South Fork Painter Creek Falls
Worth a detour
Is it plungeworthy?
A cascade on South Fork Painter Creek.
The details
- Type
- Cascade
- Watercourse
- South Fork Painter Creek
- Coordinates
- 36.09991, -82.5902
About South Fork Painter Creek Falls
South Fork Painter Creek Falls is a 15-foot cascade in Tennessee, on South Fork Painter Creek.
It's fullest after rain, and flow can drop off during dry spells — plan around recent weather.
Plungeworthy rates South Fork Painter Creek Falls 5.8/10 — worth a detour. The score weighs its scale, how confidently it's mapped, and its character.
Where it is
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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 South Fork Painter Creek Falls?
South Fork Painter Creek Falls drops about 15 feet, in Tennessee.
Where is South Fork Painter Creek Falls?
South Fork Painter Creek Falls is a cascade in Tennessee, at 36.09991, -82.5902.
Is South Fork Painter Creek Falls worth visiting?
Worth a detour — Plungeworthy rates it 5.8/10.
Gear for the trip
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