Fall Creek Falls State Park, TN

June 29th

“Fall Creek Falls is the jewel of the Tennessee Park System” quoting a park ranger of 32 years.  

Highest falls in the eastern US, 256 feet

Priscilla, a music buddy, recommended we visit Fall Creek Falls State Park and she was correct, it is magnificent.  Fall Creek cut a huge gorge through the limestone and the many streams on the plateau above empty into the gorge with a splashy display.

Fall Creek Falls

Trails lead into the gorge and along the rim.  The trails into the gorge can be steep, rocky, and steep.  

Gorge wall

Tree surviving on the gorge wall

The rim trails are scenic with gradual slopes. There is also ample poison ivy so beware!  But I will not include any photos of my souvenirs from the trip.

Rim Trail

The park is huge as it surrounds an unbelievable gorge.

View from the gorge rim