Foster Falls is known in the climbers' world as one of the premier climbing destinations in the Southeast. Foster Falls cliff offers a difficult as well as scenic sport climb; the cliff primarily faces south giving you plenty of warm sunshine most of the day.

"Foster Falls is a steep, compact rock tailor-made for pumpy, technical routes. The cliff line begins at Foster Falls, and runs downstream for nearly two miles, following the curving contour of Little Gizzard Creek."

"Foster Falls is almost entirely a sport climbing area, so a rack of quickdraws is all that's necessary. A 60 meter rope is useful for several routes, but is not required."
Chris Watford
Dixie Cragger's Atlas

Related Activities: hiking

Address: Jasper, TN

Distance from Outdoor Chattanooga HQ: 20 minute drive

Map(s) and directions:
From Chattanooga, take I-24 West, over Nickajack Lake, toward Jasper. Exit onto TN 28, then exit again into the town of Jasper proper. Follow signs for TN 150/US41 toward Tracy City. Follow TN 150 to the top of the plateau, passing Mountain Mart on the left. Proceed for three miles to the Foster Falls entrance on the left.

INSTRUCTIONS
The trail begins at the parking lot and passes under the dining pavilion. At this point, the trail splits and a choice must be made: For a stunning view of Foster Falls, as well as easier access t the farthest climbing areas, then go right along the top of the falls, to cross a metal foot bridge. (This is the Fiery Gizzard Trail, which goes to Grundy Forest State Natural Area). Continue along the trail, following white blazes, past the falls overlook, for about 5 minutes or so, to Climber Access Trail #1. This trail intersects the cliff between the Dihedrals and Jimmywood. Continue further to Climber Trail #2, which intersects the cliff between the Rehab Slab and the Snatch Wall.

Activity type: difficult and scenic sport climbs

Dates/Hours: open year round