Cummings Waterfall
It is administered by the tennessee department of environment and conservation.
Cummings waterfall. 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. Upstream trail 05 miles natural surface moderate the park also offers access upstream from the waterfall. Cummins falls state park the park is a rugged and inherently dangerous natural area subject to flash flooding with little to no prior warning. A great short hike with a fund and moderately challenging 12 mile of river hiking.
The gorge is prone to flash flooding. There is now a safety video you must watch before hiking. There is now a safety video you must watch before hiking. Cummins falls resides in the cummins falls state park near cookeville in jackson county tennessee.
The parks most popular feature is cummins falls a 75 waterfall. The trail is primarily used for hiking and is accessible year round. 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. If you plan to hike down to the gorge and upstream to the waterfall you must now buy a gorge permit.
We have hiked cummins falls many times. Gorgeous waterfalls and an awesome swimming hole under. For information or inquiries about the area as well as current conditions visit their website. Cummins falls is a natural area with inherent safety risks.
A great short hike with a fund and moderately challenging 12 mile of river hiking. Cummins falls state park reopened on may 15 with a new online permitting system to limit gorge access. Cummins falls trail is a 3 mile heavily trafficked out and back trail located near cookeville tennessee that features a waterfall and is rated as moderate. You should comply with the parks safety instructions.
The online permit will assist park rangers in protecting visitors staff and the natural environment. Cummins falls state park is an idyllic but rugged 282 acre day use park located nine miles north of cookeville on the blackburn fork state scenic river on the eastern highland rim. Cummins falls state park is an idyllic but rugged 282 acre day use park located nine miles north of cookeville on the blackburn fork state scenic river on the eastern highland rim. You must evaluate the risks inherent in accessing the park and make your own informed decision about your ability to safely enter and exit the park.
We have hiked cummins falls many times. Visiting the gorge is a very strenuous and physical activity. The waterfall can be viewed from the waterfall overlook trail from the overlook on top of the bluff overlooking the gorge. There are a few important things to note about the new permits and the reopening plan.
Gorgeous waterfalls and an awesome swimming hole under. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash.