Waterfall Hikes Near Midtown, TN

1,260 residents
New York Time Zone
31 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Midtown? There are 31 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Midtown. 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 35.8813°N, -84.5715°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Midtown

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

27 of 31 gauged

27 waterfalls near Midtown have live flow data today

Abrams Falls Barely Flowing Bald River Falls Barely Flowing Bullet Creek Falls Barely Flowing Basin Falls Moderate Laurel Falls Moderate Ozone Falls Moderate Benton Falls Low Cane Creek Falls Barely Flowing Fall Creek Falls Barely Flowing Hemlock Falls Barely Flowing Piney Creek Falls Barely Flowing Virgin Falls Barely Flowing Double Drop Falls Barely Flowing Jacks Rock Falls Barely Flowing Double Falls Barely Flowing Magendanz Falls Barely Flowing Northrup Falls Barely Flowing Flatrock Falls Barely Flowing Great Falls Barely Flowing Hilliard Falls Low Pilot Falls Low Ray Falls Low Stinging Fork Falls Low Lower Falls Moderate Lower Piney Falls Barely Flowing Upper Piney Falls Barely Flowing The Falls Barely Flowing

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Tuesday

Mostly Sunny · 89°F

Aft 96°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 91°F Patchy Fog then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Lab 88°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Tue 89°F Mostly Sunny Best
Wed 91°F Sunny
Thu 91°F Sunny
Fri 89°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Midtown

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Lower Falls Moderate · 652 cfs 67th 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 Benton Falls Low · 25 cfs 22nd percentile
  6. 6 Stinging Fork Falls Low · 1 cfs 12th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Midtown (8 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.

Ozone Falls waterfall

Ozone Falls

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

Laurel Falls

31.9 miles away
Tennessee
Easy
2.6 miles 314 ft

All 31 Waterfalls Near Midtown

Benton Falls waterfall

Benton Falls

13.6 miles away
Tennessee
Easy
3.0 miles 200 ft

Morphy Falls

30.9 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Hemlock Falls waterfall

Hemlock Falls

19.5 miles away
Tennessee
Easy
2.0 miles 200 ft
Abrams Falls waterfall

Abrams Falls

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

Crystal Falls

25.1 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 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
Bald River Falls waterfall

Bald River Falls

28.5 miles away
Tennessee
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft
Piney Creek Falls waterfall

Piney Creek Falls

15.2 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Lower Falls waterfall

Lower Falls

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

Great Falls

21.8 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Midtown

Are there free waterfalls near Midtown?

There are 13 free waterfalls near Midtown, including Bald River Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Midtown?

There are 8 easy waterfall hikes near Midtown, including Bald River Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Midtown?

There are 17 dog-friendly waterfalls near Midtown, including Bald River Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Midtown?

There are 17 kid-friendly waterfalls near Midtown, including Abrams Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Midtown?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Midtown?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near Midtown?

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

Do any waterfalls near Midtown require permits?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Midtown?

Yes, 18 waterfalls near Midtown have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Midtown?

The closest waterfall to Midtown is Ozone Falls, approximately 10.2 miles away.

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