Waterfall Hikes Near Blaine, TN

2,496 residents

New York Time Zone

15 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Blaine is a crossroads in the ridge and valley country northeast of Knoxville, and its list leans on the Smokies about an hour south. Grotto Falls lets you walk behind 25 feet of falling water after 2.6 miles and 585 feet of climb. Ramsey Cascades earns its reputation, 100 feet high at the end of eight miles and 2,200 feet of gain. Abrams Falls runs five miles with 675 feet of climbing to a 20 foot drop. Fifteen falls in range.

Located at 36.1478°N, -83.6939°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Blaine

Today's Conditions

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Water Flow

15 of 15 gauged

15 waterfalls near Blaine have live flow data today

Abrams Falls Barely Flowing Double Drop Falls Barely Flowing Jacks Rock Falls Barely Flowing Flatrock Falls Barely Flowing Grotto Falls Barely Flowing Laurel Falls Barely Flowing Rainbow Falls Barely Flowing Ramsey Cascades Barely Flowing Wilson Falls Barely Flowing Kennedy Falls Moderate Lower Falls Moderate Queens Falls Moderate Little Creek Falls Barely Flowing Mingo Falls Barely Flowing Mouse Creek Falls Barely Flowing

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Best Day to Hike

Saturday

Sunny · 72°F

Aft 73°F Sunny

Fri 72°F Patchy Fog then Sunny

Sat 72°F Sunny Best

Sun 71°F Sunny

Mon 73°F Sunny

Tue 75°F Mostly Sunny

Wed 74°F Mostly Sunny

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Blaine (2 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.

Laurel Falls waterfall

Laurel Falls

27.2 miles away

Tennessee

Easy

2.6 miles 314 ft

All 15 Waterfalls Near Blaine

Laurel Falls waterfall

Laurel Falls

27.2 miles away

Tennessee

Easy

2.6 miles 314 ft

LiDAR terrain view around Flatrock Falls in Tennessee, about 117 feet of drop

LiDAR

Flatrock Falls

32.3 miles away

Tennessee

Unknown

Unknown Unknown

Rainbow Falls waterfall

Rainbow Falls

33.4 miles away

Tennessee

Hard

5.4 miles 800 ft

Grotto Falls waterfall

Grotto Falls

33.5 miles away

Tennessee

Moderate

2.6 miles 585 ft

Abrams Falls waterfall

Abrams Falls

34.2 miles away

Tennessee

Moderate

5.0 miles 675 ft

Wilson Falls waterfall

Wilson Falls

36.1 miles away

Tennessee

Unknown

Unknown Unknown

Ramsey Cascades waterfall

Ramsey Cascades

38.1 miles away

Tennessee

Hard

8.0 miles 2,200 ft

Mouse Creek Falls waterfall

Mouse Creek Falls

43.9 miles away

North Carolina

Moderate

4.2 miles 600 ft

Queens Falls waterfall

Queens Falls

44.2 miles away

North Carolina

Unknown

Unknown Unknown

Little Creek Falls waterfall

Little Creek Falls

44.9 miles away

North Carolina

Unknown

Unknown Unknown

Jacks Rock Falls waterfall

Jacks Rock Falls

45.5 miles away

Tennessee

Unknown

Unknown Unknown

Lower Falls waterfall

Lower Falls

45.6 miles away

North Carolina

Easy

0.5 miles 100 ft

Mingo Falls waterfall

Mingo Falls

47.8 miles away

North Carolina

Moderate

0.4 miles 160 ft

LiDAR terrain view around Double Drop Falls in Tennessee, about 108 feet of drop

LiDAR

Double Drop Falls

48.5 miles away

Tennessee

Unknown

Unknown Unknown

Kennedy Falls waterfall

Kennedy Falls

49.3 miles away

North Carolina

Unknown

Unknown Unknown

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Blaine

Are there free waterfalls near Blaine?

There are 9 free waterfalls near Blaine, including Grotto Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Blaine?

There are 2 easy waterfall hikes near Blaine, including Laurel Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Blaine?

There are 3 dog-friendly waterfalls near Blaine, including Jacks Rock Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Blaine?

There are 8 kid-friendly waterfalls near Blaine, including Abrams Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Blaine?

There are 2 waterfalls that allow swimming near Blaine, including Lower Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Blaine?

The shortest waterfall hike near Blaine is Abrams Falls at 0.4 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Blaine?

The tallest waterfall near Blaine is Mingo Falls at 120 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Blaine?

Yes, 15 waterfalls near Blaine have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Blaine?

The closest waterfall to Blaine is Laurel Falls, approximately 27.2 miles away.

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