Before you go
We found no published public access for this waterfall. Confirm who owns the land and get permission before visiting.
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About Crystal Falls
Crystal Falls is a named waterfall on Crystal Creek in Bledsoe County, Tennessee, about 6 miles south of Pikeville, shown on the USGS Pikeville quadrangle. We could not find a public trail, park or published access information for it.
Nearby Falls Worth Visiting
Cane Creek Falls (85 ft) lies 13.9 miles to the northwest. Also nearby: Laurel Falls (80 ft, 8.9 mi).
Trail & Hike Details
Frequently Asked Questions
🐶 Are Dogs Allowed at Crystal Falls?
❌ Dogs are not allowed
Are There Any Fees or Permits Required?
🆖 No fees required
🏊 Is There Swimming at Crystal Falls?
❌ Swimming is not allowed
When to Visit
Spring and fall are ideal times to visit due to pleasant weather and vibrant foliage. Summer is also popular, but the trail may be busier.
Seasonal Access
The best time to visit is Spring, Summer, and Fall. Winter access may be limited.
Safety Information
Rocks near waterfalls are slippery, especially after rain.
Know when to go.
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Is Crystal Falls Frozen?
Updated about 17 hours agoNot frozen highs above freezing lately
Crystal Falls is not frozen right now; highs have been above freezing. Yesterday ran 40°F to 33°F.
- Days below freezing
- 0 of the last 14
- Current cold streak
- 0 days
- Freezing days ahead
- 0 of the next 7
- Flow
- no gauge
Winter safety. Frozen falls are the one waterfall trip with a documented injury pattern: falling ice, and ice-glazed rock and trail. Wear microspikes, keep well back from the base and from overhangs, and never walk out on ice over moving water.
Estimate from Open-Meteo daily temperatures at the falls, the LiDAR-measured facing direction, and the nearest stream gauge. It is a likelihood, not a report from the trail.
Weather Forecast
The Terrain, Seen by LiDAR
Aircraft-mounted lasers measured this ground to within inches. Trees and buildings are digitally stripped away, leaving the bare shape of the land the water has carved.
The laser survey finds one clean step here: roughly 180 feet of drop concentrated at the brink. Elevation at the pin is about 1,689 feet.
Steep ground runs through the entire stretch: about 133 feet of descent in the 500 feet above the pin and 89 feet in the 500 feet below it. Facing northeast, the falls catch soft morning light.
Drag to compare. The dot marks the waterfall. The frame is about a mile across.
- Ground elevation
- 1,689 feet
- Measured by 1-meter lidar
- Drop at the falls
- About 180 feet
- Change in ground height within ~250 feet of the falls
- Faces
- Northeast
- Catches soft morning light.
A slice through the lidar ground surface, from above the falls to downstream (heading northeast).
Elevation data: USGS 3D Elevation Program. Aerial imagery: USGS The National Map. Public domain.
Location & Access
Elevation
1,686 feet above sea level
Coordinates
35.519784° N, -85.177850° W
Visitor Tips & Gear
Where to Stay
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Additional Information
Wildlife
The area is home to typical Tennessee wildlife, including birds, deer, and small mammals. Be cautious of snakes and other potentially hazardous animals.
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Other waterfalls named Crystal Falls
8 other waterfalls share this name across the U.S.
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