The Best Hiking in Rock Island State Park

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.

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 ...

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

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

Wheeler Farm Loop is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Spencer, 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...

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

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

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. ...

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.

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 ...

Welch's Point is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a river located near Sparta, Tennessee.

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...