Photo: J. Michael Scarborough · CC BY-SA 3.0Black Canyon Cascades
Worth a detour
Is it plungeworthy?
A plunge on Big Fiery Gizzard Creek.
The details
- Type
- Plunge
- Watercourse
- Big Fiery Gizzard Creek
- Coordinates
- 35.24961, -85.7543
About Black Canyon Cascades
Black Canyon Cascades is a 15-foot plunge in Tennessee, on Big Fiery Gizzard Creek.
It's fullest after rain, and flow can drop off during dry spells — plan around recent weather.
Plungeworthy rates Black Canyon Cascades 5.8/10 — worth a detour. The score weighs its scale, how confidently it's mapped, and its character.
Where it is
Before you go
The pin marks the feature, not a trailhead or a legal route in. Some sit on private land or need a real hike, and conditions change with season and rain. Check local access, don't trespass, and never enter water — hot or cold — where it isn't safe.
Common questions
How tall is Black Canyon Cascades?
Black Canyon Cascades drops about 15 feet, in Tennessee.
Where is Black Canyon Cascades?
Black Canyon Cascades is a waterfall in Tennessee, at 35.24961, -85.7543.
Is Black Canyon Cascades worth visiting?
Worth a detour — Plungeworthy rates it 5.8/10.
Gear for the trip
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