Waterfall Hikes Near Karns, TN

3,985 residents
New York Time Zone
29 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Karns? There are 29 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Karns. 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 35.9778°N, -84.1091°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Karns

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

29 of 29 gauged

29 waterfalls near Karns have live flow data today

Abrams Falls Low Amos Falls Barely Flowing Bald River Falls Barely Flowing Bullet Creek Falls Barely Flowing Basin Falls Moderate Laurel Falls Moderate Ozone Falls Moderate Bemis Camp Falls Moderate Big Falls Moderate Middle Falls Moderate Santeetlah Bluff Falls Moderate Sassafras Falls Moderate Upper Falls Moderate Stewart Falls Moderate Double Drop Falls Barely Flowing Jacks Rock Falls Barely Flowing Double Falls Barely Flowing Flatrock Falls Barely Flowing Grotto Falls Barely Flowing Laurel Falls Barely Flowing Rainbow Falls Barely Flowing Ramsey Cascades Barely Flowing Wilson Falls Barely Flowing Lower Falls Moderate Lower Piney Falls Barely Flowing Upper Piney Falls Barely Flowing Ray Falls Low Stinging Fork Falls Low The Falls Barely Flowing

Updated 41 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Tuesday

Sunny · 90°F

Aft 95°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 90°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Lab 88°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Tue 90°F Sunny Best
Wed 90°F Sunny
Thu 91°F Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Fri 88°F Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Karns

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 Lower Falls Moderate · 646 cfs 62nd percentile
  2. 2 Basin Falls Moderate · 4 cfs 37th percentile
  3. 3 Ozone Falls Moderate · 4 cfs 37th percentile
  4. 4 Laurel Falls Moderate · 4 cfs 37th percentile
  5. 5 Stewart Falls Moderate · 112 cfs 36th percentile
  6. 6 Upper Falls Moderate · 112 cfs 36th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Karns (7 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.

Lower Falls waterfall

Lower Falls

30.9 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
0.5 miles 100 ft
Ozone Falls waterfall

Ozone Falls

25.4 miles away
Tennessee
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft
Bald River Falls waterfall

Bald River Falls

28.5 miles away
Tennessee
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft

All 29 Waterfalls Near Karns

Flatrock Falls

31.8 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Abrams Falls waterfall

Abrams Falls

27.2 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
5.0 miles 675 ft
Lower Falls waterfall

Lower Falls

30.9 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
0.5 miles 100 ft
Jacks Rock Falls waterfall

Jacks Rock Falls

32 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Ozone Falls waterfall

Ozone Falls

25.4 miles away
Tennessee
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft
Bald River Falls waterfall

Bald River Falls

28.5 miles away
Tennessee
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft

Bemis Camp Falls

35.1 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Stewart Falls waterfall

Stewart Falls

35.3 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Santeetlah Bluff Falls

35.4 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Double Drop Falls

36.9 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Laurel Falls waterfall

Laurel Falls

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

Basin Falls

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

Laurel Falls

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

Upper Falls

44.5 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
0.5 miles 100 ft
Middle Falls waterfall

Middle Falls

43.5 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
4.5 miles 400 ft
Ray Falls waterfall

Ray Falls

21.9 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Big Falls waterfall

Big Falls

43.1 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Sassafras Falls

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

Rainbow Falls

41.2 miles away
Tennessee
Hard
5.4 miles 800 ft
Grotto Falls waterfall

Grotto Falls

41.2 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.6 miles 585 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Karns

Are there free waterfalls near Karns?

There are 19 free waterfalls near Karns, including Amos Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Karns?

There are 7 easy waterfall hikes near Karns, including Amos Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Karns?

There are 16 dog-friendly waterfalls near Karns, including Amos Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Karns?

There are 19 kid-friendly waterfalls near Karns, including Abrams Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Karns?

There is 1 waterfall that allows swimming near Karns, including Lower Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Karns?

The shortest waterfall hike near Karns is Abrams Falls at 0.1 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Karns?

The tallest waterfall near Karns is Ozone Falls at 110 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Karns?

Yes, 26 waterfalls near Karns have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Karns?

The closest waterfall to Karns is Flatrock Falls, approximately 20.3 miles away.

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