Foster Falls

Foster Falls was the last waterfall we saw on our Appalachians 2012 trip, and it was a fine way to cap it off! Even though the Foster Falls Wild Area is better known to climbers looking for a…

Ruby Falls

Ruby Falls was perhaps the most anticipated waterfall of our 2012 Appalachians trip. As with most things in life, when you anticipate something, it generally means you’re imposing some lofty…

Bald River Falls

Bald River Falls was certainly one of the easiest waterfalls we’ve visited in the Southern Appalachians.That was because it was visible right off a road bridge adjacent to a parking area…

Falls Creek Falls

Falls Creek Falls is said to be the highest free-leaping waterfall east of the Mississippi River at about 256ft (according to the signs here). If there happens to be enough water, then a second…

Cane Creek Falls, Rockhouse Creek Falls, Cane Creek Cascade

Cane Creek Falls is said to be an 85ft waterfall on Cane Creek, which is responsible for the deep Cane Creek Gorge of which is one of the main features of Falls Creek Falls State Resort Park…

Piney Creek Falls

Piney Creek Falls (also known as just Piney Falls) is somewhat of a hidden 95ft waterfall tucked away off the one-way Gorge Scenic Drive Motor Nature Trail. While most of the waterfalling action…

Burgess Falls

I believe Burgess Falls is actually a series of waterfalls on the Falling Water River. However, it generally refers to only the largest of the waterfalls, which has an unusual shape (almost…

Cummins Falls

Cummins Falls was one of those waterfalls where there were two ways to experience the falls – a fairly quick and easy look-but-don’t-touch way or a much more difficult up-close-and-personal way…

Ozone Falls

Ozone Falls was a pretty, plunging 110ft waterfall that seemed to be a good place for a little adventure especially when making the drive between Nashville and Knoxville along the I-40 corridor…

Upper Piney Falls

Upper Piney Falls was a pretty 80ft waterfall that we got to walk behind. In an effort to avoid confusion, we’re sticking with designating the main waterfalls on this page the Upper and Lower…

Slave Falls

Slave Falls was a trickling waterfall during our visit in Autumn 2012. Based on this experience, I’d have to say you have to come during Spring or immediately after a significant rain event if you…