Ozone Falls

Ozone Falls State Natural Area, TN Southern Cumberland Plateau + Northern Alabama

Trip stats

Distance
0.4 mi
Net Gain
Minimal ft
Time
<1 hrs
YDS Rating
Class 1
Route
Out/Back

Ratings out of 10

Effort
0.3/10
Personality
3/10
Beauty
5/10
Solitude
0.3/10
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Route map + Trailhead

Trailhead Coordinates

35.881487, -84.810186

The directions link below drops a pin on the trailhead coordinates and lets Google Maps pick the route. If the drive has rough roads or access issues that GPS nav might get wrong, I cover that in my trip report.

Trip report

Jul 8, 2018 — Ozone Falls is a particularly beautiful waterfall pretty much just off the Interstate. I'd recommend it as a side-trip if you're in the area because the hike is so short and it's a realy popular place. My brother Nick and I started by hiking along a social trail to the top of the falls, where the overlook to the pool of water below was really cool. A series of trails lead all over the top of the falls , and we located the primary trail leading down to the base of Ozone Falls, which might be steep for some. The ampitheater formed by Ozone Falls was spectactular, and the steady stream of water is clearly a favorite hangout place for locals. There's even a trail leading behind the falls at the base of the ampitheater. We made a little loop that wraps around the pool.

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Photos

12 photos

  1. Ozone Falls Trailhead.
  2. Top of Ozone Falls, a short walk from the trailhead.
  3. View looking down Ozone Falls to the pool below.
  4. Heading down to the base of Ozone Falls.
  5. Approaching Ozone Falls.
  6. A trail wraps around the pool.
  7. Looking downstream from Ozone Falls.
  8. Just another shot just down-stream from Ozone Falls.

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