Foster Falls
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Foster Falls is also part of Cumberland State Park; however, to reach this waterfall, hikers need to start at Foster Falls Visitor Center in Sequatchie, Tennessee. The waterfall is 60 feet high and just two miles from the parking lot. The hike is of medium difficulty and loops from the parking lot back around. The best time of year to go is during spring, summer, or fall. It is possible to rock climb, swim, and camp in the park. The path has a drop down into a gorge, which brings you to the bottom of the falls. With the refreshing water, many swim near the cascades and feel the power of how much water is actually plunging over the cliff into the gorge. For more information, click here.
Burgess Falls
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Burgess Falls in Sparta, Tennessee is an amazing trek. It will take a bit of a hike for you to reach the stunning falls; take the River Trail on the Service Loop Road to get to the top of the falls. It is important to note that the hike down is treacherous and steep. Burgess Falls is part of Burgess Falls State Park and the most magnificent of four waterfalls. The four waterfalls take a 250-foot trip from the top of the mountain to the lowest point in the river. The most spectacular is the 130-foot waterfall – Burgess – that plunges into an amazing gorge. For more information, click here.
Altamont Falls
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Altamont Falls – close to Altamont, Tennessee – is one of the prettiest and most moderate of hikes. Visitors can pick up on Greeter Falls Loop and Trail, walking the 3.2 miles to reach the falls. The park allows dogs, as long as they are on the leash. There is an elevation gain of 485 feet. The lower Greeter Falls is about 30 minutes from the parking area in South Cumberland State Park. A side trail from the lower falls will bring hikers to a Blue Hole swimming spot or one can continue up to Altamont Falls. For more information, click here.
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Twin Falls waterfall is in Rock Island State Park. It straddles White and Warren Counties, with Collins and Caney river forks coming together. The park boasts several waterfalls but Twin Falls is the largest, with an 80-foot drop. The hike to the falls is one mile. It is not a loop, but an out and back type of trail. The elevation gain is minimal and the terrain is pleasant, offering an easy hike to the magnificent waterfall. It is possible to reach the falls throughout the year since the climate is mild. For more information, click here.
Coon Creek Falls
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Fall Creek Falls State Park – as mentioned previously – has more than one waterfall, including the impressive Coon Creek Falls. This has a 250-foot drop, which is almost as great as Fall Creek Falls’ total drop of 256 feet. Hikers can visit an overlook to see both falls or take a gentle walk along a hedged path. The fun part is that both Fall Creek and Coon Creek Falls hit the same pool beneath; however, there is no way to walk to the bottom and it is never a good idea to cliff dive into the plunge pool – there are too many rocks and it is not possible to tell how deep the pool is at any given time. For more information, click here.