Waterfall Hikes Near Baxter, TN

1,477 residents
Chicago Time Zone
21 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Baxter? There are 21 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Baxter. These trails range from easy to moderate difficulty, providing options for both casual hikers and experienced adventurers looking to explore the region's natural beauty.

Located at 36.1536°N, -85.6348°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Baxter

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

21 of 21 gauged

21 waterfalls near Baxter have live flow data today

Basin Falls Barely Flowing Ozone Falls Barely Flowing 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 Cummins Falls Barely Flowing Dry Creek Falls Barely Flowing Deer Lick Falls Moderate Double Drop Falls Barely Flowing Jacks Rock Falls Barely Flowing Foster Falls Moderate Great Falls Moderate Rainbow Falls Moderate Hilliard Falls Barely Flowing Pilot Falls Barely Flowing Magendanz Falls Barely Flowing Northrup Falls Barely Flowing

Updated 38 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Tuesday

Mostly Sunny · 90°F

Sat 94°F Sunny
Sun 95°F Sunny
Mon 93°F Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Tue 90°F Mostly Sunny Best
Wed 93°F Sunny
Thu 91°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Fri 88°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Baxter

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Rainbow Falls Moderate · 794 cfs 71st percentile
  2. 2 Great Falls Moderate · 794 cfs 71st percentile
  3. 3 Foster Falls Moderate · 244 cfs 59th percentile
  4. 4 Deer Lick Falls Moderate · 33 cfs 43rd percentile
  5. 5 Burgess Falls Moderate · 60 cfs 27th percentile
  6. 6 Cul-car-mac Falls Barely Flowing · 25 cfs 9th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Baxter (4 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 Baxter (12 waterfalls)

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

Burgess Falls waterfall

Burgess Falls

38.5 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
1.5 miles 200 ft
Cummins Falls waterfall

Cummins Falls

24.8 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.5 miles 200 ft
Great Falls waterfall

Great Falls

28.1 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Virgin Falls waterfall

Virgin Falls

17.2 miles away
Tennessee
Hard
8.2 miles 1,200 ft

All 21 Waterfalls Near Baxter

Burgess Falls waterfall

Burgess Falls

38.5 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
1.5 miles 200 ft
Cummins Falls waterfall

Cummins Falls

24.8 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.5 miles 200 ft
Dry Creek Falls waterfall

Dry Creek Falls

26.5 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.5 miles 300 ft

Cul-car-mac Falls

2.6 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Great Falls waterfall

Great Falls

28.1 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Virgin Falls waterfall

Virgin Falls

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

Pilot Falls

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

Rainbow Falls

41.5 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Hemlock Falls waterfall

Hemlock Falls

13 miles away
Tennessee
Easy
2.0 miles 200 ft
Piney Creek Falls waterfall

Piney Creek Falls

11.3 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Fall Creek Falls waterfall

Fall Creek Falls

9.7 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.4 miles 300 ft
Cane Creek Falls waterfall

Cane Creek Falls

9.4 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Double Drop Falls

17.5 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Jacks Rock Falls waterfall

Jacks Rock Falls

20.6 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft

Magendanz Falls

1 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Northrup Falls waterfall

Northrup Falls

37.3 miles away
Tennessee
Easy
1.3 miles 200 ft
Ozone Falls waterfall

Ozone Falls

12.8 miles away
Tennessee
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft
Basin Falls waterfall

Basin Falls

7.4 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Hilliard Falls

8.2 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Foster Falls waterfall

Foster Falls

23.8 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
1.6 miles 200 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Baxter

Are there free waterfalls near Baxter?

There are 8 free waterfalls near Baxter, including Burgess Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Baxter?

There are 4 easy waterfall hikes near Baxter, including Deer Lick Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Baxter?

There are 12 dog-friendly waterfalls near Baxter, including Burgess Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Baxter?

There are 12 kid-friendly waterfalls near Baxter, including Burgess Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Baxter?

There are 2 waterfalls that allow swimming near Baxter, including Cummins Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Baxter?

The shortest waterfall hike near Baxter is Basin Falls at 0.6 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Baxter?

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

Do any waterfalls near Baxter require permits?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Baxter?

Yes, 13 waterfalls near Baxter have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Baxter?

The closest waterfall to Baxter is Burgess Falls, approximately 6.9 miles away.

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