Waterfall Hikes in Tennessee (TN)
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Tennessee’s waterfalls cluster in the eastern Appalachian Highlands and across the dissected Cumberland Plateau, where steep ridges, sandstone and shale escarpments, river gorges and the Highland Rim produce cascades and plunge drops. Most hikes are moderate ridge-and-gorge trails with scenic overlooks, supplemented by short family-friendly roadside paths and a few strenuous backcountry scrambles, and the state is distinctive for its plateau escarpments and layered rock that form many tiered cascades accessible from both urban corridors and remote ridgelines. See waterfalls near major Tennessee cities .
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- 1 Deer Lick Falls Moderate · 12 cfs 37th percentile
- 2 Jumpoff Falls Moderate · 12 cfs 37th percentile
- 3 Cascade Falls Moderate · 12 cfs 37th percentile
- 4 Bridal Veil Falls Moderate · 12 cfs 37th percentile
- 5 Monteagle Falls Moderate · 12 cfs 37th percentile
- 6 Benton Falls Low · 25 cfs 13th percentile
Best Waterfall Hikes in Tennessee
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