Why go
Cataract Falls gives visitors a waterfall walk directly from Sugarlands Visitor Center. Fighting Creek leads to a narrow 40-foot cascade, with stronger flow after rain. The round trip is only about 0.7 mile, so it pairs naturally with the center’s exhibits. View from below; wet rocks around the falls have caused serious injuries.
What to look for
- A narrow 40-foot (12.2 m) cascade where Cataract Branch meets Fighting Creek.
Useful to know
- Start behind Sugarlands Visitor Center on Fighting Creek Nature Trail; the falls walk is 0.7 mile round trip.
- Stay below the falls for photos; climbing wet rock has injured visitors.
Your next visit
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Outdoor visit · 25–45 min
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