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View of Upper Greeter Falls |
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Altamont, TN |
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View of Upper Greeter Falls |
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Altamont, TN |
| Greeter Falls Loop Trail offers views of several waterfalls but the hiking trail to these waterfalls is not for the faint at heart. This hiking trail not only can be thin in some areas with a large drop off on one side but it also has a spiral staircase which must be climbed down to view Lower Greeter close up. The trail can be extremely rocky and there are several places with protruding roots but if you love adventure and beauty, Greeter Falls may just be the place for you. Pictured above is Upper Greeter Falls, only 15' in height, it is still an impressive waterfall. Its rock face is almost completely flat, it makes one wonder if it wasn't made by man. Lower Greeter found in the photo album is 50 ft in height and can be viewed close up by climbing down a spiral staircase and a long set of stairs. On a hot day, there is a noticed temperature difference at the base of the Lower Greeter Falls. After climbing back up to the top of the bluff, continue on to view Boardtree Falls, a long cascading waterfall, which usually can only be viewed from the trail. | |
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| Activities: | Hiking, Photography, Walking, Historic |
| Location: | South Cumberland State Park, Greeter Falls |
| Directions: | In Monteagle, take a left on US
41 South off of US 41A. Take US 41 South to Tracy City, then turn on
56N and follow this road to Altamont. After Altamont, turn at
Greeter Pines (there will be a brown sign marking the entrance to Greeter
Falls). Greeter Falls is located between mile marker 21 and 22 on
56N. There are several brown signs along the way marking the
directions to different South Cumberland State Park Districts.
Monteagle can be reached via Interstate 24 or US 41A. |
| Trails: | Greeter Falls Loop Trail |
| Topography: | Hardwood forest, bluffs, streams, waterfalls, wildflowers |
| Hiking Information: | This trail can be narrow at some points with large drop off's next to the trail. Hiking with caution is highly encouraged. |
| Trail Map: | Available at the South Cumberland Visitors Center on 41 between Monteagle and Tracy City |
| Photo Album: | More Photos |
Page Updated: May 28, 2004
