Gee Creek Falls Hike
Waterfall | Tennessee
2.6 mi round trip
Gee Creek Falls Hike at a Glance
The Gee Creek Falls hike via the Gee Creek Trail is 2.6 mi round trip.
| Elevation at the falls | ≈ 1,300 ft |
|---|---|
| Trail | Gee Creek Trail |
| Distance | 2.6 mi round trip |
Your time: about 50 min of moving time at Naismith pace (3 mph plus 1 hour per 2,000 ft climbed); about 1 h 5 min at a relaxed pace. A 160 lb hiker with a daypack burns roughly 490 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 2.6 mi distance for this hike is verified (fs.usda.gov), but we don't yet have a trail track we trust, so the map shows only the destination. Carry an official map.
About Gee Creek Falls
Gee Creek Falls is a waterfall in Tennessee, on land managed by Cherokee National Forest.
The Hike
The hike to the falls follows the Gee Creek Trail: 2.6 miles round trip. Distance from fs.usda.gov.
Before You Go
- The trail is for hiking only. (fs.usda.gov)
- Group size is limited to 12 people. (fs.usda.gov)
- Overnight camping is not permitted in this wilderness. (fs.usda.gov)
- Rock around waterfalls is slick when wet; stay on the trail and back from the edge.
- Check Cherokee National Forest for current conditions, closures and parking before you go.
Sources
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is the hike to Gee Creek Falls?
The Gee Creek Trail to Gee Creek Falls is 2.6 miles round trip.
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 Gee Creek Falls Guide
Where the trail data, elevation and route line on this page come from.
- Verified against
- fs.usda.gov
- Distance
- fs.usda.gov
- 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.
Nearby Hikes
Other hikes within 30 miles of Gee Creek Falls.