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    Mount Pleasant, TN

    Stillhouse Hollow Falls Trail

    4.5 (20 reviews)

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    Doug M.

    LOST ITEM: Please read end of review. This trial is located roughly an hour drive southwest of Nashville in Mount Pleasant, TN. According to the Alltrails App, it is rated as an EASY trail and in my opinion, it is. The parking area is simply a dirt road incline off the main highway. According to another review I read, vehicle break-ins are problematic but we did not experience this issue. If the parking area is full, they ask that you return at a different time to avoid overcrowding. We were here mid-week and it was not crowded. The trail itself is an easy hike perfect for the beginner who doesn't have a lot of experience. It is also a great hike if you do not want to carry gear. I would recommend carrying water with you especially during the hotter summer months. The trail itself can be a sharp decline/incline and may be difficult for people who suffer from bad knees. In addition, many parts of the trail are covered in exposed tree roots so watch your step. The trail could also easily be completed in athletic shoes but I still recommend hiking boots for better traction especially around the wet waterfall areas. Once you are are the bottom of the trail, you can cool off in the natural pool that developed at the bottom of the falls. At it's deepest point, the pool is mid-thigh on an adult. It is a great place for kids to splash around and have fun outdoors without too much concern from their parents. In addition, there is a path that allows one to walk about 1/4 of the way up the falls and stand behind the waterfall. This area can be slick and the overhang is low so use caution. Please leave no trace. Take your trash with you. Don't leave food, wrappers, plastic bottles, or other non-natural items behind. If you brought it with you, please take it with you. Bottom line - The total hike is roughly 1.5 miles from top to bottom and back. It is a fairly easy hike but can be steep in areas. Pretty views of the water fall both from above and below. Good hiking shoes are recommended. My adult son accidentally left his orange Nalgene water bottle behind in the parking lot. The bottle itself is easily replaceable but the stickers on it from various hikes are not easily replaceable. I'll post a photo of him holding it. If you happened to find it (June 16, 2021), please send me a message. I'll happily pay for shipping to have it returned. Thank you.

    Bluets blooming along the trail to the falls
    Denny K.

    With crystal clear blue skies above, warm temperatures, and soft breezes blowing through the trees, what better way to spend an absolutely perfect Spring day than a walk in the woods? In this case, a short hike along a relatively rugged path to a sparkling cascading waterfall. I've been anxious to visit Stillhouse Hollow Falls ever since hearing a description from an acquaintance. The trip was fantastic...but in good faith, I need to share - as we all do in our reviews - both the good and a few cautionary notes. Be careful how you program your GPS if you use one to navigate here. Since the dirt entrance to the trail and the small parking area is marked only with small signs not easily seen from the highway, you need to make sure you are on the right road. Our first instructions from our in-dash map and GPS took us to a spot on the Lawrenceburg Highway...where we found no sign of the trail entrance. I pulled over in a safe spot and asked "Siri" on my iPhone to direct us via Apple Maps. Sure enough, she did; she took us directly to the right spot on the NEW Lawrenceburg Highway (aka James Roy Road), a 4 lane highway approximately 1000 feet West of the old highway we were initially on. Caution #1: The entrance (and there are two approximately 100 feet apart) are both unpaved and deeply eroded. A car with low clearance is going to have a bit of difficulty negotiating the ruts. Hopefully the state of Tennessee will find the resources to at least grade these short entrance drives. The parking area is a simple dirt and gravel space hidden in the trees between the two entrances. Caution #2: There is a signboard at the top of the trail identifying this State "Natural Area" (not a state park). But no bathroom facilities are available in this area or down at the falls...so be advised and plan accordingly. Caution #3a: The trail is marked at the outset with a traditional arrow sign and one or two trail medallion markers. The rest of the way is indicated by traditional white blazes painted on trees. (Note: You will see some paths without blazes; these are "short-cuts", often up slightly steeper slopes.) #3b: A narrow, very rustic descent several hundred feet into the gorge that is home to a wealth of wild flowers, plants, trees, and flowering shrubs (one notable is the Oak Leaf Hydrangea which will probably bloom late Spring-Early Summer). The path is all dirt with spots of some naturally occurring gravel. It is "littered" with tree roots that do two things: help hold the soil in place and provide some footholds - but at the same time they can create stumbling blocks for a careless, unwary hiker. Step carefully! The trail is steep in a few places, so be sure to wear appropriate footgear. A walking stick can be helpful. On our trip today I photographed a number of beautiful blooming Spring flowers including Trillium (one of my all-time favorites), Spiderwort, Japanese Hawkweed, beds and patches of Bluets (another favorite Spring flowering gem), and Wild Blue Phlox. Caution #4: Know before you go...there are a few patches of Poison Ivy along the approximately 1.5 to 2-feet wide trail. Only one vine actually intruded onto the trail today...but if you are allergic to this "hazard"...look and step very carefully. There are several small cataracts, mini falls, leading to the main falls. The reward at the end of the trail is a gorgeous 75 foot cascade of sparkling water, splashing and bubbling over the outcropping rocks. This is a mildly strenuous but more than worthwhile hike for the casual hiker, a breeze for conditioned hikers, and a beautiful hidden gem of rural Tennessee.

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    Janet B.

    Difficult trail to navigate for older hikers, wet trails, obstacles, secluded in remote area

    Dustin H.

    What a great park. Trails are a bit demanding without being overwhelming and the waterfall is gorgeous. It's nice to get out and see some of TN's scenic beauty this year as most other travel is too dicey to risk given COVID.

    This trail is absolutely stunning loved every second of it there. Plenty of pictures to be taken here! BEWARE the trail goes DOWNHILL so the trip up will be a killer if you aren't prepared.make sure to rest when you get to the destination (So worth it) and also wear (waterproof) HIKING boots that protect your ankles!! It's VERY slippery and muddy during Spring/Summer time be careful to take your time with your steps and you'll stay golden pony boy

    Waterfall

    Lovely waterfall with nice cool water to dip in. The hike down and up was a work out but nothing completely outrageous. Parking was a breeze since we got there early on a Sunday. Lots of families with their small children having a blast. My dogs loved it. Would totally go back if I'm ever in the area again.

    Robert D.

    Great place for a moderate family hike. The path is very uneven and filled with spots you can trip on, so you need to take your time, and wear proper foot wear, sandals are not advised. The hike will take about 30-45 each way. Once you get to the falls there is almost no room to picnic or seller in. Also water shoes or sandals are needed once you reach the falls, the river bed it very rocky. All in all glad we did this as a family.....

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    Beautiful trails , and waterfall! We went during the dry season but it still was beautiful!

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    beautiful just simply beautiful. will definitely be back again. trials are well maintained

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    11 years ago

    Beautiful trails and falls! Not bad for children or older active adults. Can't wait to check it out in the fall!

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    7 years ago

    Quick but rewarding hike , some places the path gets a little narrow and steep , parking is limited so get an early jump , enjoy !

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