Emory Gap Falls - Frozen Head State Park

In mid-April 2017, we returned to Frozen Head State Park & Natural Area to hike the Panther Branch Trail to Debord Falls and then up the Emory Gap Trail to Emory Gap Falls. Along the way, we saw lots of spring wildflowers. I've posted about the two waterfalls on previous visits in March 2013 and April 2016. The more recent post included a topographic map and additional details of the hike on Panther Branch Trail and Emory Gap Trail. To reduce the length of this post, I've split the hike into three parts this year: Debord Falls, Emory Gap Falls, and Spring Wildflowers.

The first part of the hike to Debord Falls can be found here. This part continues the hike from Debord Falls to Emory Gap Falls.

North Prong Flat Fork above Debord Falls

Common Five-lined Skink (Plestiodon fasciatus)

Panther Branch Trail turns right while Emory Gap Trail continues upstream to the left

Small cascade below the falls

Several hikers gather at the falls

Emory Gap Falls

Emory Gap Branch hits the rocks

Emory Gap Falls and pool

The falls from across the creek

A bit of patience leads to a solitary experience

Entry to Frozen Head State Park is free.

The park website is http://tnstateparks.com/parks/about/frozen-head.