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View of Spiral Staircase leading to Lower Greeter Falls |
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Altamont, TN |
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View of Spiral Staircase leading to Lower Greeter Falls |
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Altamont, TN |
| Welcome to Greeter Falls! For the adventurous person at heart, Greeter Falls offers beautiful waterfalls, wildflowers, historic places, and a serene getaway to gather your thoughts. Greeter Falls known mostly for its waterfalls and to the locals a great swimming spot, offers two main trails. One leading to adventure and beautiful waterfalls with thin trails, spiral staircases, and a rocky or roots dotting the way. The other, a fairly flat trail, leads to one of the locals favorite swimming holes. Whether you choose adventure or to watch the locals swim both offer beautiful scenery and provide a great getaway from the stresses of life. | |
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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, Blue Hole Trail |
| Topography: | Hardwood forest, bluffs, streams, waterfalls, wildflowers |
| Hiking Information: | Greeter Falls Loop Trail 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 |
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Page Updated: May 28, 2004
