Waterfall Hikes Near East Cleveland, TN

2,146 residents
New York Time Zone
47 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near East Cleveland? There are 47 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of East Cleveland. These trails range from drive_up to moderate difficulty, providing options for both casual hikers and experienced adventurers looking to explore the region's natural beauty.

Located at 35.1524°N, -84.8541°W

Map of Waterfalls Near East Cleveland

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

43 of 47 gauged

43 waterfalls near East Cleveland have live flow data today

Bald River Falls Moderate Bullet Creek Falls Moderate Basin Falls Barely Flowing Laurel Falls Barely Flowing Ozone Falls Barely Flowing Bemis Camp Falls Barely Flowing Big Falls Barely Flowing Leatherwood Falls Barely Flowing Middle Falls Barely Flowing Santeetlah Bluff Falls Barely Flowing Sassafras Falls Barely Flowing Upper Falls Barely Flowing Stewart Falls Barely Flowing Benton Falls Moderate Bridal Veil Falls Low Cascade Falls Low Deer Lick Falls Low Jumpoff Falls Low Monteagle Falls Low Cane Creek Falls Barely Flowing Fall Creek Falls Barely Flowing Hemlock Falls Barely Flowing Piney Creek Falls Barely Flowing Double Drop Falls Barely Flowing Foster Falls Barely Flowing High Falls Barely Flowing Hilliard Falls Barely Flowing Ray Falls Barely Flowing Stinging Fork Falls Barely Flowing Kennedy Falls Moderate Keown Falls Barely Flowing Laurel Falls Barely Flowing Middle Creek Falls Barely Flowing Three Creeks Falls Barely Flowing Little Falls Barely Flowing Lower Piney Falls Low Upper Piney Falls Low Lula Falls Barely Flowing

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny · 95°F

Aft 95°F Mostly Sunny Best
Sat 96°F Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 93°F Sunny
Lab 89°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Tue 90°F Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Wed 91°F Sunny
Thu 92°F Sunny

Flowing best right now near East Cleveland

Updated about 2 hours ago

Ranked by live stream-gauge flow versus each waterfall's seasonal normal.

  1. 1 Kennedy Falls Moderate · 652 cfs 66th percentile
  2. 2 Bald River Falls Moderate · 83 cfs 29th percentile
  3. 3 Bullet Creek Falls Moderate · 83 cfs 29th percentile
  4. 4 Benton Falls Moderate · 25 cfs 26th percentile
  5. 5 Monteagle Falls Low · 12 cfs 22nd percentile
  6. 6 Bridal Veil Falls Low · 12 cfs 22nd percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near East Cleveland (11 waterfalls)

Easy access waterfalls are drive-up or short-walk friendly. Perfect for families, casual visitors, or anyone who loves waterfalls but is "so-so" about hiking.

Benton Falls waterfall

Benton Falls

13.6 miles away
Tennessee
Easy
3.0 miles 200 ft
Falling Water Falls waterfall

Falling Water Falls

17.8 miles away
Tennessee
Easy
0.3 miles 100 ft

All 47 Waterfalls Near East Cleveland

Laurel Falls waterfall

Laurel Falls

31.9 miles away
Tennessee
Easy
2.6 miles 314 ft
Basin Falls waterfall

Basin Falls

25 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Foster Falls waterfall

Foster Falls

23.8 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
1.6 miles 200 ft
Keown Falls waterfall

Keown Falls

49.7 miles away
Georgia
Moderate
1.8 miles 400 ft
Bald River Falls waterfall

Bald River Falls

28.5 miles away
Tennessee
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft
Ozone Falls waterfall

Ozone Falls

25.4 miles away
Tennessee
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft
Upper Falls waterfall

Upper Falls

44.5 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
0.5 miles 100 ft

Jumpoff Falls

41.6 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Middle Falls waterfall

Middle Falls

43.5 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
4.5 miles 400 ft

Sassafras Falls

42.6 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Big Falls waterfall

Big Falls

43.1 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Bridal Veil Falls waterfall

Bridal Veil Falls

22.1 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.0 miles 200 ft

Monteagle Falls

22.3 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Leatherwood Falls waterfall

Leatherwood Falls

43.7 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Bemis Camp Falls

35.1 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft

Santeetlah Bluff Falls

35.4 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Stewart Falls waterfall

Stewart Falls

35.3 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Deer Lick Falls

31.5 miles away
Tennessee
Easy
0.6 miles 50 ft
Cane Creek Falls waterfall

Cane Creek Falls

16.1 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Fall Creek Falls waterfall

Fall Creek Falls

16 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.4 miles 300 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near East Cleveland

Are there free waterfalls near East Cleveland?

There are 23 free waterfalls near East Cleveland, including Bald River Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near East Cleveland?

There are 11 easy waterfall hikes near East Cleveland, including Bald River Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in East Cleveland?

There are 27 dog-friendly waterfalls near East Cleveland, including Bald River Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near East Cleveland?

There are 29 kid-friendly waterfalls near East Cleveland, including Bald River Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near East Cleveland?

There are 3 waterfalls that allow swimming near East Cleveland, including Foster Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near East Cleveland?

The shortest waterfall hike near East Cleveland is Bald River Falls at 0.1 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near East Cleveland?

The tallest waterfall near East Cleveland is Fall Creek Falls at 256 feet.

Do any waterfalls near East Cleveland require permits?

Yes, 1 waterfall near East Cleveland requires a permit. Check individual trail pages for current permit details.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around East Cleveland?

Yes, 29 waterfalls near East Cleveland have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to East Cleveland?

The closest waterfall to East Cleveland is Benton Falls, approximately 11.5 miles away.

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