Day Trip to Fall Creek Falls Waterfalls and Hiking Adventure

Day Trip to Fall Creek Falls Waterfalls and Hiking Adventure

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Escape into the heart of Tennessee’s wilderness on a luxury, all-inclusive small group adventure to Fall Creek Falls—the tallest free-flowing waterfall east of the Mississippi River.

Your curated journey includes approximately 5 hours to explore the pristine beauty of Fall Creek Falls State Park with relaxing strolls and challenging hikes.

Breathe in fresh highland air as you explore a landscape of cascading waterfalls, deep gorges, shaded streams, and lush temperate rainforest.

Challenge yourself with a strenuous 5-mile (8 km) hike. This route features:
A scenic suspension bridge crossing
A steep descent of 300+ feet (91 meters) to the base of Fall Creek Falls
Opportunities to swim beneath the waterfall (weather permitting)
No matter how you choose to explore, your private guides will ensure your experience is immersive, unhurried, and unforgettable.

Activity location

Cane Creek Falls Overlook Trail
- Cane Creek Falls Overlook Trail
- 37367, Van Buren County, Tennessee, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

Bob's Steak & Chop House
- 250 Rep. John Lewis Way South
- 37203, Nashville, Tennessee, United States

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What's included, what's not

Lite snacks and bottled water (we recommend you bring additional water and whatever snacks you might prefer)
All Fees and Taxes
Air-conditioned vehicle
Location and style of lunch vary depending on season, weather, and availability.
Specialty clothing, boots, sunscreen, hats, etc.
Optional gratuities

Know before you book

Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
This trail features sections that are rocky, steep and slippery. Sturdy, closed-toe shoes are required.
Tennessee weather tends to be unpredictable – this tour operates rain or shine so please be prepared accordingly.
This is approx. 4 mile guided hiking tour with 700ft of elevation changes. Terrain is steep, rocky and slippery.
Must be in good physical condition, able to climb over downed trees, walk on uneven surfaces and climb in elevation

Activity itinerary

Fall Creek Falls State Park

2h 30m

On this full-day guided hiking adventure we journey approximately 2.5 hours east of our Nashville meet up location deep into the heart of the Cumberland Plateau. Don’t worry, we’ll make a brief pitstop about halfway along our journey for an opportunity to stretch and use the “potty” lol. We will hike approx. 4 - 5 miles over steep, rocky and slippery terrain.

Cane Creek Falls

45m
Admission ticket included

We begin our adventure Cane Creek Falls (85') and Cascades (45'). There is a short walk from the parking lot the observation deck and nature center. There is a also a short but fairly steep trail to the creek bed near the base of the cascades. We will explore this area for about 30-45 minutes before crossing cane creek via a suspended bridge.

Cane Creek Falls Overlook Trail

Experience an exhilarating crossing of Cane Creek suspension bridge - 120ft long and 20ft high above the rushing rapids below. Then we hike the gorge rim approx. 0.75 mile to the Cane Creek Falls Overlook. This is a cliff based vantage point high above Cane Creek offering stunning views of 85 foot tall Cane Creek Falls and the impressively tall Rockhouse Falls measuring in at 120 feet.

Fall Creek Falls Overlook

After taking in the views from Cane Creek Overlook, we continue our gorge rim adventure for another 1.25 miles towards the feature attraction, Fall Creek Falls. We will stop at the famous Falls Creek Falls overlook. We'll spend a bit of time here to allow ample opportunity to soak in the spectacle of these truly amazing waterfalls - Fall Creek Falls measuring an astonishing 256' and its neighboring fall, Coon Creek Falls at 250'. Both of these falls are some of the tallest waterfalls East of the Mississippi River and each have impressive shear vertical drops of 250 feet or more.

Fall Creek Falls

1h 30m
Admission ticket included

Now the real adventure begins as we make the steep and rocky 0.5 mile trek to the base of Fall Creek Falls. The Base of Falls Trail is Very Strenuous! It descends over 300ft vertically within a half-mile across uneven, slippery rocks. This is an out and back trail. Therefore, we must climb 1/2 mile up those same steep, slippery rocky steps.

Fall Creek Falls Betty Dunn Nature Center

1h
Admission ticket included

Next we take a forest trail back to the nature center parking lot. Along the way we will once again cross over the Cane Creek suspended bridge.

Location

Activity location

Cane Creek Falls Overlook Trail
- Cane Creek Falls Overlook Trail
- 37367, Van Buren County, Tennessee, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

Bob's Steak & Chop House
- 250 Rep. John Lewis Way South
- 37203, Nashville, Tennessee, United States

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