Beautiful falls. Trail was good shape for healthy senior walking. Strenuous but not exhausting or unbearable. Everyone on trail & parking lot were polite & helpful read more

We enjoyed our hike - from car, to falls and back was a little over 3 miles. It is a great hike but bring a walking stick to help navigate some of the rocky areas- you do cross a creek but the rocks were easy to cross without getting wet and were not slippery. On the way down you really tend to enjoy the views - because you aren't focused on getting to the end ;) my husband and I - are out of shape lol but it was not that bad of a hike - our daughter , who is an athlete had no issues - but there is a good 30 ye diff between us ha! I highly recommend spending a few hours enjoying nature ;) read more

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Sooo, not something you should do in the nude, but it felt so good to feel the sun and wind on my skin. LoL, it was a great trail leading out to the falls and it was nice meeting Barry and Jim. read more

The hike was good. It took me about 1 hour to hike all the way up. You walk along a creek the whole time. By the pictures it looks like there are multiple waterfalls but there's 1 I'd say And it's the one all the way at the end of the trail read more

Margarette Falls Trail - Hiking Near Me - Greeneville, Tennessee

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The Margarette Falls Trail at Cherokee National Forest is a moderate 2.7 mile out-and-back hike. I hiked this in July so the weather was warm with possible rain (no rain came, yay!) and the forest was lush green with the sound of the creek and falls the entire way. This is a moderate hike with plenty of rocky patches that last about 0.2 miles (ish) in length and can be difficult to hike on, so watch your footing. You'll also need to cross a creek. My advise is to wear appropriate footwear and walk through the water vs stepping on the slippery rocks. The start of the trail is a easy gravel path with a slight incline. About .5 up the path you will reach the trail map at the intersection. Follow the signs for Margarette Faills Trail (blue blaze). You'll cross over a metal bridge, climb up a path of rocks, walk through a creek and work your way up to see Ms. Margarette. The falls are gorgeous! Bring your camera... and maybe something to protect it from the weather and water. The trailhead is well maintained with plenty of spots to park. I was able to find it easy with GPS. You'll drive down lovely country and residential roads. While the hike is rated moderate, the destination is well worth the effort. read more

Margarette Falls Trail - Hiking Near Me - Greeneville, Tennessee

Very well marked and maintained trail. According to my Apple Watch, it's 1.49 miles from the trailhead to Margarette Falls. There is a very moderate gain in elevation as you make your way towards said cascade, but it's an easy hike for anyone in decent shape. To capture compelling images with your iPhone, I recommend using a GorillaPod along with either Slow Shutter or Moment. Both of the aforementioned apps facilitate long exposure simulation captures. read more

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It was a beautiful trail. My fiancé and I about made it to the top when we heard something that sounded like a bear so we turned around since we are not experienced around here but other than that there was lots of beautiful trees mushrooms and streams running through it read more

Margarette Falls Trail - Hiking Near Me - Greeneville, Tennessee

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Beautiful walk along the stream, made it to the bridge but didnt go up the big block stairs to the falls. Maybe next time

It's a bit out of the way and not easy to find, but this hike is challenging and the payoff makes it worth the trek. The drive through winding backroads made me question my decision to find this but I am glad I did! Don't blink because you will miss the sign pointing to two trails, one of which is Margarette Falls. The gravel parking lot is not marked with a sign, and you have to hike up an access road for a half mile until you get to a kiosk. The trail becomes more narrow and rockier as you ascend the trail and a couple of times I was fortunate the blue placards on the trees denoted the trail. The trail itself follows the river and lots of small waterfalls make for great photos. There is a bridge to cross the river and then you have to cross the river again, this time via rock hopping. Make sure you are ok with getting wet! When you question whether or not you are doing the right thing, you hit the payoff! Worth it all the way. I am an experienced hiker and I'd rate it moderate. read more

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A great little hike. Kinda steep, but not treacherous. There are a couple of stream crossings. We took our 2 small dogs and it was fine. One older couple stopped about halfway up and decided to turn back. It's a good thing because the steeper parts were still ahead. The flow at the falls apparently varies and this spring it was gorgeous! Unlike the previous reviewer, I am not a very experienced hiker in recent years and now that I'm getting fatter and older, it was fairly strenuous. The falls are a photographer's dream. read more

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Boring trail for the first half mile across river gravel at 3 degree grade. Then it goes beside the stream,Rocky substrate with lots of springs. Beautiful small falls and runs. Above a steel bridge about one mile into the trail it became a lot steeper and wetter, even slick in places. Water flow was low so the waterfall was less impressive . Hike about 1.5-1.6 miles each way. read more

WORTH THE EFFORT!!! I am not used to hiking so I found parts of this trail to be very strenuous. There's a section where you walk on nothing but rocks so I suggest bringing a walking stick/hiking pole because it will come in handy. We met a very nice elderly lady on the way up who told us she was 90% blind and has been on this trail several times. So I feel if she can do it so can anyone else! There are plenty of pretty mini water falls and stops to take pictures on the way up! Wear some good shoes and bring water shoes and a change of clothes if you plan to get in the swimming hole at the very top. The main waterfall at the top is so worth it! The water is natural spring water straight off the mountain so it is COLD even in 85 degree weather but feels SO good on your tired feet and legs once you make it there! Would definitely recommend this little hidden gem to anyone! read more

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If you like to go on walks or hiking I definitely recommend. But the water fall is so hyped up with the reviews. Not worth the walk if you are just going to go see it. Don't bring any bathing gear unless you got kids that like cold water. Pictures look different. But it's a good place to clear your head if you have a hard week or so. read more

Other people are reporting it is 1.7 miles round-trip. The total mileage for this hike is actually 2.9 in and out. The first .75 miles is a wide flat gravel road bed. Then you reach the beginning of the Margarette Falls Trail at the kiosk. From this point it is .7 miles to the falls. Here it becomes a natural surface trail that, in some places, large rocks have been laid because of erosion. Watch out for snakes. There is one small scramble that seem like it will take lots of effort when you first see it but it's really much easier than you will think. There is one wide creek crossing. Be prepared for the possibility of wet feet here after rain. Lots of photo ops. Beautiful when green and in the fall. read more

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Although when I went, it rained from beginning to end, this short hike was amazing! The trail was easy enough that anyone from any age can easily handle it! It was a little over a mile in to get to the waterfall itself, but worth every step! It is a very dog friendly hike as well! Along the way, the sights are beautiful! So much color surrounding you no matter which direction you look! We didn't see much for wildlife other than some lizards(and the occasional mosquito), but I'm guessing that's because of the rain. All in all, I would recommend this hike to anyone who enjoys nature! read more

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