Waterfall Hikes Near Lebanon, TN

39,562 residents
Chicago Time Zone
18 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Lebanon is the county seat with the square and the antique stores, and its waterfall list points east toward the edge of the Cumberland Plateau. Cummins Falls drops 75 feet into a pool where swimming is allowed, reached by 2.5 moderate miles, dogs too. Burgess Falls stands taller at 136 feet, with a mile and a half of trail. Baker Falls stretches the legs at 8.2 hard miles. Eighteen falls show up in range.

Located at 36.2040°N, -86.3481°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Lebanon

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

18 of 18 gauged

12 of 18 waterfalls near Lebanon are flowing strongly today

Baker Falls Roaring Big Falls Roaring Bluehole Falls Roaring Bosworth Falls Roaring Cascade Falls Roaring Copperas Falls Roaring Little Falls Roaring Machine Falls Roaring Ovoca Falls Roaring Rainbow Falls Roaring Rutledge Falls Roaring Burgess Falls Moderate Cul-car-mac Falls Roaring Cummins Falls Moderate Dry Creek Falls Moderate Great Falls Moderate Rainbow Falls Moderate

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Sunday

Mostly Sunny · 60°F

Tod 71°F Showers And Thunderstorms
Thu 72°F Areas Of Fog then Mostly Sunny
Fri 68°F Areas Of Fog then Mostly Sunny
Sat 60°F Mostly Sunny
Sun 60°F Mostly Sunny Best
Mon 63°F Sunny
Tue 68°F Sunny

Flowing best right now near Lebanon

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 Rutledge Falls Roaring · 35 cfs 100th percentile
  2. 2 Rainbow Falls Roaring · 35 cfs 100th percentile
  3. 3 Ovoca Falls Roaring · 35 cfs 100th percentile
  4. 4 Machine Falls Roaring · 35 cfs 100th percentile
  5. 5 Little Falls Roaring · 35 cfs 100th percentile
  6. 6 Copperas Falls Roaring · 35 cfs 100th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Lebanon (6 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.

Cascade Falls waterfall

Cascade Falls

42.8 miles away
Tennessee
Easy
1.5 miles Unknown

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Lebanon (8 waterfalls)

Bring your four-legged friend along! These waterfalls welcome dogs on their trails.

Cummins Falls waterfall

Cummins Falls

35.1 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.5 miles 200 ft
Burgess Falls waterfall

Burgess Falls

39.5 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
1.5 miles 200 ft

All 18 Waterfalls Near Lebanon

Cummins Falls waterfall

Cummins Falls

35.1 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.5 miles 200 ft
Rainbow Falls waterfall

Rainbow Falls

35.8 miles away
Tennessee
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Dry Creek Falls waterfall

Dry Creek Falls

36.8 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.5 miles 300 ft
LiDAR terrain view around Cul-car-mac Falls in Tennessee, about 209 feet of drop LiDAR

Cul-car-mac Falls

36.9 miles away
Tennessee
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Burgess Falls waterfall

Burgess Falls

39.5 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
1.5 miles 200 ft
Cascade Falls waterfall

Cascade Falls

42.8 miles away
Tennessee
Easy
1.5 miles Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Irvine Fall in Kentucky, about 15 feet of drop LiDAR

Irvine Fall

43 miles away
Kentucky
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Baker Falls waterfall

Baker Falls

43.5 miles away
Tennessee
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Bosworth Falls in Tennessee, about 126 feet of drop LiDAR

Bosworth Falls

43.6 miles away
Tennessee
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Aerial view around Copperas Falls in Tennessee Aerial

Copperas Falls

43.7 miles away
Tennessee
Easy
1.5 miles Unknown
Rainbow Falls waterfall

Rainbow Falls

43.7 miles away
Tennessee
Unknown
Unknown Unknown

Ovoca Falls

44.9 miles away
Tennessee
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Big Falls waterfall

Big Falls

45.3 miles away
Tennessee
Easy
1.3 miles 118 ft
Bluehole Falls waterfall

Bluehole Falls

45.4 miles away
Tennessee
Easy
1.3 miles 118 ft
Little Falls waterfall

Little Falls

45.5 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
1.6 miles 200 ft
Machine Falls waterfall

Machine Falls

45.8 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
1.6 miles 200 ft
Rutledge Falls waterfall

Rutledge Falls

47.1 miles away
Tennessee
Easy
0.3 miles Unknown
Great Falls waterfall

Great Falls

49.9 miles away
Tennessee
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Lebanon

Are there free waterfalls near Lebanon?

There are 9 free waterfalls near Lebanon, including Baker Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Lebanon?

There are 6 easy waterfall hikes near Lebanon, including Big Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Lebanon?

There are 8 dog-friendly waterfalls near Lebanon, including Big Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Lebanon?

There are 12 kid-friendly waterfalls near Lebanon, including Bluehole Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Lebanon?

There are 3 waterfalls that allow swimming near Lebanon, including Bluehole Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Lebanon?

The shortest waterfall hike near Lebanon is Big Falls at 0.3 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Lebanon?

The tallest waterfall near Lebanon is Burgess Falls at 136 feet.

Do any waterfalls near Lebanon require permits?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Lebanon?

Yes, 7 waterfalls near Lebanon have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Lebanon?

The closest waterfall to Lebanon is Cummins Falls, approximately 35.1 miles away.

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