Gee Creek Falls Tennessee | Hidden Waterfall Hike in Cherokee National Forest

Gee Creek Falls in Tennessee is a beautiful waterfall hike tucked inside the Gee Creek Wilderness of Cherokee National Forest near Delano, Tennessee, and today we’re taking you along for the entire adventure. We head into the forest on Gee Creek Trail #191, following Gee Creek through a rugged East Tennessee landscape of huge rocks, hardwood forest, mountain streams, cascades and pools as we make our way toward Gee Creek Falls. The hike is roughly 2.6 to 2.7 miles round trip and leads to a beautiful double waterfall dropping into a peaceful mountain pool. But Gee Creek is about more than just the waterfall. The trail itself is part of the experience, with rocky sections, rushing water, old forest, small cascades and plenty of classic East Tennessee scenery along the way. Located near Delano in Polk County, Tennessee, Gee Creek Falls is one of those Cherokee National Forest adventures that can easily be overlooked while travelers head toward bigger-name destinations around the Ocoee River, Tellico Plains, Chattanooga and the Great Smoky Mountains. Come along with us as we explore the trail, follow Gee Creek through the forest and find out what the hike to Gee Creek Falls, Tennessee is really like. If you enjoy Tennessee waterfalls, hiking trails, Cherokee National Forest adventures, scenic drives, Ford Bronco trips, off-road adventures, historic sites and exploring the back roads of East Tennessee, subscribe and join us as we continue searching for interesting places throughout Tennessee and beyond. 📍 Gee Creek Falls Delano, Tennessee Cherokee National Forest Gee Creek Wilderness Gee Creek Trail #191 🥾 Approx. 2.6–2.7 miles round trip 💦 Waterfall and mountain cascades 🌲 Cherokee National Forest 📸 Beautiful East Tennessee scenery ⛰️ Gee Creek Wilderness Trail conditions can change due to rainfall, fallen trees, erosion and creek levels, so always check current conditions before visiting. Have you hiked Gee Creek Falls? Tell us in the comments and let us know what East Tennessee waterfall we should explore next! #GeeCreekFalls #TennesseeWaterfalls #CherokeeNationalForest #EastTennessee #TennesseeHiking #WaterfallHike #DelanoTennessee #GeeCreekWilderness #HikingTennessee #ExploreTennessee