Foster Falls Hike
Waterfall · about 60 ft high | Tennessee
1 mi round trip
Foster Falls Hike at a Glance
The Foster Falls hike via the Fiery Gizzard Trail is 1 mi round trip.
| Falls height | About 60 ft |
|---|---|
| Elevation at the falls | ≈ 1,750 ft |
| Trail | Fiery Gizzard Trail |
| Distance | 1 mi round trip |
Your time: about 20 min of moving time at Naismith pace (3 mph plus 1 hour per 2,000 ft climbed); about 25 min at a relaxed pace. A 160 lb hiker with a daypack burns roughly 190 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 1 mi distance for this hike is verified (southeasttennessee.com), but we don't yet have a trail track we trust, so the map shows only the destination. Carry an official map.
About Foster Falls
Foster Falls is a waterfall in Tennessee, about 60 feet high, on land managed by South Cumberland State Park. Its height is from southeasttennessee.com.
The Hike
The hike to the falls follows the Fiery Gizzard Trail: 1 miles round trip, from Foster Falls (Fiery Gizzard South) Trailhead. Distance from southeasttennessee.com.
Before You Go
- A steep and rocky but short descent leads to the pool at the base. (southeasttennessee.com)
- Rock around waterfalls is slick when wet; stay on the trail and back from the edge.
- Check South Cumberland State Park for current conditions, closures and parking before you go.
Sources
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is the hike to Foster Falls?
The Fiery Gizzard Trail to Foster Falls is 1 miles round trip.
Where does the Foster Falls hike start?
It starts from Foster Falls (Fiery Gizzard South) Trailhead.
How tall is Foster Falls?
Foster Falls is about 60 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 Foster Falls Guide
Where the trail data, elevation and route line on this page come from.
- Verified against
- southeasttennessee.com
- Distance
- southeasttennessee.com
- Falls height
- southeasttennessee.com
- Falls location
- waterfallhikes.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.
Nearby Hikes
Other hikes within 30 miles of Foster Falls.