A strenuous hike to an 85-foot waterfall in Fall Creek Falls State Park, accessible via an extremely steep cable trail with dog-friendly policy.
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Cane Creek Falls is an 85-foot waterfall accessed via an extremely steep trail known as the Cable Trail in Fall Creek Falls State Park. The cable route is only 0.10 miles but rated extremely strenuous and is recommended for experienced hikers only. Alternative views are available from the Paw Paw Trail (2.5 miles) and Overlook Trail (0.65 miles) at reduced difficulty. Dogs are welcome on leash throughout the park.
The waterfall is best visited during conditions with stable footing and good visibility. No single official round-trip mileage encompasses all the Cable Trail route, so check with the park for recommended combinations based on your fitness level.
Spring through fall; best visited during moderate temperatures and stable footing.
2–3 hours (varies by route)
Not wheelchair accessible.
You have mobility limitations or fear of heights; the Cable Trail is marked extremely strenuous and steep.
No fee or permit requirement was published on the managing agency's site when we last checked — confirm current conditions before you go, since these change.
The managing agency's page (linked below) has the current trailhead and route details — round-trip distance wasn't published when we checked.
Yes, per the managing agency's own page — but check current leash rules before you go.
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tnstateparks.com
tnstateparks.com official hiking-trail directory, checked Sept 2026: reached via the 'Cable Trail' (0.10 mi, listed 'Difficult'/'extremely strenuous', from the Paw Paw Trail) to the bottom of Cane Creek Falls and Rockhouse Falls; also viewable from overlooks on the Paw Paw Trail (2.5 mi) and Overlook Trail (0.65 mi). No single official round-trip figure given for the combined route, so left null. Dogs allowed per general park pet policy.
Checked September 2026.