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Ruby Falls
Chattanooga, the scenic city, is home to some of the world’s unique attractions, including Ruby Falls. Just a few minutes from downtown Chattanooga, you cannot miss something new to learn, experience, and discover at Ruby Falls. It is the nation’s home of the tallest and deepest waterfall that was accidentally found by Leo Lambert in 1928, within Lookout Mountain, Chattanooga. Ruby falls is a scenic spot with a series of underground streams about 145-feet, hidden in the 2388 summit of the mountain. Unlike other mountain caves, it had no natural openings and could not be accessed until the 20th century. Leo Lambert named the falls after his wife Ruby and officially opened the Chattanooga attraction to the public in 1929.
Guided Tours
Guided tours help explore the cavern path and ancient geological formations. Sweeping views of Tennessee valley are plenty from the historical Lookout Mountain Tower, Ruby Falls Village Plaza, and Blue Heron Overlook. Apart from being committed to environmental sustainability and cave conservation, of all the attractions in the United States Ruby Falls, is the first attraction to earn certification from Green Globe. It is acknowledged as the leading tourist attraction in sustainability.
About Ruby Falls
Ruby Falls is a 0.3km trail that features a waterfall that is great for all skill levels. The trails are used for nature trips and walking and are fully accessible year-round. The formation of the cave is breathtaking and easy to maneuver.
The Lookout Mountain caverns that include Ruby Falls are limestone caves. The caves were formed due to slightly acidic groundwater entering subterranean streams and slowly dissolving the soluble limestone. The solution caused narrow cracks that widened into the caves and the passages. This process is known as chemical weathering. Ruby Falls consist of many types of cave formations or speleothems, including stalagmites and stalactites, flowstone, drapery, and columns.
The falls are based at the end of the main path of Ruby Falls in a vertical shaft. The stream that is found 1120 feet underground finds its water source from both natural springs and rainwater. The waters meet in the cave floor and then flow through the mountain until it eventually joins the Tennessee River at the base of Lookout Mountain.
At Ruby Falls, you descend 260 feet by glass-front elevator into the Historic Lookout Mountain. There you will explore more of the underground cavern with the help of a guide. You will be able to see the falls as you discover why such a breathtaking destination is categorized as one of the best places to visit in Tennessee. At Ruby Falls, true adventure awaits.
Spectacular Views at Ruby Falls
Some of the spectacular views at Ruby Falls include:
• The Cumberland plateau
• Lookout Mountain Tower
• Tennessee River and Valley
• Blue Heron Overlook
• Village Plaza and Gift Shop
You can grab a bite in the Cavern Café while visiting one of the best caves in Tennessee. Another exciting feature is the High Point ZIP Adventure at Ruby Falls. It features a 40-foot climbing tower with 700 ft of rushing zip lines and different routes of varying difficulty, where you will be able to soar above treetops for an aerial view of the area.
Next, check out the caverns at Racoon Mountain and do some overnight camping!
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