Photo: Great Smoky Mountains National Park from Gatlinburg, TN · Public domainCataract Falls
Worth a detour
Is it plungeworthy?
A horsetail on Cataract Branch.
The details
- Type
- Horsetail
- Watercourse
- Cataract Branch
- Coordinates
- 35.68961, -83.539
About Cataract Falls
Cataract Falls is a 25-foot horsetail in Tennessee, on Cataract Branch.
It's fullest after rain, and flow can drop off during dry spells — plan around recent weather.
Plungeworthy rates Cataract Falls 6.3/10 — 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 Cataract Falls?
Cataract Falls drops about 25 feet, in Tennessee.
Where is Cataract Falls?
Cataract Falls is a waterfall in Tennessee, at 35.68961, -83.539.
Is Cataract Falls worth visiting?
Worth a detour — Plungeworthy rates it 6.3/10.
Gear for the trip
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