Emily Falls (Green River)

Emily Falls is a 12-foot waterfall on Bishop Branch in Polk County.  The waterfall is located in Green River Game Lands near Hendersonville.

Hike Length: 0.8 miles
Estimated Time: 1 hour
Difficulty: Easy
Location: Green River Game Land
Trail Users: Hiking only
Dogs: Yes
Features: Waterfalls (1)
Crowds: Moderate
Warnings: The rocks around the waterfall are very slippery.
Trailhead GPS: 35.29041,-82.31842
Waterfall GPS: 35.28579,-82.32043

Directions:

To visit the falls, take I-26 to Hendersonville and get off at exit 53 for Upward Road.  Go east on Upward Road for about 1.5 miles and turn right on Big Hungry Road.  Bear left at the first fork in a half-mile to stay on Big Hungry Road and right at the second fork to stay on the road.  Drive a total of 5.3 miles from Upward Road to a small gravel parking area on the right (Long Ridge Trailhead).

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Hike Description:

On the right is a gated road that leads into a field.  Do not take the more obvious gravel road that is Long Ridge Road.  Follow the road through an open field area for about a quarter-mile it will end at a T-intersection with Bishop Branch Trail.  Go left and the trail will pass by the waterfall.  A short scramble path leads down to the base.  It's small but scenic and worth the short hike.

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