Cummins falls state park tn

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Once you get to the waterfall you can swim life jackets are recommended and available on a first come first serve basis.

Good sturdy shoes are definitely needed and trekking poles or a walking stick help a lot too. Having said all that it is one of our favorite places to hike and we go a couple times a year. Call ahead for information about gorge access. My daughter wanted us to travel to Tennessee to hike Cummins Waterfalls. We were going to visit during December but decided that if we had to wade in the water, it would be a more enjoyable trip if we did it during the summer months.

Unfortunately, mother nature decided that it wasn't in the cards for us. This summer has been very rainy and on the day that we went, we drove 1. We did hike to the overlook to see the waterfall, but no one was allowed to go down near the river.

Prior to our arrival at the park, we couldn't find information about whether or not gorge access was available. If you are going to hike to the waterfall, make sure you find out if there is gorge access that day. Otherwise, you will be disappointed! Also, in the summertime, it is very hot and humid! So bring lots of water and bug repellent! Sara S 16 contributions.

Worth it! The park had very kind and helpful employees. Very clean bathrooms at the visitor center. We first took the hike to the gorge, which does require a pre purchased permit to access.

I would also recommend checking the website or Facebook page before going to make sure the gorge itself is open. The hike itself was quite intense! There is initially a pretty obvious trail on the left but eventually you just have to pick a place to cross the river. We ended up backtracking a little to find a shallower spot. We passed a smaller waterfall on the right of the river that could easily be missed. Once you reach the big waterfall itself there are huge rocks to climb around or over.

But it was definitely worth it! I felt like I earned that beautiful view! For me the whole hike was exciting and adventurous, I would do it again in a heartbeat.

There was even a ranger at the falls monitoring the water levels, I really appreciated him being there. Esther Clarksville, TN 37 contributions. Beautiful Falls. My son 7yrs and I got there around 11 a. We hiked to the overlook and had our picnic lunch afterwards. About an hour of waiting the ranger supervisor opened up 20 more slots for the day but we had bad internet connection and couldn't purchase it so they took down my name and had us go to the gouge for free. We were so appreciative as we drove almost 3hrs to get there.

The walk to the gorge was a little rough for my son as he fell a couple times but he was a great trooper and it was worth it after we got there and he was able to swim. On the way back was a breeze compared to going.

Water shoes strongly recommended. All the rangers are amazing as well. Lovely Waterfall. It happened to be a very hot day when we visited, so the falls were pretty busy with swimmers. We ended up only walking to the top overlook then leaving because we didn't want to hike down and be surrounded by people. You needed a paid pass to walk to the falls, which we had, but we just ended up considering it a donation to the park. It was beautiful, though! Roadtripper 5 contributions. Walk to Cummins Falls.

The falls are impressive. We were there on the July 4th weekend and it was very busy. If we visit again it will be on a week day. There is a cost to go down into the gorge where you can walk to the falls and swim in the area below the falls. We just went to the overlook on this trip. If you are going into to gorge, bring footware appropriate for wading through the river - you will need to do this to get to the falls. Small State Park. This park was across from our campground and was a little gem.

It's a relatively new park created in The visitor center is clean and the rangers were friendly. The highlight of the park is the Cummins Falls and swimming hole.

The trail to the base was closed while we were there due to high water levels so check before you come. There is a limit to the people in the gorge each day so make reservations online.

The hiking is basic, but the trails give you a good view of the gorge or an easy hike through some old fields. Newer State Park with Limited infrastructure. Enjoyed our visit to the park. New park with New Visitor's center and limited infrastructure. Short hike to the falls ovelook, ok - not spectacular as you have a limited falls view.

This maybe a challenging hike for many as it walks you back up the rocky gorge floor with several water crossings. So come prepared. The gorge floor at the base of the falls is where the swiming area is located. Trail system was clean and well maintained. Enjoyed seeing the old homestead. Staff in visitor's center was plesasant but not overly friendly as one would expect from a TN state park.

Nice gift, drink selections. Clean facility. Enjoyed our visit. What shoes should be worn to cross the River on the trail? How cold is the water during that time of the year? Susan C Saint Johns 60 contributions.

The water will be very cold in December. Not suitable for swimming. The area often gets snow in Dec. And January. The trail is treacherous and requires good supportive hiking shoes. It is not a good trail for people who are not fit or have heart, back or other medical comorbidies. Read all replies. There is a campground very close. It looked nice. I hope to go back and camp there. What are crocs? Everyone says not to wear them on thia hike so i want to make sure i don't get them anyways are you talking about wearing regular water shoes like the kind you wear when you go swimming at splash country??

Hopefully it'll be warm enough to go swimming by the end of the month or first week of oct cause that's when ill be able to come can't wait to swim in this beautiful waterfall. They are a type of sandal. Best bet would be an old pair of tennis shoes the river bed has large rocks.

Take a backpack. Google Cummins Falls State Park and go to the home page on the website. Directions are in the tab at the upper right corner of the park's website. Trip advisor wouldn't let me post a link to the park's page. Nicole M Winchester, VA contributions. Close to cookville tn and in regard to the previous post it is open again. They implemented new safety measures to warn for flash floods.

Whitney N Greenbrier, TN 1 contribution. Hi, I was wondering if this place is okay for babies too.. We have never been and are really looking forward to going this summer.. Greg M 4 contributions.

The boulders on the trip are sharp and the rocks on the river are slippery. Also, after big rains there can be flash floods. Andreina P. Es una caminata muy dificil y dependeria de la condicion ficia y de la duracion del embarazo. Sea muy cauteloso. Omega R Bixby, OK 2 contributions. If I could only go to one waterfall In tenessee which should I choose?

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Trails are clearly marked and well kept. The hike to the base of the waterfall is a breeze for prowl who spend much time outdoors but it may be somewhat challenging for smaller kids Tough to explain.

A must do for sure. Our son recently moved to the area. On our visit he suggested we go to the falls. Getting there from Nashville is abou Search Bookings. Travel Guides. North America. United States. Jackson County. Cummins Falls State Park. Share to. Closing in 20 mins Open from ampm. Recommended sightseeing time: 0. Liked by 1. Located Nearby. Write a Review. We got TO the falls themselves around AM and there were only two other people there before us. By the time we left around one, there were probably 50 people there and many more on the trail headed down to the falls.

Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. Reward is worth it! We read some tips beforehand, and we all managed to do pretty well. We also read online that we needed to buy passes in advance to be able to hike to the gorge. We did see some people get turned away, so make sure you have a pass. Wear good shoes for the hike. We all tripped several times along the dry trail on roots and such.

The trail along the river definitely needs a shoe with a good, non-slip sole with good support. We changed shoes at the end of the dry trail into water shoes. The rocks can get pretty slick, so take your time.

The falls are a great relief from the heat after the hike. Life vests are required for kids under The trail would be difficult with small children under 5, and it is highly discouraged to not bring children 2 and under. We brought walking sticks which was very helpful.

Carry a pack with snacks and plenty of water. Make sure your phone is waterproof or you have a protective pouch. Come early before the heat of the day and to find a parking spot. We went on a Monday and there were still plenty of people. Follow some basic guidelines and it will be a great experience. Be sure to stop in the General Store at the entrance. They have some supplies for your hike like water shoes and phone pouches.

Stop by after your hike for a treat or souvenir. ThePurpleTraveler 27 contributions. Beautiful Waterfall. We have hiked Cummins Falls many times. There is now a safety video you must watch before hiking. If you plan to hike down to the gorge and upstream to the waterfall you must now buy a gorge permit. They limit the number of permits per day and they do tend to sell out quickly.

So buy your gorge permits early! If you do not want to hike the gorge you do not need a permit, but the parking lot does fill up quickly. It is best to get there right at 8am, otherwise you may be turned away. The hike up top to the overlook and top of the waterfall is not very difficult. The hike to the gorge and waterfall is different every time. There is no dedicated path or trail. You find your own way there. Sometimes the water is up to knees and above. Water shoes are recommended, lots of rocks to navigate.

Once you get to the waterfall you can swim life jackets are recommended and available on a first come first serve basis. Good sturdy shoes are definitely needed and trekking poles or a walking stick help a lot too. Having said all that it is one of our favorite places to hike and we go a couple times a year. Call ahead for information about gorge access. My daughter wanted us to travel to Tennessee to hike Cummins Waterfalls.

We were going to visit during December but decided that if we had to wade in the water, it would be a more enjoyable trip if we did it during the summer months. Unfortunately, mother nature decided that it wasn't in the cards for us. This summer has been very rainy and on the day that we went, we drove 1. We did hike to the overlook to see the waterfall, but no one was allowed to go down near the river. Prior to our arrival at the park, we couldn't find information about whether or not gorge access was available.

If you are going to hike to the waterfall, make sure you find out if there is gorge access that day. Otherwise, you will be disappointed! Also, in the summertime, it is very hot and humid! So bring lots of water and bug repellent! Sara S 16 contributions. Worth it! The park had very kind and helpful employees.

Very clean bathrooms at the visitor center. We first took the hike to the gorge, which does require a pre purchased permit to access. I would also recommend checking the website or Facebook page before going to make sure the gorge itself is open. The hike itself was quite intense! There is initially a pretty obvious trail on the left but eventually you just have to pick a place to cross the river. We ended up backtracking a little to find a shallower spot.

We passed a smaller waterfall on the right of the river that could easily be missed. Once you reach the big waterfall itself there are huge rocks to climb around or over.

But it was definitely worth it! I felt like I earned that beautiful view! For me the whole hike was exciting and adventurous, I would do it again in a heartbeat. There was even a ranger at the falls monitoring the water levels, I really appreciated him being there.

Esther Clarksville, TN 37 contributions. Beautiful Falls. My son 7yrs and I got there around 11 a. We hiked to the overlook and had our picnic lunch afterwards. About an hour of waiting the ranger supervisor opened up 20 more slots for the day but we had bad internet connection and couldn't purchase it so they took down my name and had us go to the gouge for free.

We were so appreciative as we drove almost 3hrs to get there. The walk to the gorge was a little rough for my son as he fell a couple times but he was a great trooper and it was worth it after we got there and he was able to swim. On the way back was a breeze compared to going. Water shoes strongly recommended.

All the rangers are amazing as well. Lovely Waterfall. It happened to be a very hot day when we visited, so the falls were pretty busy with swimmers.

We ended up only walking to the top overlook then leaving because we didn't want to hike down and be surrounded by people. You needed a paid pass to walk to the falls, which we had, but we just ended up considering it a donation to the park. It was beautiful, though! Roadtripper 5 contributions. Walk to Cummins Falls.

The falls are impressive. We were there on the July 4th weekend and it was very busy. If we visit again it will be on a week day. There is a cost to go down into the gorge where you can walk to the falls and swim in the area below the falls. We just went to the overlook on this trip. If you are going into to gorge, bring footware appropriate for wading through the river - you will need to do this to get to the falls. Small State Park. This park was across from our campground and was a little gem.

It's a relatively new park created in The visitor center is clean and the rangers were friendly. The highlight of the park is the Cummins Falls and swimming hole. The trail to the base was closed while we were there due to high water levels so check before you come. There is a limit to the people in the gorge each day so make reservations online.

The hiking is basic, but the trails give you a good view of the gorge or an easy hike through some old fields. Newer State Park with Limited infrastructure. Enjoyed our visit to the park. New park with New Visitor's center and limited infrastructure. Short hike to the falls ovelook, ok - not spectacular as you have a limited falls view.

This maybe a challenging hike for many as it walks you back up the rocky gorge floor with several water crossings. So come prepared. The gorge floor at the base of the falls is where the swiming area is located. Trail system was clean and well maintained. Enjoyed seeing the old homestead. Staff in visitor's center was plesasant but not overly friendly as one would expect from a TN state park. Nice gift, drink selections.