Emory Gap Falls Hike
Waterfall · about 25 ft high | Tennessee
3 mi round trip
Emory Gap Falls Hike at a Glance
The Emory Gap Falls hike via the Emory Gap Trail is 3 mi round trip.
| Falls height | About 25 ft |
|---|---|
| Elevation at the falls | ≈ 2,190 ft |
| Trail | Emory Gap Trail |
| Distance | 3 mi round trip |
Your time: about 1 h of moving time at Naismith pace (3 mph plus 1 hour per 2,000 ft climbed); about 1 h 15 min at a relaxed pace. A 160 lb hiker with a daypack burns roughly 570 kcal. No elevation gain is published for this route, so climbing time isn’t included.
Adjust for your pace and breaks →Route line not shown. The 3 mi distance for this hike is verified (wbir.com), but we don't yet have a trail track we trust, so the map shows only the destination. Carry an official map.
About Emory Gap Falls
Emory Gap Falls is a waterfall in Tennessee, about 25 feet high, on land managed by Frozen Head State Park (Tennessee State Parks). Its height is from en.wikipedia.org.
The Hike
The hike to the falls follows the Emory Gap Trail: 3 miles round trip, from Panther Branch Trailhead. Distance from wbir.com.
Before You Go
- Rock around waterfalls is slick when wet; stay on the trail and back from the edge.
- Check Frozen Head State Park (Tennessee State Parks) for current conditions, closures and parking before you go.
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frozen_Head_State_Park
- https://tnstateparks.com/parks/frozen-head
- https://wbir.com/article/sports/outdoors/10explores-debord-falls-emory-gap-falls-frozen-head-state-park-tennessee/51-57a73432-5e29-4c38-8a27-8b507c0480f7
- https://www.worldwaterfalldatabase.com/waterfall/Emory-Gap-Falls-17937
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is the hike to Emory Gap Falls?
The Emory Gap Trail to Emory Gap Falls is 3 miles round trip.
Where does the Emory Gap Falls hike start?
It starts from Panther Branch Trailhead.
How tall is Emory Gap Falls?
Emory Gap Falls is about 25 feet high.
Safety Information
Current Hazards
- Slippery wet rock near the falls
- Fast, high water after rain or snowmelt
- Check weather before departure
Turn-Around Time
3:00 PM
Plan to reach the falls by this time so you are back before dark.
Essential Gear Checklist
* Critical items - do not hike without these
Emergency Contacts
Emergency / Search & Rescue
911Point Forecast
NWS Point Forecast →In most of the US, backcountry search and rescue is dispatched through 911 — tell the operator you have a hiker emergency and your GPS coordinates.
Downloads
Sources for The Emory Gap Falls Guide
Where the trail data, elevation and route line on this page come from.
- Verified against
- wbir.com
- Distance
- wbir.com
- Falls height
- en.wikipedia.org
- Falls location
- worldwaterfalldatabase.com
- Elevation
- ≈ Copernicus GLO-90 elevation model at the falls coordinates (via Open-Meteo)
Conditions change. Check the land manager for closures, fees and weather before you go.