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Waterfalls, Misty Trails & Hidden Gorges

Discover cascading waterfalls and misty gorges while hiking through Tennessee's most breathtaking natural landscapes just hours from Nashville.

Day 1 — Ruby FallsDay 2 — Fall Creek Falls State Park
Day 1 — Ruby Falls

Day 1 — Ruby Falls

🚗 2 hr 56 min driving📍 5 stops
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Morning
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Drive
Nashville, TN → Ruby Falls
2 hr 5 min8:00 AM → 10:05 AM
Ruby Falls
Ruby Falls
★ 4.6
An underground waterfall is the main draw of this guided cave tour with gift shops & cafes.
10:05 AM📍 See location
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Lunch
🍽️ Lunch11:05 AM
Feed Table and Tavern
Feed Table and Tavern
★ 4.6American Restaurant📍 Maps →
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Afternoon
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Drive
Ruby Falls → Lula Lake Land Trust
18 min12:05 PM → 12:23 PM
Lula Lake Land Trust
Lula Lake Land Trust
★ 4.7
Hike forested trails to a stunning 120-foot waterfall cascading into a pristine lake, with options to swim in cool mountain waters and explore cascades along Lula Creek.
12:23 PM📍 See location
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Evening
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Drive
Lula Lake Land Trust → Attack of the Tatsu
33 min5:00 PM → 5:33 PM
🍽️ Dinner5:33 PM
Attack of the Tatsu
Attack of the Tatsu
Challenge yourself on this extreme obstacle course where you'll crawl, climb, and conquer brutal physical challenges designed to test your limits and mental toughness.
★ 4.8Izakaya Restaurant📍 Maps →
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Drury Plaza Hotel Chattanooga Hamilton Place
Rated 4.8★ (562 reviews) — a well-rated base for your night near Ruby Falls.
Day 2 — Fall Creek Falls State Park

Day 2 — Fall Creek Falls State Park

🚗 4 hr 52 min driving📍 4 stops
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Morning
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Drive
Ruby Falls → Fall Creek Falls State Park
1 hr 31 min8:00 AM → 9:31 AM
Fall Creek Falls State Park
Fall Creek Falls State Park
★ 4.8
Hike to see Tennessee's highest waterfall plunging 256 feet into an emerald pool surrounded by lush gorge scenery.
9:31 AM📍 See location
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Lunch
Mel's Old Times Cafe
Mel's Old Times Cafe
★ 4.7
10:31 AM📍 See location
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Afternoon
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Drive
Fall Creek Falls State Park → Lost Creek Trailhead - Scott's Gulf Wilderness State Park
33 min12:00 PM → 12:33 PM
Lost Creek Trailhead - Scott's Gulf Wilderness State Park
Lost Creek Trailhead - Scott's Gulf Wilderness State Park
★ 4.9
Discover a hidden canyon wilderness with cascading creeks, towering sandstone cliffs, and remote trails that feel worlds away from the city.
12:33 PM📍 See location
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Evening
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Drive
Lost Creek Trailhead - Scott's Gulf Wilderness State Park → Snackbar Grill
40 min5:00 PM → 5:40 PM
🍽️ Dinner5:40 PM
Snackbar Grill
Snackbar Grill
Savor elevated casual dining with creative Southern comfort food in a vibrant atmosphere perfect for unwinding after outdoor adventures.
★ 4.5Restaurant📍 Maps →
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Drive
Snackbar Grill → Nashville, TN
2 hr 8 min6:40 PM → 8:48 PM
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