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Cummins Falls State Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 4,860 Google reviews · Running trail in Cookeville, Tennessee · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Mixed
- Distance
- 1 mi
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Cummins Falls State Park'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.
Historic site of 2 former mills is now a popular spot for swimming & hiking.
What runners say about Cummins Falls State Park
“Its worth paying for the entry to make sure it stays clean and noone gets hurt.”
“The views are stunning, and being right near the waterfall with the surrounding rocks and water makes for an unforgettable experience.”
“Overall, a good short and easy hike with a rewarding destination!”
Beautiful waterfall! Has several ledges, you can walk in/ on it... Great swimming hole!!! The hike up the gorge to the waterfall is pretty strenuous (requires a permit), but well worth it! Wear shorts and water shoes if your going down in the gorge, you have to wade up the creek, you will get wet.
I have seen so many waterfalls and luscious forests in my day. This gorge that leads to this particular waterfall is abundant in different species of fish. So many. Even in the swim pool. That is awesome. We loved it so much. Its worth paying for the entry to make sure it stays clean and noone gets hurt.
It was an amazing experience and definitely worth the visit! The entire trip took us around 1.5 to 2 hours, including spending about 30–45 minutes relaxing at the waterfall.
It is so beautiful! Has a walking trail to overlook of the falls. Half mile walk in and Half mile walk out. Walk is pretty easy. Trial is very nice and well maintained. It has an accessible trail to the bottom of the falls also but it’s a strenuous one. We only visited the overlook. Highly recommend the overlook.
Trail conditions & character
“If you're passing through Cookeville,TN and have an extra hour to spend I'd definitely recommend Cummins Falls for a quick 30 min walk in and out to the Falls Overlook.”
“It has an accessible trail to the bottom of the falls also but it’s a strenuous one.”
“I highly recommend wearing water shoes, especially if you plan to take the trail through the water and rocky sections, you'll almost certainly get your feet and legs wet.”
“The park itself has multiple trails and good parking, making it easy to plan your visit.”
Plan your run at Cummins Falls State Park
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfaceMixed — more than one surface along the route, so check the segment you plan to run
- Distance1 mi as reported — check whether that is one way or a round trip before you commit
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
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Hours
| Monday | 8 AM–6 PM |
| Tuesday | 8 AM–6 PM |
| Wednesday | 8 AM–6 PM |
| Thursday | 8 AM–6 PM |
| Friday | 8 AM–6 PM |
| Saturday | 8 AM–6 PM |
| Sunday | 8 AM–6 PM |
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