We had a milestone birthday this previous December and I knew I wished to spend it someplace particular. We determined to take a household journey to Tennessee and I knew I wished to go to Fall Creek Falls State Park. I had been to this park at the least two different instances and there was one path I had all the time wished to hike, however by no means had gotten the prospect to.
The Cable Path is a particularly strenuous and rugged path that’s solely .1 miles in size. What makes this path so tough is you principally should scale the aspect of a cliff whereas holding onto a cable to information you down. Whereas this path could be very tough, it’s definitely worth the reward on the finish. Please use excessive warning in the event you select to hike this path.
The path begins out close to the Nature Middle on the Paw Paw Path. The path crosses Rockhouse Creek on a picket bridge. The place the path T’s on the high of the staircase, flip left to seek out the signal for the Cable Path.
I truly actually loved mountaineering this path, however you have to use excessive warning. The rocks may be slippery when moist. There may be one half nearer to the highest the place it’s a sheer drop right down to the following stage and sadly the cable is out of attain. This half actually felt like mountain climbing greater than mountaineering. Whereas the under image doesn’t look too dangerous…that is the toughest a part of the path and the image doesn’t actually seize the issue. It was a lot enjoyable although!
After this half, the path get a bit simpler as you scramble over the rocks and right down to the underside of the gorge.
As soon as on the backside you’re surrounded by two waterfalls! Rockhouse Falls is to your left and Cane Creek Falls is straight in entrance of you. We had this space to ourselves and the views had been superb! I took a while to mirror and take into consideration the following decade forward of me 🙂
To return, it’s a must to return up the identical approach you got here down; there is no such thing as a different possibility. I truly thought going up was simpler than happening.
I did take Ellie on this path. She was straightforward to navigate since she is so small, however we did have some problem navigating our bigger canine, Adlai.
After making it again to the highest we walked behind the Nature Middle and crossed the suspension bridge that spans Cane Creek. Beforehand after I had been right here, the bridge had been closed. We made a few 1.5 mile loop by mountaineering the Overlook Path and a part of the Woodland Path counterclockwise.
After crossing the bridge, the Woodland Path climbs a set of stairs. After a brief distance, the Overlook Path spurs off to the best. The perfect a part of this path is the primary overlook which provides you a view of Cane Creek Falls and Rockhouse Falls from a distinct angle! So majestic!
It was neat with the ability to see these two waterfalls from under through the Cable Path after which from above on this path! We accomplished the loop and headed again to the parking zone. Make sure to additionally take a look at the Betty Dunn Nature Middle and Reward Store!
All in all, this was a unforgettable birthday! I’m so glad I acquired to spend it in nature! Nature certain has a approach of refreshing the soul. Right here’s to many extra hikes and adventures within the upcoming years!
