Cummins Falls
Easy walk to the overlook of one of Middle Tennessee's tallest waterfalls.
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- Length
- 1.5 mi
- Elevation gain
- 100 ft
- Difficulty
- moderate
- Route
- out-and-back
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0.6 mi · 53 ft of climbing · high 938 ft · low 728 ft
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Sunrise 5:36 AM · Sunset 8:00 PM
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The overlook trail leaves the visitor center and winds about three-quarters of a mile through hardwood forest to a fenced platform looking down on Cummins Falls - a 75-foot plunge into the Blackburn Fork gorge. The popular swimming hole at the base requires a separately purchased gorge access permit plus willingness to scramble; the overlook itself is free and family-friendly. Dogs welcome on leash.