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Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:
- Waterfalls are one of the more stunning aspects of everything that Mother Nature has to offer, and the state of Tennessee has plenty of them for you to witness, climb, photograph, and even swim under.
- Many of the waterfalls can be found within state parks and are easily accessible because of trails that are paved or have been naturally carved out over the years.
- No matter the length of time you want to walk from the parking lot and how much of a climb up or down you’re willing to do, one of the waterfalls listed below will be just right for you.
- For example, Burgess Falls is only a ¾ mile walk on a leveled-out path, while you’ll need to descend an unsteady 45-degree-angle path to get to Cane Creek Falls.
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