Quick Info
Address and Phone:
Fire Tower Road
Grandview, TN 00000
Email: ask.tdec@tn.gov
Phone: (615) 532-0431
Piney Falls State Natural Area
City: Grandview, TN
Region: East Tennessee
Subregion: Chattanooga & Southeast
Especially significant for its old growth forest, Piney Falls covers a 440-acre natural area located in Rhea County. This pristine forestland features creeks, deep gorges and waterfalls, and is recognized by the United States Department of Interior as a National Natural Landmark.
Hiking trails and parking are provided; access is for foot traffic only. From the parking area, the trail leads along an old dirt road to the top of the Upper Falls and back to the parking area. At the end of this dirt road, a smaller hiking trail to the left leads through the virgin forest to the base of the Upper Falls. The Lower Falls is not accessible for viewing; however, if one listens closely, the rush of water pouring over the cap rock can be heard in the distance. The trail is approximately two miles long. Use extreme caution when hiking above and below the waterfall since the rocks can become wet or icy.
From Spring City take State Route 68 north toward Crossville, or from Crossville travel south on S.R. 68. As you get to the crest of the Cumberland escarpment, you enter the unincorporated town of Grandview. Look for a sign for Piney Falls State Natural Area and turn onto the Fire Tower Road (also known as Hillary Road). The trailhead is on the right approximately one mile from Highway 68 or one-fourth mile before you get to the fire tower, which is located at the end of the road.
Get turn-by-turn direction using the interactive map above.
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Things to do
Looking for a day of fun and frolic? Here's a quick list of nearby attractions that you may enjoy.
The Scopes Trial Museum & Rhea County Courthouse
Places to stay
Looking for a place to rest between adventures? Here's a quick list of nearby places to stay.
Fall Creek Falls State Park Inn & Conf. Center
Fall Creek Falls B & B and Meadowbrook Cabin
Upcoming events
Date: May 18, 2013
The Floatila
Location: Chattanooga, TN
Date: May 21, 2013
An Evening with The Black Crowes
Location: Chattanooga, TN
Date: May 24, 2013
Evening Shade Concerts in the Park
Location: Cleveland, TN
Date: May 26, 2013
3rd Annual Chattanooga Beast Feast® at the Chattanooga Market
Location: Chattanooga, TN
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