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1-Day Nashville Waterfalls and Hiking Tour with Wildlife Options

1 Day Round trip from 2009 Village Camp Rd Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Hike to Fall Creek Falls, the highest free-fall waterfall east of the Mississippi River
02 Enjoy a swim in the beautiful swimming hole at Greeter Falls
03 See wildlife native to Radnor Lake
04 Trek through the Warner Parks in Nashville

Take a day trip from Nashville to explore waterfalls outside the city, or choose a local hiking experience with visits to major entertainment venues. Depending on your preferred option, you can hike to scenic falls such as Fall Creek Falls, Savage Falls, and Greeter Falls, or stay in Nashville to explore Percy Warner and Radnor Lake. Along the way, enjoy beautiful natural settings, local wildlife, and time for food, drinks, and music venues.

Follow the trail that leads from the parking lot atop the plateau down to the base of the gorge, giving access to the waterfall's plunge pool.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day

Tour type Private

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

City Nashville

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Waterfalls or Wildlife Hiking Around Nashville

Option 1:

Fall Creek Falls - Follow the trail that leads from the parking lot atop the plateau down to the base of the gorge, giving access to the waterfall's plunge pool.
Savage Falls - This 2.9-mile, moderately trafficked out-and-back trail near Palmer, Tennessee features a waterfall and is suitable for all skill levels.
Greeter Falls - Swim in the beautiful swimming hole offered by this waterfall.

Or visit any other waterfalls that you are interested in seeing.

Option 2:

Hike to Percy Warner and Radnor Lake and enjoy wildlife native to Middle Tennessee. See animals such as river otters, beavers, mink, muskrat, bobcat, coyote, and white-tailed deer. This is followed by food, drinks, and visits to music venues.