Savage Gulf - Backpacking/Camping
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A short spur trail leads to Ranger Falls, deep in Big Creek Gulf.
Jeff Bartlett

A long, rock staircase leads through a giant crack in the cliff face -- the Stone Door.
Jeff Bartlett

The Great Stone Door allows passage through this tall bluff without using ropes.
Jeff Bartlett

Atop the Stone Door, this overlook offer expansive views of Big Creek Gulf.
Jeff Bartlett

Sections of the hike to Boardtree Falls are very rocky and deeply shaded all year.
Jeff Bartlett

The water from Ranger Falls disappears underground, leaving a dry creekbed beyond.
Jeff Bartlett

A spur trail reaches the base of Boardtree Falls, and a swinging bridge crosses the creek above.
Jeff Bartlett

View from the base of Greeter Falls, perhaps the most-visited waterfall in Savage Gulf.
Jeff Bartlett

At the bottom of a metal spiral staircase, the massive Greeter Falls is immediately visible.
Jeff Bartlett

A long, rock staircase leads through a giant crack in the cliff face -- the Stone Door.
Jeff Bartlett

The Great Stone Door allows passage through this tall bluff without using ropes.
Jeff Bartlett

Atop the Stone Door, this overlook offer expansive views of Big Creek Gulf.
Jeff Bartlett

Sections of the hike to Boardtree Falls are very rocky and deeply shaded all year.
Jeff Bartlett

The water from Ranger Falls disappears underground, leaving a dry creekbed beyond.
Jeff Bartlett

A spur trail reaches the base of Boardtree Falls, and a swinging bridge crosses the creek above.
Jeff Bartlett

View from the base of Greeter Falls, perhaps the most-visited waterfall in Savage Gulf.
Jeff Bartlett

At the bottom of a metal spiral staircase, the massive Greeter Falls is immediately visible.
Jeff Bartlett

The Great Stone Door allows passage through this tall bluff without using ropes.
Jeff Bartlett

Atop the Stone Door, this overlook offer expansive views of Big Creek Gulf.
Jeff Bartlett

The water from Ranger Falls disappears underground, leaving a dry creekbed beyond.
Jeff Bartlett

A spur trail reaches the base of Boardtree Falls, and a swinging bridge crosses the creek above.
Jeff Bartlett

View from the base of Greeter Falls, perhaps the most-visited waterfall in Savage Gulf.
Jeff Bartlett

At the bottom of a metal spiral staircase, the massive Greeter Falls is immediately visible.
Jeff Bartlett

Sections of the hike to Boardtree Falls are very rocky and deeply shaded all year.
Jeff Bartlett

A long, rock staircase leads through a giant crack in the cliff face -- the Stone Door.
Jeff Bartlett
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Savage Gulf is one of Tennessee's most beautiful wilderness areas, offering over 50 miles of trails and views of some of the area's most pristine waterfalls.
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Distance
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Varies; there are over 50 miles of trails in this area.
Destination Distance From Downtown
35.0 miles
Difficulty
4 of 5 diamonds
Time To Complete
1 days
1-2 Days
Seasonality
All Seasons
Dog Friendly
On Leash Only
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