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Notable waterfall · East Tennessee, Tennessee

Chain Falls

Chain Falls is a waterfall in East Tennessee, Tennessee.

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Chain Falls: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.

Status options for this waterfall: Water flowing well · Low flow / trickle · Dry, no water · Entry closed.

Best time to visit Chain Falls

Season: July to January, best August to November right after rains; most dry up from February to June.

Busiest days: Weekends and long holidays.

Crowd: Moderate; weekends busier.

Typical week: Mon light · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri light · Sat busy · Sun busy.

How to reach Chain Falls — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 35.21825, -85.73198. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is Chain Falls flowing now?

    No visitor has reported the water flow status for Chain Falls yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.

    What is the best time to visit Chain Falls?

    July to January, best August to November right after rains; most dry up from February to June. Moderate; weekends busier.

    What are the places to visit near Chain Falls?

    Nearby: Water Fall Cove (waterfall, 21 km), Chapel of the Apostles (church, 22 km), Denny Cove Falls (waterfall, 24 km), Thumping Dick Hollow (viewpoint, 26 km), Nickajack Dam (lake, 32 km), Nickajack Park (park, 32 km).

    Is Chain Falls worth visiting?

    Chain Falls is listed as a notable waterfall in Tennessee on Spotwander.