Burgess Falls State Park

Burgess Falls State Park located near Sparta TN has a 1.5 mile round trip river loop trail which takes you past 4 waterfalls.  The most popular of these waterfalls is the 130 foot Burgess Falls.  It is well worth the trip if you are in the area!

Rock Island State Park

Rock Island State Park in Rock Island, TN. has 2 nice waterfalls that can be seen with very little walking.  Great Falls can be viewed from the parking area next to the cotton mill building on Great Falls Road.  The 80 foot Twin Falls can be viewed from the parking area at the end of a gravel road.  The park has previously hosted the U.S. Freestyle Kayak Team Trials, so you may get to see a few kayaks taking on the currents.  The park also has several trails which I have not hiked.

Benton Falls FS Trail 131

My Rating: Easy

Features: 65 foot waterfall

Getting There: From Cleveland take 65 east 16 miles to the Ocoee Ranger Station.  At the ranger station turn left onto forest service road 77 for 7 miles.  Turn right into the Chilhowee Recreation Area.

Description: From the Chilhowee Recreation Area take trail 131 for 1.5 miles slightly downhill to the base of the falls.  The trail is well maintained and blazed in blue.  Handrails and steps lead down to the base of the falls.