About this spot
Gentry Creek Falls is a 60-foot double waterfall in Cherokee National Forest near Laurel Bloomery, Tennessee, reached by a strenuous 5-mile round-trip hike that crosses Gentry Creek roughly 15 times. Multiple hiking guides and trip reports describe swimming at the base pool (bring swim trunks and water shoes), though none confirm cliff jumping specifically. Access is via Gentry Creek Road off US-91, marked by a Cherokee National Forest sign. Hazards include slick creek crossings, seasonal high water raising the ford difficulty, and no cell service on the trail. Satellite imagery over this remote forest is low-resolution and could not visually confirm the falls, so treat the exact pin as approximate until field-verified.
Safety first. Cliff jumping is inherently dangerous and can cause serious injury or death. Conditions — water depth, submerged hazards, and access — change constantly. CliffScout is community-sourced reference information, not a guarantee a spot is safe. Always assess the conditions yourself before jumping, and never jump where you're unsure. You assume all risk.