Waterfall Hikes Near Winchester, TN

9,450 residents
Chicago Time Zone
32 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Rutledge Falls is the local favorite from Winchester, a third of a mile off the road near Tullahoma, with a swimming hole at the bottom and dogs welcome. Machine Falls in the Short Springs Natural Area drops 60 feet at the end of a 1.6 mile loop with 200 feet of gain. Bluehole Falls trades half a mile of walking for another swim. The full count here is thirty-three, most of them short walks where the Cumberland Plateau breaks apart east of town.

Located at 35.1898°N, -86.1075°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Winchester

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

32 of 32 gauged

20 of 32 waterfalls near Winchester 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 Boone Falls Strong Bridal Veil Falls Moderate Cascade Falls Moderate Deer Lick Falls Moderate Jumpoff Falls Moderate Monteagle Falls Moderate Foster Falls Strong High Falls Roaring Short Creek Falls Roaring High Falls Roaring Laurel Falls Roaring Middle Creek Falls Roaring Lula Falls Roaring Piney Branch Falls Roaring Rainbow Falls Moderate

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Sunday

Mostly Sunny · 60°F

Tod 72°F Showers And Thunderstorms
Thu 71°F Areas Of Fog then Mostly Sunny
Fri 70°F Areas Of Fog then Sunny
Sat 60°F Mostly Sunny
Sun 60°F Mostly Sunny Best
Mon 63°F Sunny
Tue 67°F Sunny

Flowing best right now near Winchester

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 Short Creek Falls Roaring ยท 28 cfs 100th percentile
  2. 2 Lula Falls Roaring ยท 15 cfs 100th percentile
  3. 3 High Falls Roaring ยท 77 cfs 100th percentile
  4. 4 High Falls Roaring ยท 28 cfs 100th percentile
  5. 5 Piney Branch Falls Roaring ยท 20 cfs 99th percentile
  6. 6 Middle Creek Falls Roaring ยท 11 cfs 99th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Winchester (12 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

12 miles away
Tennessee
Easy
2.0 miles 200 ft
Rutledge Falls waterfall

Rutledge Falls

12.6 miles away
Tennessee
Easy
0.3 miles Unknown
Big Falls waterfall

Big Falls

14.4 miles away
Tennessee
Easy
1.3 miles 118 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Winchester (15 waterfalls)

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

Machine Falls waterfall

Machine Falls

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

Little Falls

14.5 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
1.6 miles 200 ft

All 32 Waterfalls Near Winchester

Cascade Falls waterfall

Cascade Falls

12 miles away
Tennessee
Easy
2.0 miles 200 ft
Rutledge Falls waterfall

Rutledge Falls

12.6 miles away
Tennessee
Easy
0.3 miles Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Jumpoff Falls in Tennessee, about 159 feet of drop LiDAR

Jumpoff Falls

13.5 miles away
Tennessee
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Machine Falls waterfall

Machine Falls

13.9 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
1.6 miles 200 ft
Big Falls waterfall

Big Falls

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

Little Falls

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

Bluehole Falls

14.6 miles away
Tennessee
Easy
1.3 miles 118 ft

Ovoca Falls

14.9 miles away
Tennessee
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Monteagle Falls in Tennessee, about 134 feet of drop LiDAR

Monteagle Falls

15.8 miles away
Tennessee
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Bridal Veil Falls waterfall

Bridal Veil Falls

15.9 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.0 miles 200 ft
Rainbow Falls waterfall

Rainbow Falls

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

Copperas Falls

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

Bosworth Falls

16.1 miles away
Tennessee
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Baker Falls waterfall

Baker Falls

16.3 miles away
Tennessee
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Cascade Falls waterfall

Cascade Falls

16.9 miles away
Tennessee
Easy
1.5 miles Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Deer Lick Falls in Tennessee, about 199 feet of drop LiDAR

Deer Lick Falls

17.3 miles away
Tennessee
Easy
0.6 miles 50 ft
Foster Falls waterfall

Foster Falls

18.7 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
1.6 miles 200 ft
Boone Falls waterfall CC

Boone Falls

25.3 miles away
Tennessee
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Rockstack Falls in Tennessee, about 122 feet of drop LiDAR

Rockstack Falls

34.5 miles away
Tennessee
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Middle Creek Falls waterfall

Middle Creek Falls

34.5 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
1.7 miles 712 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Winchester

Are there free waterfalls near Winchester?

There are 19 free waterfalls near Winchester, including Baker Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Winchester?

There are 12 easy waterfall hikes near Winchester, including Big Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Winchester?

There are 15 dog-friendly waterfalls near Winchester, including Big Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Winchester?

There are 20 kid-friendly waterfalls near Winchester, including Bluehole Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Winchester?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Winchester?

The shortest waterfall hike near Winchester is Big Falls at 0.1 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Winchester?

The tallest waterfall near Winchester is Falling Water Falls at 110 feet.

Do any waterfalls near Winchester require permits?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Winchester?

Yes, 11 waterfalls near Winchester have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Winchester?

The closest waterfall to Winchester is Cascade Falls, approximately 12 miles away.

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