CUMBERLAND FALLS - Cumberland Falls State Park, Kentucky

Cumberland Falls at Cumberland Falls State Resort Park is the largest fall east of the Mississippi River and south of Niagara Falls. It is 125-feet across and 68-feet high.

 The mist of Cumberland Falls creates a Moonbow which appears under a bright full moon and a clear sky. This moonbow is the only one in the western hemisphere. 

Visit Cumberland State Park's website for dates and times in which the moonbow may be visible.

ACCESSIBILITY: Several trails lead from the parking lot which has plenty of handicapped parking to various viewpoints.

TYPE:  

• Plunge - water descends vertically, losing contact with the bedrock surface.
  

• Block - Water descends from a relatively wide stream or river.

DIRECTIONS: Cumberland Falls is 15 miles southwest of Corbin. Take US 25W to KY 90. If traveling south on I-75, take Exit 25. If traveling north on I-75, take Exit 15.

Mailing Address:

CUMBERLAND FALLS STATE RESORT PARK
7351 Highway 90
Corbin  KY  40701-8857

Phone Number:

Information:  (606)528-4121

FALL CREEK FALLS - Fall Creek Falls State Park, Tennessee

The Fall Creek Falls State Park is 26,000 acres making it the largest state park in Tennessee. The park has more than 34 miles of trails, an Inn, 222 campsites and 30 cabins, playgrounds, picnic tables and pavilions, and a golf course. The State Park Environmental Education Center is the Nature Center at Fall Creek Fall offering hands-on environmental education, school programs, and overnight field trips.

Fall Creek Falls is one of the highest waterfalls in eastern United States. Of the four waterfalls within the park, Fall Creek Falls is the only wheelchair accessible falls.Fall Creek Falls is the highest waterfall east of the Rocky Mountains.



 TYPE:  Plunge: Water descends vertically, losing contact with the bedrock surface. The fall plunges 256 feet into a gorge.

 
ACCESSIBILITY:  Handicap parking begins a short path leading to an overlook directly across the gorge looking at the front of the falls.


ADDRESS: 
Fall Creek Falls Creek Park
2009 Village Camp Road
Spencer, TN 38585


PHONE:  423-881-5298

AMICALOLA FALLS - Amicalola Falls State Park

Amicalola Fall cascades more than 729 feet (from top to bottom), four times the height of Niagara Falls, making it the tallest southeast. Amicalola Falls is the high-point of Amicalola Falls State Park in Dawsonville, Georgia. The name comes from a Cherokee Indian word meaning "tumbling waters".

A $5.00 parking fee is due upon entry to the park. There are several parking lots, a store, a museum of wildlife in the park, and rangers on-site for any type of state park questions.

ACCESSIBILITY: Overlooks, platforms, bridges, trails, and a 625 step staircase provide spectacular scenery and access to the falls. A .3 mile ADA trail made of recycled tires offers easy entry to a bridge near the upper third of the falls. If you are physically-able, 625 steps span from the base to the top of the falls. Challengers can join the Canyon Climbers Club. Handicap Parking signs designate handicap parking in all parking lots.

 

FALL TYPE: Cascading: Water descends a series of rock steps.

An 8.5 mile trail leads to the southern end of the famous 2,175-mile Appalachian Trail.

A mountain-top lodge offers the comforts of a hotel and restaurant and picturesque views of the Georgia's Appalachian Mountains. Cottages and a campground offer countrified habitations.



 Park Phone: 706-265-4703

Address: Amicalola Falls State Park and Lodge
280 Amicalola Falls State Park Road
Dawsonville, Georgia 30534

Directions: Travel 15 miles  N W of Dawsonville on Highway 52. Take Highway 53west to Hwy 183 to Hwy 52east.

TOCCOA FALLS - Georgia

 Toccoa is a Cherokee word for "beautiful".  Located on the campus of Toccoa Falls College campus in north Georgia, the 186-foot high waterfall is one of the tallest free-falling waterfalls east of the Mississippi. In fact, the fall is taller than Niagara Falls.

ACCESSIBILITY: The falls' access is through the Toccoa Falls gift shop.  Open from 8:30am to sundown, the admission is nominal. Ticket prices are $2 for adults, $1 for seniors, and free for children (6 and under) and veterans. The walking path is slightly uphill with small crushed gravel. A golf cart is available to those who need extra assistance to the base of the falls.










TYPE: Plunge: Water descends vertically, losing contact with the bedrock surface. The 186- foot vertical fall plunges into a green pool of water. The creek continues to flow throughout the 1,100 acre campus.









DIRECTIONS: At the entrance of the college, stop at the Security booth. The officer will guide you in the correct direction. Follow the small signs to the gift shop parking lot which has several handicap parking spots.

HIGH FALLS - DuPont State Forest, North Carolina

High Falls is one of the 4 major waterfalls in DuPont State Forest in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina in Transylvania County on Little River.

 The falls gradually flows over 125-feet of wide granite. The water stays on the rock for the entire drop.

TYPE:   

• Cascade: Water descends a series of rock steps
  

• Fan: Water spreads horizontally as it descends while remaining in contact with bedrock

ACCESSIBILITY: Trails pass four falls, Triple Falls, Hooker Falls, Bridal Falls, and High Falls. Handicap parking is available at High Falls or Hooker Falls. ADA trails lead to the overlook that allows full view of the entire falls and a second view from the covered bridge at the top of the falls. Connected ADA trails pass High Falls and Hooker Falls.

Contact Information

Mail:



Telephone:


Email:

DuPont State Recreational Forest
PO Box 300
Cedar Mountain, NC 28718-0300

Voice: 828-877-6527
Fax: 828-862-8531
Permits and reservations: 828-877-6527, ext. 242

dupontsf.ncfs@ncagr.gov

KENT FALLS STATE PARK - Kent, Connecticut

Kent Falls is one of the most fabulous waterfalls in the New England states dropping 200 feet in 1/4 mile before flowing into the Housatonic River.

This oldest state park in Connecticut was a gift to the state from the White Memorial Foundation in 1915.


The area is named "Sactacook" after a small Indian tribe that originated in Southwestern Connecticut.

ACCESSIBILITY: Handicap parking signs are at the head of the paved trail that leads through the covered bridge and onto the waterfall. At the base of the fall, a flat stone platform provides a serene view of the fall.

FALL TYPE: Cascade: Water descends a series of rock steps.

ADDRESS: 159 Macadonia Brook Road  Kent, CT  06757

DIRECTIONS: North on Rte 7, 4.5 miles from Kent

KANAWHA FALLS - West Virgina

DESCRIPTION:  Kanawha Falls is located in an unincorporated community in Fayette County West Virginia.  The Falls is on the Kanawha River, 2 miles south of Gauley Bridge.

The Falls are a mere 15 feet high, but very wide.

  

ACCESSIBILITY:  A walking path leads to the old mill that sits on the edge of the Fall. Handicap fishing is available directly off of the parking lot which is positioned in front of the Falls.

TYPE: 
            Tiered: Water drops in a series of distinct steps or falls.







 
 
DIRECTIONS:  The Falls are right along US60. Drive south on US 60 for 21 miles; one-mile past Gauley Bridge. The red Kanawha Falls sign is well marked on the left; however, during the "rainy" season, you may sidetracked by the  small waterfalls on the left of the road (driving south). Be aware, you may fly right by the parking lot to Kanawha Falls.