Fall Creek Falls State
Park is one of the most scenic destinations in the country. Fall Creek Falls,
at 256 feet, is the highest waterfall east of the Rocky Mountains. It is probably one of the most accessible
falls in Tennessee. Also, nearby, are Cane Creek Cascades (Located
right behind the visitors center), Cane Creek Falls (60 feet) and Piney
Falls.
How to get there:
From Cookeville (and
folks coming from the west on I-40), take exit 287 (Hwy-111) and head south,
through Spencer, to Hwy-284. Turn left and in a few moments you'll enter the
Park.
For folks coming from
the east on I-40, take exit 322, head into Crossville and turn left on US-127.
Follow it south to Pikeville (about 29 miles) and turn right on Hwy-30. Follow
30 west, through Mount Crest, to Hwy-284. Turn left and in a few moments
you'll enter the Park.
Folks coming up from
the Chattanooga area should take the US-27 freeway to the exit after the
Soddy-Daisy exit and turn left on Hwy-111. Then enjoy a leisurely drive with
splendid views of the fall colors along this beautiful road, past US-127, to
Hwy-284. Turn right and in a few moments you'll enter the Park.
Mountaineer Folk Festival:
Many folks enjoy attending their Mountaineer Folk Festival which is held each
year during the weekend after Labor Day. It is co-sponsored by the Friends of
Fall Creek Falls. And, late in October, when the leaves peak in color, is
another especially great time to visit the Park. You can phone the Park's
Nature Center at 1-423-881-5708 for a good guess on when the leaf colors will
be at their peak.
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