Land of Falling Water

Cumberland County Tennessee and surrounding area's offer some of the most breathtaking waterfalls in Tennessee and the U.S. Since moving to Tennessee in 1998 I made it a point to travel and discover the wonderful falling water beauty of the Tennessee waterfalls. The falls listed I have personally visited and can offer a few tips and advice on travel and hiking difficulty. These falls are all located in or within two hours of Cumberland County. Spend a few hours exploring the awesome nature of Tennessee and feel rejuvenated for weeks. There are so many benefits to being one with nature and taking in all the abundance of natural beauty Tennessee has to offer. So get out there and explore middle Tennessee Land of Falling Water.

VIRGIN FALLS: Located in Sparta, Tennessee. In Virgin Falls pocket wilderness in Scott's Gulf. This 317-acre preserve is an eight mile round trip hike about six hours. Hiking conditions are mild to medium. I have hiked out early in the morning around 7am and returned back to the parking area around 3pm. I took my time and spent two hours having a picnic at the falls base. These amazing falls have no surface water to the falls or away from it. The mysterious falls emerges from a cave, drops over a 110-foot cliff and disappears into a cave at the bottom of the falls. Virgin falls is perfect for backpackers, day hikers and overnight campers. Pass several creeks during your hike, caves and smaller waterfalls.

Location: 11 miles E of Sparta on Hwy. 70 East. S on Eastland Rd 8 Miles. then 2 miles on Scott Gulf Road. 

 FALL CREEK FALLS: Only 30 miles south of Sparta, Tennessee you will find Fall creek falls State park and Fall creek falls. These Gorgeous falls descend at 256 feet. The tallest waterfall in the southeast. When I visit this majestic display of Tennessee falling water I also enjoy bike rentals at the state park and explore several trails with gorges and cascade views and five other waterfalls. Sign up for a tour of the park, stay the night in a cozy cabin, go fishing or boating while you visit one of the most beautiful waterfalls in Tennessee.

Location: 2009 Village Camp Road  |  Rt. 3 Box 300
Pikeville , TN 37367-9803  |  Office: 423-881-5298

BURGESS FALLS: These falls located in Burgess falls state park in Cookeville, TN. Are a regular hiking spot for me, my family and friends. I can walk the complete loop in a brisk walk in 20 minutes. The hiking conditions are mild to rugged. Visit smaller falls on your way to the spraying mist of the majestic 130 foot Burgess Falls located on the falling water river. Hike to the bottom of the falls and enjoy a dip in the clear natural pools or fish in the tail waters of center hill lake. I also love to walk up river, skip along the rocks and enjoy several mini falls and clear slow running water. Burgess falls is a must see.

Location: From i-40, take exit 286. Turn South off the 286 ramp onto State Hwy 135. Proceed on Hwy 135 for 7 miles following the signs to the park.

GREAT FALLS: Are the first falls I visited when I first came to Tennessee. I was so amazed at the many several small falls falling into one. Cascading 110-feet. into  an imposing sandstone gorge in Caney creek river. The best part is hiking to the bottom when waters are down and exploring the river floor while being sprayed with the falling breeze. There are nine miles of overlook hiking, blue hole view and a natural sand beach. I enjoy staying the weekend in the beautiful cabins Rock Island has to offer. Enjoy fishing, camping and boat rentals. All this beauty located right here in middle TN.

Location: 82 Beach Road
Rock Island , TN 38581-4200
931-686-2471

 Your local expert / Contact: CHRISTINA WILLIAMS

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