Hike to Rutledge Falls

Tullahoma, Tennessee

4.3/5

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Distance

0.4 miles

Elevation Gain

3 ft

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Out-and-Back

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Enjoy waterfall jumping, swimming holes, and refreshing cold water.

Find the trail parking area by following your GPS to “Rutledge Falls Baptist Church”. You will see a small parking area on the side of the road across the street from the church. The path to the falls is extremely short with a steep section to climb down to the base of the falls. This trail is on private property but open to the public.

If you’re brave, you can climb up the right side of the falls and jump into the pool below! There is a perfect swimming hole, especially in the summer when water levels aren’t high. The spring water is so refreshing during our hot Tennessee summers. You can feel the temperature change as you get down to the falls.

GPS Coordinates: 35.42064,-86.13742

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Lauren Joseph

Hike to Rutledge Falls

07/22/22

Water was a little chilly but beautiful and great for a dip

5.0

Brandi Kessler

Hike to Rutledge Falls

07/06/20

Rutledge falls is a very short hike for a very rewarding view!

5.0

Jeremy Clardy

Hike to Rutledge Falls

05/19/20

Easy access, plenty of parking, super short walk from parking to the falls. A LOT of people. Good for what it is.

2.0

Darian Allberry

Hike to Rutledge Falls

07/12/19

Somewhat crowded but plenty of spots down river from the falls to hangout

5.0

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