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Tennessee’s most beautiful waterfalls, and their trails!
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items This list will have my most favorite waterfall hikes, as well as making some honorable mentions. These trails will vary from family friendly to expert hiking (as much expert as I am). Middle TN has a multitude of beautiful waterfalls! There sure is n...
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Family friendly hiking!
Moderately Fun hiking with waterfalls!
Expert hiking with waterfalls!
Family friendly hiking!
Leisure and family fun, bring the kids, the dog, bring your in-laws! These hikes are fun for your entire family!
This easy and beautiful hike (as long as you stay on the trailhead) is great for the entire family.
Lost Creek Falls Trailhead - Scott's Gulf Wilderness State Park
My most iconic, most beautiful and memorable waterfall. This one should be considered its own section. But I will place it in the family one because all deserve to see the beauty of this place. It’s a relatively short hike, with a bit of a climb at t...
Rutledge Falls in Tullahoma, TN - Tennessee Vacation
Easy to moderate hike, still very fun for all ages! Bring bathing suit, and some snacks for a beautiful day on the water!
Burgess Falls State Park
Bring this kids and the family! Beautiful trail at Jackson falls!
Jackson Falls - Natchez Trace
Super easy and beautiful hike, while not a huge waterfall, there are some beautiful water ways on this hike.
Cedar Creek Greenway North Section, Tennessee - 79 Reviews, Map
Biggest underground waterfall! Bring the kids and come explore a whole new world under the earth!
Ruby Falls
Moderately Fun hiking with waterfalls!
These hikes are for the more adventurous, older kids, good shoes, and bring some snacks! The work is well worth the reward! This list can be done by most but take the necessary precautions.
Machine falls will fall under a moderate hike with a water fall, mainly due to its steep decent and ascent at the base of the waterfall.
Machine Falls Loop Trail (2025) - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go (with ...
The Ozone Falls! A moderate hike where the reward outweighs the work! Definitely if you’re looking for a fun hike come to Ozone falls and enjoy the beautiful scenery.
Ozone Falls Class I Scenic-Recreational State Natural Area
A bit away from middle TN, but if you’re in Gatlinburg! You should come and visit this hike!
Rainbow Falls
Magestic scenery, abundant wildlife, and a great place to enjoy nature. Come visit this hike for a unique experience
Falling Water Falls Class I Natural-Recreational State Natural Area
The only reason I’m going back is to see the waterfall, this place has a big drop and a beautiful view
Fall Hollow Falls
Come take a look at this beautiful watering hole. Oh and there’s a waterfall that leads into it! What’s not to like!
South Cumberland State Park
Expert hiking with waterfalls!
For my advanced avid hikers, this is my list for the more advanced hike, and as you’ll notice, a lot of these are on the easier hikes, but the trails off the beaten path, and extended path for those who definitely need to wear the proper gear, and pa...
Amazing hike! Beautiful waterfall! For those expert hikers, this place is for you, I’m sure there are probably harder trails to do(with no waterfalls), but this is it for me. Come out and enjoy the beautiful scenery and nature!
Fiery Gizzard Trail to Raven's Point, Tennessee
Climb down to the base of this beautiful waterfall, and enjoy a nice cold refreshing dip in the beautiful water.
Cummins Falls State Park
Beautiful waterfalls! Yes you read that right, 4-5 waterfalls in the same spot just south of the DAM, that’s why this waterfall hike makes it to the expert hike section!
Rock Island State Park
Now this spot right here is going into expert hiking because it can be seen from a distance, but the best way to get a good look at this spot is through kayak/paddle boarding etc!
Twin Falls and Downstream Trail, Tennessee