In black and white, here’s Spruce Flats Falls, located in the Tremont section of the Tennessee Smoky Mountains, near Townsend. I’ve added this image to my gallery.
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Fall Creek Falls
- Part One – Cane Creek Falls
- Part Two – Cane Creek Cascades
Part Three – Fall Creek Falls
This is my third & final post highlighting Tennessee’s Fall Creek Falls State Park. I’d recommend this park for anyone interested in hiking and/or photography. Consider planning your visit following a period of rain, so that waterfalls will be robust.
Having enjoyed both Cane Creek Falls and Cane Creek Cascades, I was ready to continue my journey. Across Cane Creek, I found the trail rough at times, though could soon hear the sound of falling water emanating from the next gorge ahead.
At an impressive 256-feet, Fall Creek Falls is one of the highest waterfalls in the eastern United States. Here are photographs as I approached the falls & gorge:
Here’s a view of Fall Creek Falls, as seen from the designated observation platform:
It’s difficult to convey the true sense of enormity of this gorge and waterfall, so I’ve included the following photographs of people at the base of the falls. The red arrow shows a woman with a backpack, then a closer view moments later via zoom lens:
Before beginning my descent into the gorge, I took a few more photographs from the observation platform:
The walk down to the base of the falls was the most difficult stretch of trail I’d encountered at this park, with plenty of opportunities to trip or twist an ankle. Be careful! Here are a few examples, and also a couple waterfall photographs:
Conclusion
I’ll no doubt be adding more random photographs from my hike at Fall Creek Falls State Park to my gallery at Pixels, over time. In the meantime, stop by for a visit to see some great prints suitable for your home or office!
Enjoy the great outdoors!
Cane Creek Cascades
See Part One – “Cane Creek Falls, Tennessee“
Though I wish that Cane Creek had had more water during my visit to the Fall Creek Falls State Park, in Tennessee, the shallow waterline allowed me an opportunity to traverse into areas which I would otherwise not have been able to explore. With one last look towards the top edge of Cane Creek Falls, I turned to proceed onward.
Facing upstream, now, I enjoyed views which included stacked layers of sandstone outcroppings and high walls, as well as stepping stones scattered across the creek:
Turning the corner, I could see Cane Creek Cascades in the distance, as well as a person walking along the cable suspension-bridge, crossing the creek:
Here are some more photographs of Cane Creek Cascades –
After a pleasant stay, the time had come to continue my adventure hiking Fall Creek Falls State Park. The trail was across the creek, so I walked along the cable suspension-bridge …
If you’d be interested in a print – or other items – featuring my photography from Fall Creek Falls State Park in Tennessee, then please visit my gallery at Pixels. Thanks for stopping by.
Cumberland Falls, Kentucky
The Cumberland Falls of Kentucky splash over a rock ledge towards the river below, crashing into a watery mist. I took this photograph while hiking along the right side of the Cumberland River, near Eagle Falls. If you’d like a print – or other items – then visit my gallery at Pixels. There are many options to review – check it out…
Debord Falls At Frozen Head State Park
Here’s Deford Falls, a small waterfall located at Frozen Head State Park And Natural Area, in Tennessee. Prints are available in my gallery at Pixels.
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Eagle Falls Trail, Kentucky
Road Trip To Kentucky: Part Two
Eagle Falls Trail
Located in Corbin of McCreary County, Kentucky, on the other side of the Cumberland River is Eagle Falls Trail, a 1.5 mile trail along cliffs offering some of the best views of Cumberland Falls (see Road Trip To Kentucky: Part One).
I would rate this trail as difficult, insofar as there are several steep changes in elevation – with 133 steps up to Gorge Overlook, now overgrown and without a view – and uneven hiking surfaces, as seen below:
Note: if you’re interested in hiking this trail, plan to arrive early to secure one of only approx. 15 parking spaces. And, don’t forget your camera!
Sights To See
There are many points of interest to enjoy while hiking Eagle Falls Trail, including:
At one point along my hike, I followed a side trail away from the river and into the forest. When I emerged, it was as if I had stepped back in time – into a ghost town…
Back To The Water
Exiting the forest, I returned back to the river which was lined with many large boulders. Rather than rush to get to the waterfall, I enjoyed the scenery for a spell before continuing on my trek…
…to Eagle Falls –
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Here’s a short video of Eagle Falls…
Consider A Print For Your Home
Water Running Over Rocky Ledge
Having rained the previous evening, the river was full when I shot this photograph along the Middle Prong Trail. This is the top edge of Lower Lynn Camp Falls, located in the Tremont section of the Smoky Mountains of Tennessee.
You can visit my gallery at Pixels to see a nice variety of print types – and more!
The Sound of Water
This photograph features the Spruce Flats Falls, located near Cades Cove in the Smoky Mountains of Tennessee. I’ve added this image to my gallery at Pixels – check it out…
Beautiful Waterfall
Following a one-mile hike along a rugged trail with elevation changes, visitors are rewarded with a view of this beautiful waterfall – Spruce Flats Falls. It’s located near Cades Cove in the Smoky Mountains of Tennessee, not far from Townsend. The main falls are 30′ in height, and the surrounding terrain is rocky but manageable.
I’ve added this photograph to my gallery at Pixels, where guests may discover an interesting assortment of print types – great for home or at the office!
Enjoy!
Black And White Waterfall
Enjoy this black and white photograph of Spruce Flats Falls, located in the Smoky Mountains of Tennessee, near Cades Cove. If you’d be interested in a print – framed, canvas, art, wood, metal or acrylic – then stop by my gallery at Pixels.
Rocks And Waterfalls
This photograph features a close-up capture of Spruce Flats Falls, located in the Smoky Mountains of Tennessee, near Cades Cove. It’s now available on a variety of prints in my gallery at Pixels.
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Spruce Flats Falls
Located in the Tremont section of the Great Smoky Mountains near Cades Cove in Tennessee, Spruce Flats Falls is a lesser-known though beautiful waterfall. It’s 30-feet in height, but measures 60-feet when connected sections are included.
A two mile (roundtrip) trail with helpful signage provides visitors with a scenic, albeit moderately difficult, hike, which includes elevation changes and rugged surface conditions. Here’s an example of what to expect –
Despite the need to remain attentive to ever-changing trail conditions, various sights along the way provided interesting distractions. Here are a few:
And a few more…
Finally, Spruce Flats Falls
The sound of distant running water grew more prominent as I increased proximity to Spruce Flats Falls. Turning the last corner along the trail, I was pleased to discover that I was the only person on site! For over an hour, I enjoyed the unobstructed sounds of nature and was able to take several photographs of the area – without people climbing around.
This all changed when, as I prepared to leave, the first of several groups of elementary school students on a field trip appeared. As is the case with many attractions in the Great Smoky Mountains, tourist destinations can become quite busy, so an early arrival time is recommended.
These pictures are available in my gallery at Pixels on a variety of print types:
Here’s a short video of Spruce Flats Falls –
If you’d like to learn more about trails to hike & sights to see, then visit the Great Smoky Mountains National Park Service. Enjoy the great outdoors!
Abrams Falls at Cades Cove, TN
Sometimes it takes longer than expected to reach your destination, as it’s difficult not to stop to enjoy nature. Such was my experience recently while driving to Cades Cove in Tennessee, pausing to view this random roadside waterfall:
Once in Cades Cove, you’ll drive along an 11-mile road that’s a one-way loop through a valley surrounded by mountains. After crossing Abrams Creek, turn right on the gravel road (see Red Star) leading to the trailhead. Restrooms are available.
To beat the crowds – it’s one of the most popular areas in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park – arrive early. I began my hike at 9:00 a.m. and encountered only three people returning on the trail, with three more taking photographs at Abrams Falls. By the time I left, dozens of people were en route.
Considered moderate in difficulty, hikers can expect to take 3-4 hours on the 5-mile roundtrip hike to Abrams Falls, which traverses pine-oak forest on the ridges and hemlock-rhododendron forest along the river. The sound of running water remains constant along the trail, though elevations vary by several hundred feet.
Named for a Cherokee chief whose village once stood several miles downstream, Abrams Falls are only 20 feet high but account for a substantial volume of water.
Here’s a short video –
Gallery
Here are some beautiful landscape photographs I took while hiking in Cades Cove, along the trail to Abrams Falls…
If you’d be interested in owning a print, I’ve included select photographs in my gallery at Pixels. Each is available on a variety of different print types – framed, canvas, art, wood, metal and acrylic.
Thanks for stopping by!
Roadside Waterfall
While driving in the Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area, located in Tennessee, I spotted this small waterfall along the side of the road and was able to stop for a photograph. You can see this image on a variety of prints – and other items, too – in my gallery at Pixels. Stop by for a visit!
Little River Waterfall
Bring a bit of nature into your home with this close-up photography of The Sinks, a waterfall located on the Little River in the Smoky Mountains of Tennessee.
See more in my gallery at Pixels.
Rainbow Falls
After hiking a 2.7 mile trail on Mount Le Conte, in the Smoky Mountains of Tennessee, I finally arrived – above the frost line – to view Rainbow Falls. Guests may visit my galleries at Pixels and Zazzle to see more.
For more information about this hike, see this earlier post.
Tennessee Waterfall
In the Smoky Mountains of Tennessee, The Sinks is a popular, picturesque waterfall located along the Little River. You can bring this wonderful scene of nature inside your home or workplace by selecting from a variety of different print types – available in my gallery at Pixels.
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Upper Meigs Falls
Located along Little River Gorge Road (State Highway 73) in the Smoky Mountains near Townsend, Tennessee, is The Sinks, a popular roadside waterfall. Parking is available, though limited – so plan to arrive early.
This is the trailhead for Meigs Creek Trail, which, at a distance of 2 miles, features the picturesque 18′ Upper Meigs Falls –
Along the hike, it’s necessary to cross the creek several times, stepping on stones and walking across logs to keep dry. So, you’ll probably want to carry (or locate) a walking stick to use for balance. Caution: damp surfaces and moss may be slippery.
Here’s a video taken at the base of Upper Meigs Falls –
Enjoy the great outdoors!
Waterfall
This small waterfall was photographed along a trail on Mount Le Conte, creating a stream through the path with stepping stones for hikers to keep dry. If you hike over to my gallery at Pixels, you’ll discover a wide variety of available prints.
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Running Water
Enjoy this photography of running water from an urban landscape waterway, located in Knoxville, Tennessee. See my gallery at Pixels for more.
