Waterfall Hikes Near Carthage, TN

2,454 residents
Chicago Time Zone
17 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Carthage? There are 17 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Carthage. These trails range from hard to moderate difficulty, providing options for both casual hikers and experienced adventurers looking to explore the region's natural beauty.

Located at 36.2566°N, -85.9430°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Carthage

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

17 of 17 gauged

17 waterfalls near Carthage have live flow data today

Baker Falls Barely Flowing Big Falls Barely Flowing Bluehole Falls Barely Flowing Bosworth Falls Barely Flowing Little Falls Barely Flowing Rainbow Falls Barely Flowing Rutledge Falls Barely Flowing Burgess Falls Barely Flowing Cul-car-mac Falls Low Cummins Falls Low Dry Creek Falls Low Great Falls Barely Flowing Rainbow Falls Barely Flowing Magendanz Falls Barely Flowing Pilot Falls Barely Flowing Virgin Falls Moderate

Updated 36 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Tuesday

Sunny · 89°F

Tue 89°F Sunny Best
Wed 91°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Thu 91°F Areas Of Fog then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Fri 90°F Mostly Sunny
Sat 91°F Sunny
Sun 93°F Sunny
Mon 94°F Mostly Sunny

Flowing best right now near Carthage

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 Cul-car-mac Falls Low · 13 cfs 22nd percentile
  2. 2 Virgin Falls Low · 47 cfs 22nd percentile
  3. 3 Cummins Falls Low · 12 cfs 15th percentile
  4. 4 Dry Creek Falls Low · 12 cfs 15th percentile
  5. 5 Burgess Falls Barely Flowing · 32 cfs 6th percentile
  6. 6 Great Falls Barely Flowing · 209 cfs 2nd percentile

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🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Carthage (8 waterfalls)

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

Cummins Falls waterfall

Cummins Falls

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

Burgess Falls

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

Great Falls

28.1 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 17 Waterfalls Near Carthage

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
Rainbow Falls waterfall

Rainbow Falls

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

Burgess Falls

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

Great Falls

28.1 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Irvine Fall

38.9 miles away
Kentucky
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Bluehole Falls waterfall

Bluehole Falls

15.3 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Little Falls waterfall

Little Falls

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

Big Falls

15.2 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Virgin Falls waterfall

Virgin Falls

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

Rainbow Falls

13.6 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Bosworth Falls

13.5 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Baker Falls waterfall

Baker Falls

4.4 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Pilot Falls waterfall

Pilot Falls

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

Rutledge Falls

3.3 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Magendanz Falls

1 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Carthage

Are there free waterfalls near Carthage?

There are 5 free waterfalls near Carthage, including Baker Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Carthage?

There are 8 dog-friendly waterfalls near Carthage, including Baker Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Carthage?

There are 8 kid-friendly waterfalls near Carthage, including Bluehole Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Carthage?

There are 3 waterfalls that allow swimming near Carthage, including Bluehole Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Carthage?

The shortest waterfall hike near Carthage is Baker Falls at 1.5 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Carthage?

The tallest waterfall near Carthage is Burgess Falls at 136 feet.

Do any waterfalls near Carthage require permits?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Carthage?

Yes, 9 waterfalls near Carthage have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Carthage?

The closest waterfall to Carthage is Cummins Falls, approximately 16.1 miles away.

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