Piney Creek Falls is a waterfall inside Fall Creek Falls State Park. It is a different destination from Piney Falls State Natural Area near Grandview in Rhea County. Use the Fall Creek Falls park map for this visit; directions along Highway 68 and Fire Tower Road lead to the separate natural area.
Trail notice checked November 6, 2026: Tennessee State Parks lists Piney Falls Trail between the Fall Creek Falls parking lot and Piney Falls parking lot as closed. That notice describes a specific connecting trail segment; it does not establish that every Piney Creek viewpoint or local path is closed or open.
Read the official closure notice and check signs at the park before setting out. Do not use an older route description or a hiking app to bypass a barrier.
Choose the correct destination
| Destination | Where it is | Planning source |
|---|---|---|
| Piney Creek Falls | Inside Fall Creek Falls State Park | Fall Creek Falls park map and current park notices |
| Piney Falls State Natural Area | Separate natural area near Grandview in Rhea County | Tennessee Division of Natural Areas |
Plan a visit inside Fall Creek Falls State Park
Confirm the route to the Piney Creek area with the current park map and staff. Stay on designated open paths and at established viewing areas. Waterfall edges, steep slopes and fast-moving water require care; do not plan a descent to the base or a swim beneath the waterfall from this guide.
Combine a confirmed open viewpoint with another park stop rather than building the day around the closed connecting trail. See our park attractions guide for planning ideas.
Sources checked November 6, 2026: official Fall Creek Falls trail notice and Tennessee’s Fall Creek Falls State Natural Area overview.