalls, cascades, creeks, rock shelters, and high bluffs. 2 miles past Suter Falls you'll come to Horsepound Falls, a unique waterfall formation with overlooks and l...
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    • Beersheba Springs, Tennessee

      Hike to Stone Door and Alum Gap Campground

      6.8 mi / 825 ft gain
      This is a fun and easy overnight trip that is good for all ages. Start at the Stone Door Ranger Station which has plenty of parking and public restrooms as well. Follow the signs to the Stone Door Trailhead and in a short 0.8 miles you'll arrive at the edge of the gulf (canyon) and the first sign...
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    • Spring City, Tennessee

      Hike to Stinging Fork Falls

      3.5
      3 mi / 400 ft gain
      The trail begins on the right side of the parking lot. The first part is flat with no elevation change and easy walking. About half a mile in you will reach a trail split. The right trail will take you to the falls and the left trail will take you to an overlook of the gorge below. I was not able...
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