Photo: Nicolas Raymond from Bethesda, Maryland, USA · CC BY 2.0Shallow Falls
Worth a detour
Is it plungeworthy?
A block on Bald River.
The details
- Type
- Block
- Watercourse
- Bald River
- Coordinates
- 35.31871, -84.1746
About Shallow Falls
Shallow Falls is a 13-foot block in Tennessee, on Bald River.
It's fullest after rain, and flow can drop off during dry spells — plan around recent weather.
Plungeworthy rates Shallow Falls 6.2/10 — 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 Shallow Falls?
Shallow Falls drops about 13 feet, in Tennessee.
Where is Shallow Falls?
Shallow Falls is a waterfall in Tennessee, at 35.31871, -84.1746.
Is Shallow Falls worth visiting?
Worth a detour — Plungeworthy rates it 6.2/10.
Gear for the trip
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