![]() ![]() Trails and rocks at the waterfall and gorge area are often slippery, so wear sturdy shoes and remember safety first. Natural trail surfaces are varied and include water crossings, boulders, and other obstacles.Both routes are steep with uneven terrain and have significant elevation drops.One is approximately one mile and the other is approximately 1.5 miles.There are two routes that descend into the gorge.The gorge and waterfall are not easily accessed and can only be reached by foot. While very beautiful, this is a rugged area and there are inherent hazards. The gorge area of the park is a natural feature unaltered by man, as is most of the park. Pool floats are not allowed in the plunge pool at the base of the waterfall.Alcoholic beverages are not allowed in the park.Rather than try to take a picnic to the gorge area, plan to eat in the designated picnic area and just take snacks and water to the gorge.It is best to limit belongings to items that will fit in a small backpack. The less you take to the bottom of the waterfall the better.While some life jackets are available at the park, we recommend bringing your own. USCG-approved life jackets are advised if you plan to get in the water below the falls.Children 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult and must wear a life jacket while at the falls and while swimming or in the water. We recommend that children 5 and under not enter the gorge or visit the base of the waterfall. The hike to the gorge is not an improved trail. ![]() In the event of an emergency evacuation, please respond immediately to ranger instructions and proceed to the refuge areas marked by yellow signs along the path through the gorge.You should comply with the park’s safety instructions.Flash flooding at the base of the waterfall and in the gorge could occur any time rain is present in the watershed.The base of the waterfall is only accessible on fair-weather days.If you decide to hike to the bottom of the waterfall, please use caution and follow these guidelines: If you have hesitations about your safety or ability, please plan to enjoy the view of the waterfall from the overlook. Use good judgment and common sense when deciding whether you should hike down to the waterfall. To make your visit to our park as safe and enjoyable as possible, know the risks. Please read safety information below before planning to hike to the base of the waterfall.The hike to the base of the waterfall is a strenuous and physical activity.Please remember to clean up after your pet. Pets are allowed but must be on a leash and under control.People at the bottom of the waterfall must start walking out at 5:00 PM in order to get back to the parking lot and be out of the park by 6:00 PM.The gorge area closes at 5:00 PM in-season.Park Hours are 8:00 AM until 6:00 PM in-season and 4:30 off-season.If you are at the park with a permit and the gorge has closed before you go down, a rain check will be issued. Please note: No refunds, exchanges, date transfers, or rain checks will be issued for permits. If notified before the date of use, we can transfer the date.Gorge Access Permits are required for anyone who wishes to enter the gorge or access the base of the waterfall.ADA access to the overlook is available upon request. The overlook is nearby and can be accessed by foot. The main parking area, restrooms, trailheads, and a designated picnic area are located above the falls. Cummins Falls is Tennessee’s eighth largest waterfall in volume of water and is 75 feet high. Located in the Cordell Hull Watershed, the area has been a scenic spot and swimming hole for local residents of Jackson and Putnam counties for more than 100 years. * new * Gorge Access Permit About the ParkĬummins Falls State Park is an idyllic, but rugged, 306-acre day-use park located nine miles north of Cookeville on the Blackburn Fork State Scenic River on the Eastern Highland Rim. ![]()
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