Waterfall Hikes Near Rutledge, TN

1,550 residents
New York Time Zone
11 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Tomato farms line the valley around Rutledge under the long wall of Clinch Mountain. The eleven falls on this page gather far to the south in the high Smokies, so plan full days. Laurel Falls is the gentle pick, 80 feet of water after 2.6 miles. Rainbow Falls turns hard, 5.4 miles to an 80 foot drop. Mouse Creek Falls lets you swim below its 45 feet and bring the dog, which few on this list allow.

Located at 36.2757°N, -83.5311°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Rutledge

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

11 of 11 gauged

11 waterfalls near Rutledge have live flow data today

Abrams Falls Barely Flowing Buckeye 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 Little Creek Falls Low Mingo Falls Low Mouse Creek Falls Barely Flowing

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Tuesday

Mostly Sunny · 90°F

Aft 97°F Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sat 95°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 91°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Lab 89°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Tue 90°F Mostly Sunny Best
Wed 91°F Sunny
Thu 92°F Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Rutledge

Updated 38 minutes ago

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

  1. 1 Little Creek Falls Low · 215 cfs 11th percentile
  2. 2 Mingo Falls Low · 215 cfs 11th percentile
  3. 3 Abrams Falls Barely Flowing · 98 cfs 9th percentile
  4. 4 Grotto Falls Barely Flowing · 27 cfs 2nd percentile
  5. 5 Laurel Falls Barely Flowing · 27 cfs 2nd percentile
  6. 6 Rainbow Falls Barely Flowing · 27 cfs 2nd percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Rutledge (1 waterfall)

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.

Laurel Falls waterfall

Laurel Falls

36 miles away
Tennessee
Easy
2.6 miles 314 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Rutledge (4 waterfalls)

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

Grotto Falls waterfall

Grotto Falls

41.2 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.6 miles 585 ft
Mouse Creek Falls waterfall

Mouse Creek Falls

19.3 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
4.2 miles 600 ft

All 11 Waterfalls Near Rutledge

Laurel Falls waterfall

Laurel Falls

36 miles away
Tennessee
Easy
2.6 miles 314 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
Wilson Falls waterfall

Wilson Falls

15.6 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Ramsey Cascades waterfall

Ramsey Cascades

42.8 miles away
Tennessee
Hard
8.0 miles 2,200 ft
Mouse Creek Falls waterfall

Mouse Creek Falls

19.3 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
4.2 miles 600 ft
Little Creek Falls waterfall

Little Creek Falls

24.4 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Flatrock Falls

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

Mingo Falls

15.4 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
0.4 miles 160 ft
Abrams Falls waterfall

Abrams Falls

27.2 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
5.0 miles 675 ft

Buckeye Falls

17 miles away
Tennessee
Hard
8.0 miles 2 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Rutledge

Are there free waterfalls near Rutledge?

There are 7 free waterfalls near Rutledge, including Buckeye Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Rutledge?

There is 1 easy waterfall hike near Rutledge, including Laurel Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Rutledge?

There are 4 dog-friendly waterfalls near Rutledge, including Buckeye Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Rutledge?

There are 6 kid-friendly waterfalls near Rutledge, including Abrams Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Rutledge?

There is 1 waterfall that allows swimming near Rutledge, including Mouse Creek Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Rutledge?

The shortest waterfall hike near Rutledge is Abrams Falls at 0.4 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Rutledge?

The tallest waterfall near Rutledge is Buckeye Falls at 475 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Rutledge?

Yes, 11 waterfalls near Rutledge have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Rutledge?

The closest waterfall to Rutledge is Laurel Falls, approximately 31.9 miles away.

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