See the Spectacular Ozone Falls near Nashville TN

2 hours from Nashville

Short Hike

Ozone Falls require a very long drive for a very short hike.

But it’s worth it. Ozone Falls is a spectacular waterfall.

About Ozone Falls

This waterfall drops 110 ft. into a deep pool. The light blue water at the bottom, the mist, and the sandstone backdrop combine to make this a really beautiful waterfall.

You can swim in the swimming hole when there’s enough water.

Scenes for The Jungle Book were filmed here in 1994. Pretty cool.

Check out AllTrails before going for recent reviews about the trail and how much water is flowing. It can be just a trickle during droughts.

Getting to Ozone Falls

The address is 14563 TN-1, Rockwood, TN 37854.

Buckle up for a long drive from Nashville. Grab some coffee, bring your dog to keep you company (everyone converses with their pets on long drives, right?), and find some good music. A 2 hour drive will get you to a little parking lot right off the highway.

Because you are so close to the main road, be careful with kids and the dog that just listened to your boy issues and stresses at work.

The short hike

Getting to Ozone Falls is self-explanatory once you arrive. You can walk to the top of the falls in one minute on flat ground, which is nice for the less-mobile. There is not a fence or any way to keep you from the edge, so, again, be cautious if you have kids and dogs with you.

I would not have felt this waterfall to be worth it if I had not made my way down to the bottom of the falls. Follow a little path along the road and then climb your way down.

Some feel that it’s a hard hike because of the boulders and rocks you have to climb down on, but it was not that difficult for me or my boxer. And the falls are picturesque from the bottom. It’s 3/4 mile roundtrip.

There were only 5 other people when I was there on a Thursday. A man set up his yoga mat on a little rock overlook. If you’re into that, go for it. 🙂

Advice for Ozone Falls

I would recommend going in the later afternoon so the sun hits the water just right. Pack a lunch, find a rock, and enjoy the view.

If you want to pack 2 waterfalls into one day and get some hiking in, you should stop at Cummins Falls on the way to or from Nashville. And definitely check out the 8 best waterfall hikes near Nashville.

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This spot also provides the perfect lighting for your dog photos 🙂 YES I realize this isn’t a waterfall photo, but how cute is she?

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