Ricker Falls (Paint Creek)

Ricker Falls is a seasonal 15-foot waterfall on Ricker Branch, a tributary of Paint Creek, in Greene County, Tennessee.  The waterfall is located along the Paint Creek Corridor in Cherokee National Forest.

Hike Length: < 0.1 miles
Estimated Time: < 1 hour
Difficulty: Easy
Location: Paint Creek Corridor (Unaka Ranger District of Cherokee National Forest)
Trail Users: N/A
Dogs: Yes
Features: Waterfalls (1)
Crowds: High
Warnings: The rocks around waterfalls are slippery.
Trailhead GPS: 35.96215,-82.86828
Waterfall GPS: 35.96181,-82.86803

Directions:

From Greenville, head south on TN-107/TN-70 for 11.5 miles and turn right on Rollins Chapel Road.  Go 1.3 miles and turn left on Lower Paint Creek Road.  Drive 1.7 miles to Paint Creek Campground and turn right on Lower Paint Creek Road/FR-41.  Go 2.5 miles to a parking area on the right.

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Hike Description:

The waterfall is directly across the road from the parking area.  You can walk across the road and through the woods for a closer view.  It's on a very small stream so best to visit after a good rain.

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