Do Over

The family felt cheated after our washed out camping trip at Fall Creek Falls this summer, so we decided to go back over the school break for a “do over”. There were several trails we hadn’t gotten to explore, and we had unfinished business.

Instead of camping, we rented one of the lakeside cabins for a little trip insurance. The day we drove up, it was raining, and we were starting to think that things were not going to look good for the trip (again), but the skies cleared and we had postcard perfect weather every day. We were able to fish off the deck and enjoy the stillness of the lake. There are no motorized boats allowed on this lake, which makes it an amazingly peaceful waterfront. I loved watching the kayaks silently gliding through the mist in the early mornings. I wanted to be in one of them…next time!

Modfrugal-Fall Creek Falls

Modfrugal-Fall Creek Falls

Modfrugal-Fall Creek Falls

 

A Copperhead came to visit at the waters edge of our cabin….

 

Modfrugal-Copperhead Fall Creek Falls

Modfrugal-Fall Creek Falls

Modfrugal-Fall Creek Falls

Modfrugal-Fall Creek Falls

Modfrugal-Fall Creek Falls

Modfrugal-Fall Creek Falls

While in the park, we really wanted to hike the trail to the bottom of the falls (treacherous and totally worth it) and to explore the mountain bike trails. We went on the 7 mile loop trail near the stables and saw NO ONE. I think that may be the park’s best kept secret, as we had to get help at the information center to even find the trails. They are not mapped on any of the main park maps, but the link above takes you to a hand drawn PDF.

We stopped at Burgess Falls on the way to FCF, this part of the state is so full of natural beauty and waterfalls, it’s hard to see every one.  FCF has 3 falls in the park (Fall Creek, Caney Fork and Piney Falls).

modfrugal-Burgess Falls

We went to Cummins Falls on our way back home, only to find the park closed for roadwork. It’s only an hour or so from Nashville, so we could do it in a day trip sometime down the line when it’s swimming weather. So many waterfalls, so little time….