Waterfall Hikes Near Whitwell, TN

1,652 residents
Chicago Time Zone
48 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Whitwell? There are 48 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Whitwell. 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 35.1918°N, -85.5212°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Whitwell

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

44 of 48 gauged

44 waterfalls near Whitwell have live flow data today

Baker Falls Barely Flowing Big Falls Barely Flowing Bluehole Falls Barely Flowing Bosworth Falls Barely Flowing Cascade Falls Barely Flowing Copperas Falls Barely Flowing Little Falls Barely Flowing Machine Falls Barely Flowing Ovoca Falls Barely Flowing Rainbow Falls Barely Flowing Rutledge Falls Barely Flowing Benton Falls Moderate Bridal Veil Falls Moderate Cascade Falls Moderate Deer Lick Falls Moderate Jumpoff Falls Moderate Monteagle Falls Moderate Burgess Falls Barely Flowing Cane Creek Falls Barely Flowing Fall Creek Falls Barely Flowing Hemlock Falls Barely Flowing Piney Creek Falls Barely Flowing Virgin Falls Barely Flowing Cul-car-mac Falls Barely Flowing De Soto Falls Barely Flowing High Falls Barely Flowing Little Falls Barely Flowing Foster Falls Barely Flowing Great Falls Barely Flowing Rainbow Falls Barely Flowing Hilliard Falls Barely Flowing Pilot Falls Barely Flowing Keown Falls Barely Flowing Laurel Falls Barely Flowing Middle Creek Falls Barely Flowing Three Creeks Falls Barely Flowing Little Falls Barely Flowing Little River Falls Barely Flowing Lula Falls Barely Flowing

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Sunday

Sunny · 90°F

Aft 91°F Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sat 91°F Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 90°F Sunny Best
Lab 85°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Tue 85°F Sunny
Wed 87°F Sunny
Thu 88°F Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Whitwell

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Bridal Veil Falls Moderate · 12 cfs 37th percentile
  2. 2 Monteagle Falls Moderate · 12 cfs 37th percentile
  3. 3 Jumpoff Falls Moderate · 12 cfs 37th percentile
  4. 4 Cascade Falls Moderate · 12 cfs 37th percentile
  5. 5 Deer Lick Falls Moderate · 12 cfs 37th percentile
  6. 6 Benton Falls Moderate · 25 cfs 26th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Whitwell (9 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 Whitwell (26 waterfalls)

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

Foster Falls waterfall

Foster Falls

23.8 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
1.6 miles 200 ft

All 48 Waterfalls Near Whitwell

Crystal Falls waterfall

Crystal Falls

25.1 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Hemlock Falls waterfall

Hemlock Falls

19.5 miles away
Tennessee
Easy
2.0 miles 200 ft
De Soto Falls waterfall

De Soto Falls

19.3 miles away
Alabama
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Great Falls waterfall

Great Falls

21.8 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Morphy Falls

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

Little Falls

21.6 miles away
Alabama
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Rutledge Falls waterfall

Rutledge Falls

24.2 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Snow Falls waterfall

Snow Falls

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

Laurel Falls

29.2 miles away
Tennessee
Easy
2.6 miles 314 ft
Machine Falls waterfall

Machine Falls

25.5 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
1.6 miles 200 ft
Little Falls waterfall

Little Falls

25.8 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
1.6 miles 200 ft
Bluehole Falls waterfall

Bluehole Falls

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

Big Falls

15.2 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft

Ovoca Falls

3.3 miles away
Tennessee
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft
Virgin Falls waterfall

Virgin Falls

17.2 miles away
Tennessee
Hard
8.2 miles 1,200 ft
Rainbow Falls waterfall

Rainbow Falls

13.6 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Copperas Falls

45.5 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Bosworth Falls

13.5 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Baker Falls waterfall

Baker Falls

4.4 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Cascade Falls waterfall

Cascade Falls

25.1 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Whitwell

Are there free waterfalls near Whitwell?

There are 20 free waterfalls near Whitwell, including Baker Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Whitwell?

There are 9 easy waterfall hikes near Whitwell, including Benton Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Whitwell?

There are 26 dog-friendly waterfalls near Whitwell, including Baker Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Whitwell?

There are 29 kid-friendly waterfalls near Whitwell, including Benton Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Whitwell?

There are 6 waterfalls that allow swimming near Whitwell, including Bluehole Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Whitwell?

The shortest waterfall hike near Whitwell is Baker Falls at 0.1 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Whitwell?

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

Do any waterfalls near Whitwell require permits?

Yes, 2 waterfalls near Whitwell require a permit. Check individual trail pages for current permit details.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Whitwell?

Yes, 18 waterfalls near Whitwell have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Whitwell?

The closest waterfall to Whitwell is Foster Falls, approximately 7 miles away.

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