Short walk to some really nice views - big rocky creek and waterfalls. A little difficult to know where parking is unless you have been there before. Google maps is accurate in guiding you in if necessary. Definitely worth stopping by even if you only have a limited amount of time to spend.

Definitely worth the walk to see!! Several beautiful waterfalls here! Its hard to spot the trai from the road. We only found it because we saw other cars parked there. Theres very few parking spots, so we had to drive up and down the road a couple of times before a spot became available. It was easy to pull into a spot, but leaving was difficult because its hard to see other vehicles until youre in the street. The walk can be strenuous at times, but its not straight up one way and down the other. It has its ups and downs and some flat surfaces. By the time you are tired of walking up, its time to walk down a bit. Theres some uneven rocks and surfaces. Anyone with trouble walking or balance issues should think twice about making the hike. Id be nervous and cautious about taking small children. Im posting pictures to show different walkways and surfaces. Be sure to wear shoes with a good grip! Leave your high heels at home! If it rained very recently, itll be muddy and slippery. Bring bug spray! It was terrible, but I still wish I brought mine! Enjoy!! Well definitely be back!!!

This trail was spectacular. My wife said it was like walking in an enchanted forrest. It was easy enough to carry our son in a front pack.

Absolutely beautiful! A fun little trail to walk, with beautiful views and amazing little waterfalls and stone work! There are a few trails off the main trail so this I I place you can always find something new to do on. Their are awesome rocks to climb and see the valley and beautiful pictures waiting to be taken! Im sure kids as well as dogs would love this trail just as much as any adults! Its a beautiful old Stone trail where you can see where they built it long ago!

Shortest hike ever. Even on a rainy day so easy to hike. We stopped at the scenic spot. It takes you 0.5m hike to see the falls.Awesome.Dogfriendly as well

The falls are seasonal, so pick a time to visit when the water level is up. I hike the National Park trails a lot. This 1/2 mile trail connects with Guild Trail and if one knows the area, Whiteside Trial intersects Guild and Ochs Highway. Please be careful on this trail. Theres a trip and fall hazard from the narrowed trail, sheer cliffs, and wet rocks.

Wasnt any water flowing but still enjoyed the view. Be prepared with good shoes for a steep climb down and back up. Also dont look for parking, you have to pull off the side of the road in the small space on either side of the road and there are no signs. Once you enter the woods there are clear foot paths.

Please check out. Make sure and take water if a warmer day. Overall super fun and beautiful. Would certainly go back. If you drive to fast you will miss it. If parking is full try again at a different time. Worth it!!!!

A beautiful little family hiking spot! The kids were really excited when they found the steps up to the top of the falls and were able to make their way upstream climbing the big rocks.

Really nice short trail.

Tired of Rock City or Ruby falls? Tired of spending money? Well let me tell you about Glen Falls. If you have been there then you dont need to read this. You already know. If it is unknown to you. Listen up! GO! you will love it. 1st let me say, it is a bit of a hike. My estimates put it at about 600 yardsof trail. It is mostly a downhill slope and safe although there are some smaller rocks you wanna be mindful of. As you get near, you will hear water. Keep going on the path and you will come to the falls. While not crazy impressive...keep going up. It is slightly challenging, so physically challenged or older not very in shape people may not like this trek. You must use caution. While it is generally safe, you want to be mindful of drop-offs. And a rocky path which may have loose gravel. Younger kids should be monitored closely. Just be safe and it will be worth it. Continue up the path and you will come to a short wooden bridge. If you are adventurous, take off your shoes and socks and get in. The water will feel great. Very shallow when you step in. It does get deeper as u move further back towards the waterfall though.bring a small towel to dry off. Once you put shoes back on, Continue over bridge and you will round a corner to some rock steps. Go ahead...go up. At the top, you may say it has its own version of Fat Man Squeeze. Make your way thru. You are now overlooking the short wood bridge. This is another spot to be mindful of the drop off but be careful and keep going up the path. Here you will come to larger and I mean large! flatter boulders easily walkable on. You can walk up a few hundred yards and see the shallow water flowing down these huge boulders. You cant go much further as the road is way up the bank and I wouldnt risk trying to get there. Basically make your way back down and back to the trailhead. Directions as best as i can give:take Ochs Rd off St Elmos Ave.(1st traffic light approx 500 ft south of the incline Railway).Drive up Ochs Rd just under 1 1/2 miles. There is a pull off (on left) approx 350 yards past Sanders Rd. Park and you will see a path down a small hill. There is an info sign with some rules and the hazards. You can only go 1 way, to the right. I gave the walking distance at the beginning of my review. I hope this helps you should you go. I added pics. Good luck. Always be safe.

This was recommended to me as a place that was good for babies to swim in. We just went with 6 kids under 5 years old and several adults and it was great! The pool at the bridge is shallow (a few inches deep) for babies and small children but it gets closer to 5 feet deep back in the corner where the adults could get all the way in the water. It was also very shaded between 1 and 2pm in the middle of July.

Great short hike! I hike this trail with my 3 year old and 1 year old. They love playing in the water at the falls. We have seen snakes here in the water so just keep an eye out! I think they are common watersnakes but I am by no means an expert.

You need to go over the bridge, up the rock stairs, through the little rock cave, and follow the path a little longer and youll get to some very very pretty areas.

This is a nice enjoyable hike no matter the season. Since it has been a little dry there was not much water flowing so we were able to hike up the creek bed. This is a really easy hike and there are some beautiful rock formations to see and enjoy!

Wonderful short hike right off the main road. Get there early in the morning on the weekends (before 9 am) to avoid trail traffic and to find a parking spot. The falls are nice but not anything spectacular. However the short hike is what will make the overall experience pleasant for most people.

Nice trails. Not too difficult some good views of streams and falls

Absolutely beautiful. Such a jewel. Great family hike. Could use larger parking area due to the increased interest and usage.

Glen falls is pretty great. It is off the beaten path but there is a nice trail to get back there. If I remember it is about a mile hike. There is a pretty nice elevation profile in and out. In the hike in there is a great rock wall to one side and the canyon to the other side. The forest is beautiful. Worth the hike.

Great trail for the family. The first quarter mile is a pretty tough uphill. If your coming in from the Guild Trail Head it can be a little tricky to find. Its basically a drop righf off the road and you pass it quickly. Park at Alabama and St. Elmo on the street.

We loved it!!! Amazing place the falls sound so beautiful!!! Well be back for sure!!!!

Not a bad hike, and the little tunnel to get to the top of the fall was cool. But it would be much better if there had been more rain recently; at the bottom of the fall it wasnt much more than a trickle now (July 5, 2019). We also had trouble spotting the trail head. The tiny Glen Falls sign was hidden by a car at the parking area, which was just a small pull-off from the highway.

This is a great hike for kids and picnicking!! We went for a maternity photoshoot and it was absolutely perfect. The lower falls were dried up, which I had never seen before. But it still made for great pictures and not a difficult hike for an 8 month preggo, like myself ️

Nice family trail, ok with kids. Just the final is a little bit difficult (climbing along the waterfall). But with carefulness it is ok.

Beautiful gradual rock riverbed culminating in a pool area. Easy hike from the road. Highly recommend.

Found this place on accident, and it ended up being a really neat place. Lots of cool rock formations to photograph. Pretty nice trail it looked like. I didnt walk much of the trail but the little creek/falls area was really peaceful. Drove down this road all my life and never knew this little place was there.

Short hike, awesome swimming at the waterfall. After your done with tye waterfall keep going past it and take a right at the stone steps to hike further upstream of the waterfall

Its a neat little hike..

Nice easy hike, falls were beautiful!!

Nice little hike down.

We had a great time hiking to the falls. The dogs navigated over tough terrain. It was about 1.5 miles. Great place for the dogs to take a dip and get some good photos.Not a lot of off street parking at the trailhead. So I would go early in the am. Wear bug repellant.

It’s a half mile to the first set of falls, then you have to go off trail and down the rocks to get to them. If you stay on the trail and keep going, you’ll come to a bridge and small pool. Keep going. When the trail splits, keep right and go up the stairs and through the rocks to find these falls. It is not deep at all and great for kids and is about a mile in.

Glen Falls is a great quick hike with kids. Find the stairs to your right about 3/4 of a mile in and go through the cave. Thats how you get to the falls and water. Even in June when the water was very low and the fall was dried up, we still had a blast! Not too difficult, just watch for a couple places where the path is narrow and its a pretty sharp drop off on one side. Get there early bc the parking for the trail is about 10 cars long and just a gravel curb right off the road.

Good moderate hike. Limited parking at Trailhead. Not much water in the falls on my visit.

Nice little hike. Its about a half a mile from the road. A little rocky in areas but worth the trip.

Nice hike..interesting place.. love the big stones and the flowing water...

Great trail short walk to falls.

Cool trail with lots to explore around the rivers and falls.

Very nice, well kept trail. It is also a fairly easy trail. Nice falls and beautiful views.

Great place! Hike is short and easy to waterfall!

Nice brisk hike to the stream below pull off!

Nice hike. Water is low in the summer.

Great little hike. Bad timing, no real water falls due to lack of rain.

Beautiful. Will definitely go back.

Half mile hike to the falls, right after the bridge follow the stone staircase up and through the gorge. Pretty spectacular. Parking can be an issue.

Great hike, cool view.

The trail was well marked and the water fall was amazing.

A perfect short hike! You gotta stop and wade at the base of the falls. Find the stone steps and youll find the hidden cave passage.

Fun walk, awesome destination!

Omg the hike was so peaceful. We went during the dry season so we got to explore the area more of a mountain hike . It was Just amazing. We will definitely make another trip during the active waterfall season.

Nice walk to the waterfall on the side of a road.

Easy enough hike to do with my 6 year old but still enough to get good exercise in. We went the day after it rained and the falls were beautiful!

It was wonderful. The hike is easy and the view is beautiful.

Probably my fault for not knowing it would be dry, but literally no water when I was there. The hike itself was pretty nice, though the trails were also not the most obviously marked. Would hike again, but probably only if there were confirmed water

Gorgeous!

Nice short east hike to a cool small falls and stream. Can get very crowded

Beautiful place

Great short hike!!

Quick hike from the car but you could spend all day out here!

Beautiful views and very relaxing. Not over crowded and also dog friendly. However be prepared for ticks. Iv found 4 on me and 5 on my dog (so far)

Beautiful spot for a quick hike out to the falls. The trail past the falls gets a little narrow. Its (I think) the closest falls to downtown Chattanooga. Definitely beautiful and worth the short hike.

I had a panic attack, but it was beautiful!

Great little hike! The pull off is small, unmarked. If you are coming up Ochs Highway, go past the Ruby Falls turn off approximately 100+ yards and it is on the left. There is a sign, but you would miss it driving by. Nice scenery with the trail being moderately easy.

My family loves this hike! My St. Elmo friends and call it The Butt Burner because its great exercise. Its a hike that you can take even in the worst heat of the summer because its shaded.

Easy but rewarding hike approx a mile long. Some inclines on the way back, but great for any skill level.

Great spot for a small waterfall and lots of space for kids to play in the water. Highly recommended.

Easy hike in and out. Lots to explore.

The waterfall was spectacular for being so close to the trailhead.

The views are amazing and its not too difficult of a trail. We took our 1yr old girl.

Nice hike for the whole family!!

Beautiful hike. Parking is limited though.

Most amazing, peaceful walk in nature.

It was a short hike to Glen falls. The hike was very nice and easy, but it is not wheelchair friendly. There is parking, but it is limited, right at the trailhead.

Glen Falls is a beautiful hike.

Very pretty and fairly fast easy trail.

Small parking area. No preliminary signs to prepare to stop. Half mile in, half mile out. Falls are not spectacular but still terrific. Top surprises, a spot to wade or dangle feet in pool of water and the caves. Nothing to crawl through or get lost in but fun for imaginative people.

I really enjoy Glen falls. Its not a far hike and the water is beautiful. Up creek is my favorite place. Its nice to expore yourself and show another friend or bring kids. Watch out for the posion oak.

Not much water flowing

It took several maps/waze apps to get us even close but finally had to ask a local resident how to access this trail. Its pretty short but super cool, with amazing falls right up under the highway! You feel like youre the only one who knows about it once you find it!

Loved it!

Nice little hiking trail with some great scenic views

Worth the walk

Nice little hike and multiple water falls to view, very popular place on Lookout mountain.

Its perfect for anyone just wanting to spend a little time outdoors. Its a gorgeous, easy level hiking trail. Parking is extremely limited. There isnt an actual parking lot its just a pull off directly off the main road. Its an area the could hold about 5 cars. It is directly on the road. There are other trails in the area that may be better for some people due to the parking area. It was easy to find.

Short hike but a great payoff after some rain. Probably not as much flow before a rain. Beautiful spot to just relax and reflect.

Awesome for my family we have little ones and they were able to keep up !

A bit biggy, steep in the beginning, but worth the trip.

Beautiful! Hidden gem of Chattanooga!

Stopped to stretch our legs. Short trail hike, very nice, quiet and clean. Very scenic area.

Very little water falling in early June. Fairly easy hike with a fun rock tunnel and beach area to relax.

No water in falls

Beautiful and accessible hike. great for small kids

This is a great waterfall. There is also a small cave you walk thru to get to the top of the waterfall. The trail is kinda hard to find its right off the side of the road with a trail sign and a small parking spot. Stay on the main trail dont follow another trail off the main one.

Short and easy hike to a small waterfall. Continue past the waterfall and up the stone steps to the stream above for excellent places to picnic and sunbathe. Can be a little crowded on weekends, though.

Beautiful and peaceful

Such a beautiful spot close to the city!

Great easy hike for young families.

Great hiking trails

Good waterfalls to hike to

Fairly easy hike and beautiful falls. Watch for wet, slippery rocks!