Nashville to Fall Creek Falls All-Inclusive Full Day Excursion

Spencer, US
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Highlights

Meeting Point

This is located near the Omni Hotel on Rep. John Lewis Way South (formerly 5th Ave.) Return time is approximate and subject to several factors such as traffic, weather, etc. We will start and end our day at this location. Please arrive on time and be ready to go. Thank You

Meeting point

250 Rep. John Lewis Way S, Nashville, TN 37203 , United States

End point

End Point

This is located near the Omni Hotel on Rep. John Lewis Way South (formerly 5th Ave.) Return time is approximate and subject to several factors such as traffic, weather, etc. We will start and end our day at this location. Please arrive on time and be ready to go. Thank You

Meeting point

250 Rep. John Lewis Way S, Nashville, TN 37203 , United States

End point

What to expect

1

Fall Creek Falls State Park

On this full-day guided hiking adventure we journey approximately 2.5 hours east of our Nashville meet up location deep into the heart of the Cumberland Plateau.  Don’t worry, we’ll make a brief pitstop about halfway along our journey for an opportunity to stretch and use the “potty” lol. We will hike approx. 4 - 5 miles over steep, rocky and slippery terrain.

Duration 150 minutes
2

Cane Creek Falls

We begin our adventure Cane Creek Falls (85') and Cascades (45'). There is a short walk from the parking lot the observation deck and nature center. There is a also a short but fairly steep trail to the creek bed near the base of the cascades. We will explore this area for about 30-45 minutes before crossing cane creek via a suspended bridge.

Duration 45 minutes
Admission Admission Included
3

Cane Creek Falls

Experience an exhilarating crossing of Cane Creek suspension bridge - 120ft long and 20ft high above the rushing rapids below. Then we hike the gorge rim approx. 0.75 mile to the Cane Creek Falls Overlook. This is a cliff based vantage point high above Cane Creek offering stunning views of 85 foot tall Cane Creek Falls and the impressively tall Rockhouse Falls measuring in at 120 feet.

Duration 45 minutes
4

Fall Creek Falls Overlook

After taking in the views from Cane Creek Overlook, we continue our gorge rim adventure for another 1.25 miles towards the feature attraction, Fall Creek Falls. We will stop at the famous Falls Creek Falls overlook. We'll spend a bit of time here to allow ample opportunity to soak in the spectacle of these truly amazing waterfalls - Fall Creek Falls measuring an astonishing 256' and its neighboring fall, Coon Creek Falls at 250'. Both of these falls are some of the tallest waterfalls East of the Mississippi River and each have impressive shear vertical drops of 250 feet or more.

Duration 60 minutes
5

Fall Creek Falls

Now the real adventure begins as we make the steep and rocky 0.5 mile trek to the base of Fall Creek Falls. The Base of Falls Trail is Very Strenuous! It descends over 300ft vertically within a half-mile across uneven, slippery rocks. This is an out and back trail. Therefore, we must climb 1/2 mile up those same steep, slippery rocky steps.

Duration 90 minutes
Admission Admission Included
6

Fall Creek Falls Betty Dunn Nature Center

Next we take a forest trail back to the nature center parking lot. Along the way we will once again cross over the Cane Creek suspended bridge.

Duration 60 minutes
Admission Admission Included

Additional Information

  • Additional information
    Public transportation options are available nearby
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    Not recommended for participants with spinal injuries
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    Not recommended for pregnant participants
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    Not recommended for participants with poor cardiovascular health
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    Participants should have a high level of physical fitness
  • Additional information
    This trail features sections that are rocky, steep and slippery. Sturdy, closed-toe shoes are required.
  • Additional information
    Tennessee weather tends to be unpredictable – this tour operates rain or shine so please be prepared accordingly.
  • Additional information
    This is approx. 4 mile guided hiking tour with 700ft of elevation changes. Terrain is steep, rocky and slippery.
  • Additional information
    Must be in good physical condition, able to climb over downed trees, walk on uneven surfaces and climb in elevation
Provided by Just IN Time Adventures

What our experts say

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    Wear sturdy hiking shoes for safety.
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    Bring extra water and snacks for energy.
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    Check the weather; it can change quickly.
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    Consider visiting nearby Cumberland Caverns.
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    Arrive early at the meeting point for a smooth start.

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