On Labor Day, we drove to the Stillhouse Hollow Falls Trail (near Mt. Pleasant, TN) to hike to the waterfall with our friends the Pogues. We had a fantastic time and would highly recommend this hike. And best of all, it’s FREE!
The boys had fun doing a little “off trail” exploring of a tiny waterfall on the way to the big waterfall!
The weather was perfect and the hike was beautiful! There were a number of families with younger kids and quite a few people with dogs (dogs are allowed on the trail so long as they are on a leash).
The trail is 2/3 of a mile and was the perfect trail for kids to hike because it’s not too long to get to the waterfall but it’s still a nice jaunt. The kids had so much fun playing in the waterfall. You could even climb up behind it and sit!
A few things to note:
- The to the waterfall is downhill all the way. So the hike back is a bit more strenuous since it’s
- The temperature at the waterfall is quite cool. Keep this in mind if you go on a day that is not hot and sunny.
- We brought swim trunks for the boys and they ended up getting completely soaked. But they were mostly dry by the time we got back to the car.
- There are no amenities/restrooms. So keep that in mind!
- We brought water bottles and snacks and were definitely glad that we did since we were all thirsty and the kids were hungry after the hike!
You can read more about this trail here. And you can read reviews of this trail here.
Janet says
My favorite thing to do in all of life given all of the places I have been and all of the things I have seen, is hike to waterfalls. I take a photo of each one that I have hiked to and I have a collection.
It is the very best!
There are some beautiful do not miss falls near cashiers you must see.
Crystal Paine says
I’d love for you to send me links or names of any that you think we should hike. We’re game for anything that is within an hour or two of Nashville! 🙂
April says
Crystal, we are also around the Nashville area. My husband and I are finally getting away without our three kids. We were wanting to go to Asheville, NC but due to the storm it looks like it will be raining the whole time. We are looking for a new place not too far away to get away to. Any suggestions ??
Crystal Paine says
Hmm, have you been to Chattanooga? That might be an option. Not sure what the weather will be like there when you’re wanting to go!
April says
Thanks so much for that suggestion but yes we have. Looks like we need to stay away from anything east of Nashville due to the rain from the hurricane. Looks like we are going to wing it and just drive ?