From the Archives: Six Short Waterfall Hikes at South Cumberland State Park

This article was originally published on the Travel Southeast Tennessee website on June 3, 2019.

Foster Falls. (Photo: Bob Butters)

One of the highlights of South Cumberland State Park, Tennessee’s largest with more than 30,800 acres scattered across several units, is its numerous waterfalls. While some are reached only by a strenuous hike, others are more easily accessible. Here are six recommended hikes of 3.4 miles or less round-trip which take in one or more waterfalls worth visiting.

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Bob Butters

I’m re-posting some of the articles I’ve written in recent years. While some of the links may be out-of-date, I believe much of the information contained is still relevant. BB

Note: Since this article was written, South Cumberland State Park has been split into two parks. Savage, Greeter, and Laurel Falls are now in the new Savage Gulf State Park.

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