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Stephen-KarenConn Says: Just behind the Betty Dunn Nature Center you will find a short trail leading to Cane Creek Cascades. This is a particularly popular spot not only because of it's scenic beauty, but it is also a favorite place to play in the creek and cool off on a hot summer day.Although...
Stephen-KarenConn Says: Just a few hundred feet below the Cane Creek Cascades is the spectacular Cane Creek Falls. The view from above the falls is somewhat limited, however, there is a stone platform which gives a side view of the falls and a better view of the natural rock ampitheatre which it...
Stephen-KarenConn Says: Millikan's Overlook is one of several scenic vistas you will find along the Gorge Scenic Drive Motor Nature Trail, offering panoramic views of Cane Creek Gorge as Cane Creek passes out of the park. The overlook is named for Dr. Glen A. Millikan, a scientist who often visited...
Stephen-KarenConn Says: There are two swimming pools at Fall Creek Falls, one at the Inn and also a public olympic-sized pool at the village, complete with bath house and lifeguards. However, many people, like myself, prefer to swim in one of the clear, cool swimming holes you will find, such as...
More than You Can Do in One Vacation
Stephen-KarenConn Says: A visit to Fall Creek Falls State Park can be as relaxing or as activity-filled as anyone could desire. Here is a list of the many ammenities that await you:FACILITIES:Inn / RestaurantConference CenterCabins / VillasTop Rated Golf CourseGolf Pro ShopGroup Lodges / Group...
Stephen-KarenConn Says: The highest of four major waterfalls, and namesake for the state park, is Fall Creek Falls. This jaw dropping waterfall plunges 256 feet into a shaded rock-strewn pool, making it the highest waterfall in America east of the Rockies. The view of the falls from across the...
Fire House Grill: Just OK BBQ - Good for a Change
TravellerMel Says: Lunch is a good time to stop by the Fire House Grill. There is an antique fire truck out front, and a full-on smoker too! Now a take-out only establishment, you order inside (there is a little, tiny mini-mart too), then take your grub outside where you can eat on one of the...
Fire House Grill (BBQ place Fall Creek Falls): Horrible Food Rude Owners
Mkelsey Says: We were greeted (no greeting) by a rude person. We ordered 4 pulled pork sandwiches. We started eating and within the first bite we were horrified by the salt! We thought there must have been a mishap in the kitchen, so we told them, they were so rude. They acted like we...
Fall Creek Falls Inn Restaurant: Stay away from the Memorial Day Buffet
pctruegrits Says: My family was the first in line to be served at the Memorial Day buffet which was supposed to open at 11 a.m. The buffet opened fifteen minutes late. Don't do this if you are in a hurry.We had read glowing reviews about how great the food was at this place. It seemed like a...
The Dining Room at Fall Creek Inn: A Great Choice for Breakfast, Lunch or Dinner
Stephen-KarenConn Says: The dining room at Fall Creek Inn is not only a great choice for your meals in the park, it's the only choice - unless you bring a picnic or cook at your cabin or campsite. We loved eating here, not only for the sumptous food, but also for the great view overlooking Fall...
Fall Creek Falls Restaurant: Fall Creek Falls Restaurant at Fall Creek Falls
TravellerMel Says: Unless you bring in picnic supplies, your options for food are limited here, so it's a good thing the Fall Creek Falls Restaurant is so good! We opted for the buffet for the three meals we had there - lunch was expansive and included a carving station with three meats;...
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Everyone who visits Fall Creek Falls State Park will need their own vehicle since there is no public transportation available anywhere near the park. While here, you will definitely want to drive the one-way Gorge Scenic Drive Motor Nature Trail.
This loop road begins about half way between the Fall Creek Village and Fall Creek Inn. It leads past the parking area to Fall Creek Falls, and takes you by several overlooks of Cane Creek Gorge that cuts approximately 800 feet into the Cumberland Plateau. The bottom of the gorge occupies about 2,000 acres and contains remnants of one of the few remaining virgin forests in the state of Tennessee. Access to the bottom of the gorge is only by hiking trail.
A spur off the Motor Nature Trail leads to the trailhead for Piney Falls. This falls is a short easy hike and one of the prettiest spots in the park.
Updated Apr 4, 2011
Phone: 1-423-881-3297
Helpfulness
Most of the 20,000 acres which comprise Fall Creek Falls State Park is wilderness, and with that comes inherent dangers. There are high cliffs, loose rocks, swift water, poisonous snakes and plants and other dangers associated with the wild places. Please use caution and respect the dangers, however none of them should cause undue concern if your are careful. Obey all signage. Do not leave children unattended at any time.
This photo is of my son, Jeromy, venturing much too close to the edge of a sheer 200-feet-high cliff. Such places make me nervous, and I stay well back from the edge. The cliffs are extremely attractive, but some people have fallen from them to their deaths.
Updated Apr 4, 2011
Phone: 1-423-881-3297
Stephen-KarenConn Says: Fishermen will find outstanding opportunities within Fall Creek Falls State Park. Fall Creek Lake is home to the state record catches of two species, channel catfish and bream, and the streams in the park also are good for fishing. Canoes, pedal boats and fishing boats with...
Stephen-KarenConn Says: There are 10 short hiking trails in Fall Creek Falls State Park, ranging in length from .2 to 4.4 miles, and also two longer overnight trails, 12 and 13 miles long. At least three of the hiking trails cross swinging bridges as the one pictured here. The short trails are...
Flora & Fauna of Fall Creek Falls
Stephen-KarenConn Says: Plant life in east and middle Tennessee is among the most diverse to be found anywhere on earth, with more different species growing here than in all of western Europe. The dominant forest of the plateau is hickory-oak, while the gorges hold lush stands of tulip poplar and...
Stephen-KarenConn Says: The cool deep gorges of Fall Creek Falls State Park form a micro-climate which provides a home to many plants which are more reminiscent of southern Ontario than of the southern United States. Many rare and uncommon species can be found in these sheltered coves, perhaps left...
Stephen-KarenConn Says: The famous Civil War era artist, Gilbert Gaul, at one time owned a large tract of land of land that is now included in Fall Creek Falls State Park. Gaul was about 26-years-old when he came to the Fall Creek area, after inheriting the land from an uncle. He built a studio and...
An Intermingling of Human and Natural History
Stephen-KarenConn Says: The Cumberland Plateau is, and has always been, one of the least populated areas in Tennessee. In pioneer times the rugged and rocky plateau was seen by most settlers as a barrier between the rich farmlands of the Tennessee River Valley and the flatter and more fertile lands...
Stephen-KarenConn Says: Fall Creek Falls boasts an outstanding nature center with many attractive, interesting and interpretative displays. Named for former Tennessee First Lady Betty Dunn, the center depicts and interprets the natural and cultural history of the area. It is located just in front...
Tennessee's Finest: Fall Creek Falls State Park
Fall Creek Falls State Park is the largest and most popular state park in Tennessee, and also my personal favorite. It has also been rated as one of the top state parks in America, yet it remains...
Falls and Cascades and Gorges - Oh My!
My boyfriend has been telling me about this place for seven months - and we FINALLY got a weekend where we could go! It was very busy, being Labor Day weekend, but it was so beautiful! The weather...
Fall Creek Falls State Resort Park is one of the most spectacular recreation areas in America. Its waterfalls, cascades, streams, gorges, timberland and an unmatched variety of recreation facilities...
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