Fall Creek Falls Biking
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Trail Closures

Fall Creek Falls State Park

In August 2023, Fall Creek Falls State Park was impacted by a tornado. Please see the updates below regarding the current status of park availability due to past storm damage.

The following areas remain closed:

  • Piney Falls Trail (FCF parking lot to Piney Falls parking lot)
  • Millikan's Overlook Trail (overlook is open, trail is closed)
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    Biking at Fall Creek Falls

    Fall Creek Falls has three paved trails and three mountain bike trails for riders to enjoy. The park’s three paved trails create a network that allows riders to go from the Lodge, around the Scenic Loop and back with minimal time two-lane road time.

    Trails

      Fall Creek Bike Trail

      Fall Creek Falls State Park
      Distance
      0.65 mi.
      Difficulty
      Easy
      Surface
      Paved
      Starting at the Dam, visitors can hike to the Fall Creek Falls Overlook and then continue another 0.90 Miles to Piney Creek Falls.
      Availability
      Open
      Allowed
      Biking Hiking

      Lake Bike Trail

      Fall Creek Falls State Park
      Distance
      1.30 mi.
      Difficulty
      Difficult
      Surface
      Paved
      Starting at the Lodge or the Dam, visitors can hike along the shoreline of Fall Creek Falls Lake. Hikers have the opportunity to connect to the Fall Creek Bike Trail from this trail.
      Availability
      Open
      Allowed
      Biking Hiking wheelchair

      Lake Bike Trail

      Fall Creek Falls State Park
      Starting at the Lodge or the Dam, visitors can hike along the shoreline of Fall Creek Falls Lake. Hikers have the opportunity to connect to the Fall Creek Bike Trail from this trail.
      Distance
      1.30 mi.
      Difficulty
      Difficult
      Surface
      Paved
      Allowed
      Biking Hiking wheelchair
      Trail Type
      Information unavailable
      Elevation
      Gain 51.90'
      Loss 75.20'
      Grade
      Typical 1.7%
      Max 9.2%
      Cross Slope
      Typical 2.8%
      Max 10.0%
      Tread Width
      Typical 73"
      Minimum 60"
      Surface Type
      Asphalt 100%
      Obstructions Exist
      Erosion 3 inches deep

    Trail Definitions

    • Cross Slope 

      Describes the degree of incline from one side of the trail path to the other; measured as a percentage. Cross slope aids in water drainage and impacts the overall trail stability.   

    • Grade  

      Describes the rise in elevation over a horizontal distance on the trail; measured as a percentage.  Higher percentages represent a steeper grade indicating a more challenging ascent or descent for hikers.    

    • Standard Ramp Grade

      Serves as a reference guide for the grade of the trail.  Standard Ramp Grade is 8.3% across all trail assessments.  

    • Surface 

      A characteristic of the trail expressed in terms of material type, grading, compaction, and roughness of the path. Possible surface types include soil, gravel, paved, and mulch.   

    • Tread Width    

      Represents the horizontal distance from one edge of the trail path to the other; measurements can vary.  Tread width helps to determine the amount of space a hiker has to pass through. Obstacles on the trail can alter the remaining tread width.   

    • Trail Types: Loop

      Trail returns at or near the point from which you started. 

    • Trail Types: Network 

      Offers multiple route options within one trail, and each route is connected

    • Trail Types: Out and Back

      This type of trail travels out to an endpoint where hikers turn around and travel back to the starting point.   

    • Trail Types: Stacked Loop

      A loop trail contained completely within another trail.   

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    Visit Our Gift Shops

    Fall Creek Falls State Park has three gift shops throughout the park.

     
      • Small, cozy boutique interior with clothing and accessories displayed on wooden shelves.

      Betty Dunn Nature Center Gift Shop

      10821 Park Road, Spencer, TN 38585

      Open daily from 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM

      • Dark wooden building with an American flag and people on the porch under clear skies.

      Boat Dock Gift Shop

      1996 Village Camp Road, Spencer, TN 38585

      Open seasonal hours

      • Indoor shop display with plush toys and clothing racks.

      Visitor Center Gift Shop

      2009 Village Camp Road, Spencer, TN 38585

      Open daily from 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

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