13.0 mi
Distance
1,542 ft
Elev. Gain
Loop
Route Type
Expert
Difficulty
About This Trail
We don't publish a description for Fall Creek Falls (Upper Loop) unless we can point you at the agency it came from. We don't have one yet. The planning figures above — distance, elevation gain, estimated time, route type — come from the source listed on this trail.
Tennessee State Parks manages this trail and is the authority for conditions, closures and route notes. See official sources below. Spot something we should add?
Trail Conditions
Trail Conditions
We have no current condition data for this trail. Check with the operator before you go, and submit a report below if you've been recently.
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Elevation Profile
| Point | Distance from start | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
| Start | 0.0 mi | 558 ft |
| High point | 1.3 mi | 569 ft |
| End | 13.0 mi | 558 ft |
Trail Details
- Route Type
- Loop
Official sources & verification
Managed by Tennessee State Parks
Source of truth
- Fall Creek Falls State Park — official page
Park unit page with alerts and visitor information.
Where it is
- Nearest town:
- Spencer, TN · about 7 mi away
- County:
- Van Buren County, TN
- Jurisdiction:
- Fall Creek Falls State Park · Tennessee State Parks
Nearest town and county from U.S. Census Bureau place records and county boundaries.
Verify by phone or mail
- Operator:(423) 881-5298
Reviews
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Legacy import — verify before navigating
Path geometry came from our pre-launch legacy database. Routes have not yet been re-verified against the operator and may differ from the actual trail.
Nearby Trails
More trails near Fall Creek Falls (Upper Loop)
Fall Creek Falls State Park
Paw Paw Trail
Gorge Overlook and Woodland Trails
Cane Creek Falls and Suspension Bridge
Lower Loop Trail
Fall Creek Falls Trail Half-Marathon
In this park
Other trails in Fall Creek Falls State Park
Fall Creek Falls and Cane Creek Falls
Tennessee
Gorge Overlook and Woodland Trails
Tennessee
Base of the Falls
Tennessee
Paw Paw Trail
Tennessee
Lower Loop Trail
Tennessee
Cane Creek Falls and Suspension Bridge
Tennessee
Stay nearby
Campgrounds near this trail
Fall Creek Falls Inn Campground
1 mi awayFall Creek Falls State Park
Pikeville, TN
Check official pricing50 sitesState Park Reservable TentRV
Fall Creek Falls State Park
1.8 mi awayFall Creek Falls State Park
Pikeville, TN
Reservable
Campsite on the Caney
11.9 mi awaySparta, TN
Pricing varies — check with the operatorDispersed Reservable
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