There are many magical places for you to feel the cool breeze on your face out in the Volunteer State. Some are more well-known, and easily found, than others. For instance, we recommend this short hike to Sill Branch Falls, if you can find it! Don’t worry – we are more than confident that you will be able to find this Tennessee trail with us in your corner.

Sill Branch Falls is located near Erwin, Tennessee in the Cherokee National Forest. The one-mile out-and-back trail to the waterfall is considered to be an easy hike.
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Stay to the left at the fork in the trail, cross the creek, and climb the stairs to reach the falls.
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Generally, you can cross the creek using the rocks to keep your feet dry.
Sill Branch Falls is a fetching 20-foot dual waterfall.
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To get to the trail, take Interstate 26 to the Erwin/Jonesborough exit (#37). Then go west towards Jonesborough on State Route 81/107 for 6.5 miles. Turn left to continue on State Route 107 for five more miles. Turn left on Clarks Creek Road and go approximately three miles, the last mile or so will be on a gravel road into Cherokee National Forest. There will be a parking lot for Sill Branch Falls.

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Each season in which you hike the trail, as well as the amount of recent rainfall in the area, brings a unique experience for you that's different from the last.
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Dogs are permitted on the trail.
How about adding another short waterfall hike to your day? The Pine Ridge Falls Trail is .9 miles round-trip and is also considered to be an easy hike.
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The parking lot for the Longarm Branch Trail to Pine Ridge Falls is located approximately a quarter of a mile down from the Sill Branch Falls parking lot, after the horse trailer turnaround. A small brown sign will identify the Longarm Branch Trailhead.
Begin the hike on the Longarm Branch Trail, and then make a sharp left after the creek to reach the 25-foot waterfall.
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Enjoy this magical waterfall hike to Sill Branch Falls in Tennessee! Explore both Sill Branch Falls and the Pine Ridge Falls Trail to round out your day of discovery in the Cherokee National Forest. For more information, visit the Sill Branch Falls page and the Pine Ridge Falls Trail page at AllTrails.com. If you find yourself passing through the town of Erwin before or after your hike, stop by the Steel Rails Coffee House for a cup o’ joe and a snack.

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For more ideas, read our article about hidden waterfall hikes in Tennessee.

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