The Best Hiking in Gainesboro

Catch the trailhead down to the falls at the parking lot. The trail quickly approaches the rim of the river gorge to provide hikers with a great bird's eye view of the falls. After snapping a few photos of the falls from above, follow the clearly marked trail down to the river's edge. From there,...

Highland Rim Nature Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Silver Point, Tennessee.

Window Cliffs is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Baxter, Tennessee.

John C. Clayborn Millennium Trail and Merritt Ridge Trail Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Silver Point, Tennessee.

If you like waterfalls, this hike is for you. Along the way you'll pass by Falling Water Cascades (20 ft), Little Falls ( 30 ft), Middle Falls (80 ft) and finally the main event, Burgess Falls (136 ft). There are a few spots for swimming so bring your suit if it's a warm day. It's an easy hike s...

Winding Stairs Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Lafayette, Tennessee.

Sellar's Farm Archaeological Site Loop is a loop trail that takes you through a nice forest located near Gladeville, Tennessee.

Blue Hole Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Rock Island, Tennessee.

Rock Island Bluff Trail is a loop trail that takes you through a nice forest located near Rock Island, Tennessee.

Twins Falls and Downstream Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Rock Island, Tennessee.

Upstream Trail is an out-and-back trail that is moderately difficult located near Walling, Tennessee.

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 ...

Collins River Nature Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a river located near Rock Island, Tennessee.

Bledsoe Creek Loop Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Castalian Springs, Tennessee.

Lost Creek Falls Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Sparta, Tennessee.

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...