Piney Creek Falls

Piney Creek Falls is a waterfall in Tennessee that drops approximately 95 feet over rocky ledges within Fall Creek Falls State Resort Park, surrounded by thick forest. The water cascades down in stages as it flows through trees and rocky terrain.

The waterfall area was developed during the 1930s when the Civilian Conservation Corps built park infrastructure and trails to improve visitor access. These efforts transformed the location into a more accessible destination.

The falls serve as an educational site where naturalists conduct programs about water systems and forest ecosystems for visiting school groups.

Visitors reach the waterfall by following a loop trail that begins at Fall Creek Falls Overlook and leads to a parking area. The path is walkable during most seasons with reasonable footing for hiking.

A suspension bridge crosses the creek above the waterfall, offering visitors an unusual vantage point to watch the water plunging through the forest canopy. From this height, you can observe the falls from an angle rarely seen from ground level.

Location: Tennessee

Part of: Piney Creek

GPS coordinates: 35.67317,-85.38405

Latest update: December 14, 2025 13:07