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Blue Hole
4.8 ★★★★★ 518 Google reviews · Running trail in Elizabethton, Tennessee · Open 24 hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Natural surface
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Open 24 hours
Confirmed from Blue Hole's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.
Relaxed area featuring several waterfalls, some with swimming areas and one 4-tiered cascade.
What runners say about Blue Hole
“Not a long hike to the falls but it is challenging especially for people like me with short legs but its absolutely stunning scenery”
“Visited Blue Hole in early March and it was incredibly peaceful with hardly anyone around.”
“Easy hike to make it to and it was absolutely worth it when I got there.”
One of the best hidden gems we have found! The long hike from yesterday prevented us from getting all the way to the second and third falls, but was worth the trip nonetheless. Not a hike for the weak. The trail is comprised of a root torn path and then wooden stairs. To the first cove it is 18 stairs.
You absolutely have to make a trip out to this place! It's amazing!!! Some of the most beautiful scenery and trails available to go on a little adventure. Great for families, couples, and / or if you prefer to go solo, you can have fun just as well.
I feel like it was one of the best experiences I’ve had in a long time. Great view met wonderful people. I was there two days in a row and had my daughter and my dogs, to go with me the second time. Awesome hike! Best connection with mother nature, and the big guy above!
We loved it! The trail was a bit slippery, but it was not too bad. The water was flowing heavily from the heavy rains recently, so that really made it nice! We are anxious to go back in the summer to get into the water.
Trail conditions & character
“Not a long hike to the falls but it is challenging especially for people like me with short legs but its absolutely stunning scenery”
“I recommend life jackets and if you have little ones you might want to consider trying another fall its a pretty steep climb in and out but hey.”
“The second one down feels almost like a grotto or a cave as the falls come down in a rocky alcove.”
“The trail to the left of the parking lot leads you to a beautiful view of the falls!”
“Visited Blue Hole in early March and it was incredibly peaceful with hardly anyone around.”
Plan your run at Blue Hole
The practical stuff
- AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
- SurfaceNatural surface — easiest on the joints and the most fun, but expect roots, rocks and mud after rain
- DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadparking — reported by runners
- Websiteeasttn.us
Hours
| Monday | Open 24 hours |
| Tuesday | Open 24 hours |
| Wednesday | Open 24 hours |
| Thursday | Open 24 hours |
| Friday | Open 24 hours |
| Saturday | Open 24 hours |
| Sunday | Open 24 hours |
Running trails near Elizabethton
Other trails within easy driving distance — useful when this one is flooded, gated, or just not the run you had in mind today.
