UPDATE: Cummins Falls State Park has reopened with a new online Gorge Access Permit system. Feb 17, 2020 - Explore adalton1693's board "Gatlinburg" on Pinterest. Ask 97mercurycougar about Cummins Falls State Park. Cummins Falls State Park is a waterfall on the Blackburn Fork River in Southern Jackson County. If visitors do not have a mask, parks will maintain a small amount of paper masks to provide to a visitor for their use.


I would go here twice a week if I couldMy wife and I made the trip over there for the afternoon and had a great time.

This waterfall leg of the road trip was just one day of our Ultimate Tennessee Road Trip.A few months ago, I read an article online that described the top 10 swimming holes in the United States. In downtown Cookeville, Dogwood Park is a family friendly hot spot where you can enjoy an outdoor movie, concert or let the kids play in the interactive fountain. Gorge Water Levels Ongoing Alert: Changing water levels in the gorge can result in the sudden closure of the trail access to the base of the waterfall. Cummins Falls State Park is an idyllic, but rugged, 282-acre day-use park located nine miles north of Cookeville on the Blackburn Fork State Scenic River on the Eastern Highland Rim. Sign up for our newsletter to stay connected to events, promotions and discounts at Tennessee State Parks.One App, countless adventures! Make sure to wear good shoes that you can get wet. I watched at least 10 people wipe out while crossing. Returned a couple of days later with Crisse and Patrick to explore the falls and filters further. 0:41 .

Pinay Travel Cummins Falls And Gatlinburg Tennesse - Duration: 0:41. The view is breath-taking but expect large crowds later in the afternoon thanks to PR from reviewers like Trip Advisor!My teenage son, younger daughter and I went hiking here. May 9, 2019 - Explore Cheryl Watson's board "Cummins falls Tennessee" on Pinterest. Once you get to the river, however, is where the real challenge lies.

See more ideas about Cummins falls tennessee, Tennessee travel, Tennessee vacation. I'm 49 and didn't have any issues physically ( which is great considering a guy half my age fell in the water), my eight year old daughter however needed help. You must trek the nearly half mile river bed through a very uneven rocky surface, or you can choose to go through the water where the river floor is EXTREMELY slick. Wear old shoes (or something designed to walk through the water) and your swimwear because the water is awesome! The falls, themselves are worth the trek. Please remain aware of your surroundings during your visit and exit the base of the falls if you notice the water volume increasing.For the most up-to-date information, please check the August 10, 2020: Masks Required in State Park FacilitiesStatewide Alert (effective August 10, 2020): Visitors are required to wear a mask in any state park facility staffed by employees or where the general public may congregate. View large on black or view all 5 of the images in this series in a slideshow. The place is naturally beautiful. You have to...we were able to get to the falls in 35 minutes with two young (5 & 8) kids.

The hike there is awesome! Beautiful yet precarious for younger folks under 15 or so. Great day trip from Nashville. If you decide to hike to the bottom of the waterfall, please use caution and follow these guidelines:The gorge area of the park is a natural feature unaltered by man, as is most of the park. Pinay Travel Cummins Falls And Gatlinburg Tennesse - YouTube A few places to visit are: Cummins Falls*, Burgess Falls, Center Hill Lake, Dale Hollow Lake, Standing Stone Park, and Fall Creek Falls.

Have some respect for others, people!! I had a shoulder strap cooler and that was okay. The trail was fairly well maintained. 40 24. Water is awesome and refreshing. Definitely use your best judgement and enjoy the beauty. Sudden heavy rainfalls can result in flash floods and streams can become very dangerous.Your generous gifts help us expand the programs and offerings at our park.Looking for something to do at the park? https://www.mapquest.com/us/tennessee/cummins-falls-state-park-305944985 Nice and cold when you jump in, cooling you from the sweaty trek, but almost like bath water when you're under the falls. My wife and I made the trip over there for the afternoon and had a great time.