Walter Hill Hydroelectric Station
Walter Hill Hydroelectric Station
Walter Hill Hydroelectric Station
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lynnroebuck
Nashville, TN116 contributions
Feb 2013 • Couples
Walter Hill Hydroelectric Station on the Stone's River was an interesting encounter at the time of our visit. This early 1900's hydroelectric station is no longer in use but the dam area is a noted spot for photography. Do watch your step since much ‘horse poop' was along the trails and at the dam area. Do take everything you need for a visit, sturdy shoes, drinking water, snacks, etc. Also we saw no facilities so plan ahead.
Written March 29, 2013
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CivilWarTraveller57
Murfreesboro, TN45 contributions
Aug 2017 • Family
If you have not been here yet, you should know that while it is a great place, families with younger kids may want to use caution.
When you park, it is a very short walk to the river bank, but you do have to walk down a small hill that can be slippery if it is wet.
The banks along the river downstream of the "falls" are all small rocks. So best to bring shoes.
Finally, the current can be swift, especially after a rain.
That being said, we love to come here and just listen to the sound of the "falls" and wade out into the cool water.
There is a boat launch located in the same area, and you can climb to the top of the "falls" for swimming as well. It tends to be deeper and has less current.
When you park, it is a very short walk to the river bank, but you do have to walk down a small hill that can be slippery if it is wet.
The banks along the river downstream of the "falls" are all small rocks. So best to bring shoes.
Finally, the current can be swift, especially after a rain.
That being said, we love to come here and just listen to the sound of the "falls" and wade out into the cool water.
There is a boat launch located in the same area, and you can climb to the top of the "falls" for swimming as well. It tends to be deeper and has less current.
Written April 23, 2018
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R Giansanti
Staffordshire, UK26,131 contributions
Mar 2018 • Friends
The Walter Hill Hydroelectric Station is a beautiful place to visit. You can feel the powerfully charged falls when you get close to them. At the bottom it is very loud, but it gets quiet as you make your way to the top.
It was a gorgeous day out when we visited. There were people fishing, reading in lounge chairs, and barbecuing. There is a boat ramp, picnic tables, and trails also available at this location. It is a great place for a day out. It’s so beautiful I feel it is a must see when in the Murfreesboro area.
It was a gorgeous day out when we visited. There were people fishing, reading in lounge chairs, and barbecuing. There is a boat ramp, picnic tables, and trails also available at this location. It is a great place for a day out. It’s so beautiful I feel it is a must see when in the Murfreesboro area.
Written March 19, 2018
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letsdosomething
Murfreesboro, TN67 contributions
Jul 2013 • Solo
Station in ruins, not much to see. Water stinks, no really..stinky. Right next to Mt. Trashmore, the dump that takes everyones trash in a 2 hour radius. Could and should be nice but it never will be thanks to dump.
Written January 8, 2014
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Travelgirls J
Nashville70 contributions
Sep 2015 • Friends
I love going here to view the water on a pretty day. It is only 10 mins from our house. You can see families walking around and exploring. It is not a big place but beautiful none the less.
Written April 25, 2016
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Richard D
Murfreesboro, TN66 contributions
Mar 2016
Nothing to see here. Down stream from the dump. If you fish here, throw them all back. Nice picnic area but some of the folks using this area are a bit sketchy. My friends and I used to go out there when it was in the middle of nowhere and swim but that was before the dump. Don't be in this area after the sun goes down. A different sort of clientele rolls in.
Written March 12, 2016
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117chucka
Madison, AL92 contributions
Jan 2016 • Couples
It took us 2 days to find this attraction because the instructions are vague. It is located on US 231 2 miles north of Hwy 268 on the right ( East ) just before you go over the bridge. Go down the dirt road and there it is. Only a shell of a building is still but the 8 ft high water fall is very picturesque.standing. If you are in the area its nice to see from an Engineering feat and the serene waterfall.
Written January 13, 2016
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C C
33 contributions
Feb 2015
Map in this site is way off...it's just down the street from the VA hospital. I just happened to find on my second day in town. It's not not marked with a blue sign like the rest of of sites. Beautiful area and I love the sound!! Water is very clear. I wish I could find more information about the site. It's not a popular tourist attraction and I wouldn't take young children. BUT I really enjoyed it!!
Written February 16, 2015
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nocinco
Murfreesboro, TN62 contributions
Aug 2019
nice place to see and they have a few picnic tables for a meal could use cleaning up a bit and real close to the county dump 50 years ago this was real nice now just nice and stinks of dump in heat of summer good fishing up or down river i have had 5 fish small mouth stringers of 20lbs plus in the spring
Written October 9, 2019
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Monie B
Nashville, TN11 contributions
Mar 2019 • Couples
The dam is a really unique place in Murfreesboro. There are many spots that you can see the river, and witness the amazing power of water. I think the area could use a good cleanup, as it seems that people use it as a dumping ground. I was a little disappointed in the quality of the road down to it. The Greenway trail is a nice addition though.
Written May 7, 2019
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