This Tennessee Waterfall is Taller Than the Statue of Liberty
By Ashley Haugen,
2024-09-04
The Volunteer State is filled with stunning vistas and fascinating landscapes to explore. One of the most popular natural features in Tennessee is its waterfalls. And there are plenty of them! Here are nine falls that you should add to your travel bucket list, including the tallest one in the eastern United States, which is taller than the Statue of Liberty!
Ozone Falls
Located in Ozone Falls State Natural Area in Crab Orchard, TN
The falls are 110 feet tall and cascade into a rock amphitheater
There is a natural swimming area at the base of the falls
Hike to the falls is short — only .3 miles — and accessible
Laurel Falls
Located in Great Smoky Mountains National Park in Gatlinburg, TN
Falls are approximately 80 feet tall
The hike to the falls heavily trafficked and is 2.6 miles round-trip
There is a swimming pool at the base of the falls but swimming is discouraged
Abrams Falls
Located in Cades Cove in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park in Townsend, TN
Falls are 20 feet tall and incredibly powerful
The hike to the falls is about five miles
There is a pool but swimming is strongly discouraged due to currents and slippery rocks
Twin Falls
Located in Rock Island State Park in Rock Island, TN
Falls are approximately 80 feet tall
Twin Falls Overlook Trail is an easy half-mile hike
Burgess Falls
Located in Burgess Falls State Park in Sparta, TN
Part of a series of four waterfalls
Burgess is 136 feet
Hike to the falls and back is approximately 1.5 miles round-trip
Cummins Falls
Located in Cummins Falls State Park in Cookeville, TN
75-foot cascade
Eighth-largest waterfall in Tennessee
Has a refreshing swimming hole
1.5-mile hike to reach the falls
Foster Falls
Located in South Cumberland State Park in Sequatchie, TN
Falls are 60 feet tall
The round-trip hike to the falls is 1.6 miles on the Foster Falls Climbers Loop Trail
There is a swimming pool at the base of the falls
Primitive camping is available
Fall Creek Falls
Located in Fall Creek Falls State Park in Spencer, TN
The highest waterfall in the eastern United States
Measures 256 feet — taller than the Statue of Liberty!
Short, steep walk to the falls
Lodging options include cabins, campsites and a lodge
Greeter Falls
Located in South Cumberland State Park’s Savage Gulf State Natural Area in Altamont, TN
Greeter Falls is comprised of two falls – upper is 15 feet, lower is 50 feet
The hike to the falls is approximately one mile round-trip
There is a natural pool to swim at the base of the falls
Hikers can take a spiral staircase to the base of the falls
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