Waterfall Hikes Near Tusculum, TN

3,261 residents
New York Time Zone
39 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Tusculum? There are 39 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Tusculum. 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 36.1750°N, -82.7454°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Tusculum

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

38 of 39 gauged

3 of 38 waterfalls near Tusculum are flowing strongly today

Abrams Falls Barely Flowing Big Falls Barely Flowing Dutch Creek Falls Barely Flowing Laurel Creek Falls Barely Flowing Watauga Falls Barely Flowing Blue Sea Falls Barely Flowing Crabtree Falls Barely Flowing Crystal Falls Barely Flowing Falls of Gouges Creek Barely Flowing Grassy Creek Falls Barely Flowing Mitchell Falls Barely Flowing Murphy Falls Barely Flowing Roaring Spout Falls Barely Flowing Upper Falls Barely Flowing Buckeye Falls Barely Flowing Spivey Falls Barely Flowing Catheys Creek Falls Barely Flowing Connestee Falls Barely Flowing Coon Den Falls Strong Jones Falls Strong Laurel Falls Strong Douglas Falk Barely Flowing Walker Falls Barely Flowing Flat Creek Falls Barely Flowing Glencannon Falls Barely Flowing High Falls Barely Flowing Laughing Falls Barely Flowing Looking Glass Falls Barely Flowing Maidenhair Falls Barely Flowing Slick Rock Falls Barely Flowing Linville Falls Barely Flowing Monkey Falls Barely Flowing Mouse Creek Falls Barely Flowing Ramsey Cascades Barely Flowing Reems Creek Falls Barely Flowing Second Falls Barely Flowing Yellowstone Falls Barely Flowing Upper Falls Barely Flowing

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Labor Day

Mostly Sunny · 86°F

Sat 91°F Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 88°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Lab 86°F Mostly Sunny Best
Tue 87°F Sunny
Wed 88°F Sunny
Thu 89°F Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Fri 87°F Slight Chance Rain Showers

Flowing best right now near Tusculum

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Laurel Falls Strong · 1900 cfs 88th percentile
  2. 2 Jones Falls Strong · 1900 cfs 88th percentile
  3. 3 Coon Den Falls Strong · 1900 cfs 88th percentile
  4. 4 Mouse Creek Falls Barely Flowing · 133 cfs 9th percentile
  5. 5 Flat Creek Falls Barely Flowing · 68 cfs 9th percentile
  6. 6 Spivey Falls Barely Flowing · 38 cfs 8th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Tusculum (5 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.

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Tusculum (27 waterfalls)

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

Buckeye Falls

17 miles away
Tennessee
Hard
8.0 miles 2 ft
Spivey Falls waterfall

Spivey Falls

15 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Reems Creek Falls waterfall

Reems Creek Falls

20.6 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Coon Den Falls

10.5 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.6 miles 500 ft
Laurel Falls waterfall

Laurel Falls

9.5 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.3 miles 300 ft

All 39 Waterfalls Near Tusculum

Watauga Falls

30.8 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Laurel Creek Falls waterfall

Laurel Creek Falls

44.4 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Crystal Falls waterfall

Crystal Falls

36.5 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Upper Falls waterfall

Upper Falls

35.8 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
3.3 miles 500 ft
Grassy Creek Falls waterfall

Grassy Creek Falls

34.8 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Looking Glass Falls waterfall

Looking Glass Falls

17.6 miles away
North Carolina
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft
Laughing Falls waterfall

Laughing Falls

20.5 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Abrams Falls waterfall

Abrams Falls

45.9 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
5.0 miles 675 ft
Slick Rock Falls waterfall

Slick Rock Falls

16.5 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
1.0 miles 150 ft
Yellowstone Falls waterfall

Yellowstone Falls

13.2 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
3.0 miles 400 ft
Linville Falls waterfall

Linville Falls

49.8 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
1.6 miles 250 ft
Second Falls waterfall

Second Falls

13.1 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft
Ramsey Cascades waterfall

Ramsey Cascades

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

Upper Falls

12.3 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
3.3 miles 500 ft

Glencannon Falls

9.1 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Flat Creek Falls waterfall

Flat Creek Falls

11.9 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
4.5 miles 800 ft
Catheys Creek Falls waterfall

Catheys Creek Falls

19.5 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Maidenhair Falls waterfall

Maidenhair Falls

7.5 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Connestee Falls waterfall

Connestee Falls

45.2 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
0.2 miles 50 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Tusculum

Are there free waterfalls near Tusculum?

There are 28 free waterfalls near Tusculum, including Big Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Tusculum?

There are 5 easy waterfall hikes near Tusculum, including Connestee Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Tusculum?

There are 27 dog-friendly waterfalls near Tusculum, including Big Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Tusculum?

There are 25 kid-friendly waterfalls near Tusculum, including Abrams Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Tusculum?

There are 3 waterfalls that allow swimming near Tusculum, including Laurel Creek Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Tusculum?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near Tusculum?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Tusculum?

Yes, 39 waterfalls near Tusculum have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Tusculum?

The closest waterfall to Tusculum is Buckeye Falls, approximately 11.5 miles away.

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