Waterfall Hikes Near Bluff City, TN

2,261 residents
New York Time Zone
34 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Bluff City? There are 34 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Bluff City. 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 36.4589°N, -82.2768°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Bluff City

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

32 of 34 gauged

32 waterfalls near Bluff City have live flow data today

Betseys Rock Falls Barely Flowing Cascade Falls Barely Flowing Long Hope Falls Barely Flowing Big Falls Barely Flowing Tank Hollow Falls Barely Flowing Big Falls Barely Flowing Dutch Creek Falls Barely Flowing Laurel Creek Falls Barely Flowing Watauga Falls Barely Flowing Blue Sea Falls Barely Flowing Crabtree Falls Barely Flowing Crystal Falls Barely Flowing Falls of Gouges Creek Barely Flowing Grassy Creek Falls Barely Flowing Mitchell Falls Barely Flowing Murphy Falls Barely Flowing Roaring Spout Falls Barely Flowing Upper Falls Barely Flowing Buckeye Falls Barely Flowing Spivey Falls Barely Flowing Camp Minnehaha Falls Moderate Toms Falls Moderate The Cascades Moderate Douglas Falk Barely Flowing Walker Falls Barely Flowing Linville Falls Moderate Monkey Falls Barely Flowing Silvervale Falls Low

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Wednesday

Mostly Sunny · 88°F

Tue 86°F Patchy Fog then Sunny
Wed 88°F Mostly Sunny Best
Thu 86°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Fri 86°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sat 89°F Mostly Sunny
Sun 89°F Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
Mon 90°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Bluff City

Updated about 3 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Coon Den Falls Moderate · 1010 cfs 64th percentile
  2. 2 Laurel Falls Moderate · 1010 cfs 64th percentile
  3. 3 Jones Falls Moderate · 1010 cfs 64th percentile
  4. 4 Linville Falls Moderate · 113 cfs 38th percentile
  5. 5 The Cascades Moderate · 45 cfs 27th percentile
  6. 6 Toms Falls Moderate · 45 cfs 27th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Bluff City (1 waterfall)

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 Bluff City (24 waterfalls)

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

Laurel Falls waterfall

Laurel Falls

24.3 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.3 miles 300 ft

Coon Den Falls

5.7 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.6 miles 500 ft
Twisting Falls waterfall

Twisting Falls

17.5 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
1.5 miles 400 ft
Jones Falls waterfall

Jones Falls

18.5 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
3.0 miles 300 ft

All 34 Waterfalls Near Bluff City

Murphy Falls

40.1 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
4.0 miles 300 ft
Crabtree Falls waterfall

Crabtree Falls

40.1 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.5 miles 500 ft
Crystal Falls waterfall

Crystal Falls

39.6 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Upper Falls waterfall

Upper Falls

30.1 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
3.3 miles 500 ft
Grassy Creek Falls waterfall

Grassy Creek Falls

31 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Walker Falls waterfall

Walker Falls

21.9 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Linville Falls waterfall

Linville Falls

33.2 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
1.6 miles 250 ft

Douglas Falk

20 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Cascade Falls waterfall

Cascade Falls

38.6 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
0.8 miles 100 ft
Betseys Rock Falls waterfall

Betseys Rock Falls

26.6 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
The Cascades waterfall

The Cascades

13.9 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Toms Falls waterfall

Toms Falls

16.4 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Silvervale Falls waterfall

Silvervale Falls

42.4 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Camp Minnehaha Falls waterfall

Camp Minnehaha Falls

14.5 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Bluff City

Are there free waterfalls near Bluff City?

There are 25 free waterfalls near Bluff City, including Betseys Rock Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Bluff City?

There is 1 easy waterfall hike near Bluff City, including Cascade Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Bluff City?

There are 24 dog-friendly waterfalls near Bluff City, including Betseys Rock Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Bluff City?

There are 23 kid-friendly waterfalls near Bluff City, including Abrams Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Bluff City?

There are 2 waterfalls that allow swimming near Bluff City, including Laurel Creek Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Bluff City?

The shortest waterfall hike near Bluff City is Abrams Falls at 0.8 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Bluff City?

The tallest waterfall near Bluff City is Buckeye Falls at 475 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Bluff City?

Yes, 34 waterfalls near Bluff City have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Bluff City?

The closest waterfall to Bluff City is Abrams Falls, approximately 11.5 miles away.

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