Fall Creek Falls Day Trip: Nashville's Full-Day Hiking Adventure
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88 Ratings
Nashville
Embark on a strenuous, full-day hiking adventure to Fall Creek Falls, the tallest waterfall East of the Mississippi River. Experience the beauty of winter and explore the deep gorge, cross a swinging bridge, and marvel at the majestic falls.
Duration: 10 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Fall Creek Falls State Park - Embark on a full-day guided hike, traveling about 2.5 hours east from our Nashville meeting point into the heart of the Cumberland Plateau. We’ll take a brief break halfway through for a stretch and restroom stop.

We will hike approximately 4 - 5 miles over steep, rocky, and slippery terrain.

  • Cane Creek Falls - Our adventure begins at Cane Creek Falls (85’) and Cascades (45’). A short walk from the parking lot leads to the observation deck and nature center. There is 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 suspension bridge.
  • Cane Creek Falls Overlook Trail - Experience the thrill of crossing the 120ft long and 20ft high Cane Creek suspension bridge over the rushing rapids below. We then hike approximately 0.75 miles along the gorge rim to the Cane Creek Falls Overlook. This cliff-based vantage point offers stunning views of the 85-foot Cane Creek Falls and the towering 120-foot Rockhouse Falls.
  • Fall Creek Falls Overlook - After enjoying the views from Cane Creek Overlook, we continue our gorge rim hike for another 1.25 miles to the main attraction, Fall Creek Falls. We’ll stop at the famous Fall Creek Falls overlook to take in the breathtaking sight of Fall Creek Falls, which stands at an impressive 256 feet, and its neighboring Coon Creek Falls at 250 feet. Both are among the tallest waterfalls east of the Mississippi River, each with sheer vertical drops of over 250 feet.
  • Fall Creek Falls - The real adventure begins as we embark on 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 300 feet vertically within a half-mile across uneven, slippery rocks. This is an out-and-back trail, so we must climb the same steep, slippery rocky steps on the return.

  • Fall Creek Falls Betty Dunn Nature Center - We then take a forest trail back to the nature center parking lot, crossing the Cane Creek suspension bridge once again along the way.
What's Included
  • Lunch included
  • Comfort with in-vehicle air conditioning
  • No extra charges with all fees and taxes included
  • Complimentary snacks
What's Not Included
  • Specialty clothing, boots, sunscreen, hats, etc.
  • Optional gratuities
Additional Information

Embark on an exhilarating, all-day hike as we journey deep into a gorge that’s 300ft deep, leading us to the tallest waterfall east of the Mississippi River - a behemoth standing at 256 feet tall!

Relish our thoughtfully selected mix of trails, offering an experience you won’t soon forget. Take in the sights and sounds of Fall Creek Falls among other waterfalls. The hike spans roughly 4 miles (including a climb of over 700ft!), involves crossing a vast swinging suspension bridge and a descent into the enormous gorge leading to the foot of Fall Creek Falls.

NOTE: In case of poor weather conditions, this tour might be replaced with our Cumberland Caverns & Fall Creek Falls - Combo Tour.

Exploring other options? Feel free to browse through our variety of riveting adventure tour packages.

We are a certified hiking tour provider operating in the Nashville area, endorsed and permitted by the Tennessee State Parks. We hold full licensing, insurance, and other necessary permits. All our hiking expeditions are accompanied by a certified Wilderness First Aid medic, and all our guides are First Aid & CPR certified.

  • This trail features sections that are rocky, steep and slippery. Sturdy, closed-toe shoes are required.
  • Tennessee weather tends to be unpredictable – this tour operates rain or shine so please be prepared accordingly.
  • This is approx. 4 mile guided hiking tour with 700ft of elevation changes. Terrain is steep, rocky and slippery.
  • Must be in good physical condition, able to climb over downed trees, walk on uneven surfaces and climb in elevation
Location
Bob's Steak & Chop House
Rep. John Lewis Way South
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
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Elenitabayron
Jun 17, 2024
Creek Falls - We have amazing experienced during our tour, Thanks to Norm and his partner in crime :-) Isabel, Well done and keep moving, You both the best.
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Spata1995
May 22, 2024
Awesome hike in Fall Creek Falls state park! - It was a beautiful day to get out of downtown and go on a hike to see beautiful waterfalls. The hike was strenuous at times but worth the effort. Norm and Isabelle were awesome guides and told us about the area and different flora in the forest. I highly recommend!
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Rcfleung
May 13, 2024
Thumbs up to Just In Time Tours! - Absolutely marvelous! 6 stars! Many thanks to Norm, Isabelle and Victoria of Just In Time Tours for showing us this in-depth tour experience! The spectacular scenery of the creeks, falls and the lookouts will definitely bring you back wonderful memories of Tennessee for the years to come! Highly recommend Just In Time Tours to everyone, especially after a busy day in Nashville. What could be better than soothing yourselves in the peaceful nature of Fall Creek Falls! Blessings!
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Tatiana_a
May 13, 2024
Spectacular experience - This full day of hiking was absolutely amazing and the views were so much better in person. It's a good experience for those wishing to be immersed in nature and do something fun outside.
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Jillc316
May 5, 2024
Fantastic day!!! - Norman and Isabell were AMAZING!!. They were super accommodating and very easy to work with. The weather predicted some rain the day we were supposed to go, but they were able to find some alternate places for us to see waterfalls and work the day around the rainy spots. We even ended up doing approximately a two hour underground/cavern tour to an underground waterfall to miss some of the rain during the day. We ended up having a fantastic experience. I would highly recommend them. We hope to come back in the fall and do another trip with them and bring our kids!
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Anissa_n
May 2, 2024
Take the time to do this if staying near Nashville! - Very fun energetic and informative! We had an amazing time saw the best of everything. Staying in Nashville and so glad we chose to venture out a bit! Tennessee is too beautiful to just stay in the city!
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Monica_t
Apr 26, 2024
Awesome hiking tour - Wonderful hike to waterfall, we saw wild orchids and iris flowers growing , friendly and knowledgeable tour guides Fantastic lunch and comfortable bus
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Olga_b
Apr 26, 2024
Wonderful day trip! - We enjoyed every moment :)) Norm and Elizabeth provided perfect service during the trip. Places we visited are beautiful. Strongly recommend to everyone!
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Robert_b
Apr 6, 2024
Get out of Downtown, you won’t regret it! :) - I’ve just had the best day Hiking with Norm and Isabel at the Waterfalls. The terrain was tricky enough to be fun and interesting without being too crazy. Norm shared some great insights into the geology of the area. The stop for lunch had great views of the lake and the food was great. The trip took up the whole day but felt like it went quickly. Time flies when you’re having fun! I’d highly reccomend getting out of Downtown for a day and seeing what else Tennessee has to offer!
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Mintconsultants
Mar 23, 2024
Gorgeous waterfalls and fun hike! - Had an amazing day hiking Fall Creek Falls State Park outside Nashville, Tennessee. The waterfalls, creeks, lake, and Buzzards overlook provided a beautiful backdrop. It’s fun enjoying and exploring the extraordinary adventures when traveling. My tour guides, Norm and Isabel were outstanding! I highly recommend Just IN Time Adventures, LLC
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