Waterfall Hikes Near Carthage, TN

2,454 residents
Chicago Time Zone
15 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Carthage? There are 15 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

15 of 15 gauged

15 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 Burgess Falls Moderate Cul-car-mac Falls Barely Flowing Cummins Falls Moderate Dry Creek Falls Moderate Great Falls Barely Flowing Rainbow Falls Barely Flowing Pilot Falls Barely Flowing Virgin Falls Barely Flowing

Updated 41 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Thursday

Mostly Sunny · 100°F

Thu 100°F Mostly Sunny Best
Fri 100°F Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Ind 97°F Patchy Fog then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 96°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mon 94°F Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Tue 93°F Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Wed 91°F Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Flowing best right now near Carthage

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Cummins Falls Moderate · 19 cfs 44th percentile
  2. 2 Dry Creek Falls Moderate · 19 cfs 44th percentile
  3. 3 Burgess Falls Moderate · 24 cfs 39th percentile
  4. 4 Virgin Falls Barely Flowing · 39 cfs 1st percentile
  5. 5 Baker Falls Barely Flowing · 31 cfs 0th percentile
  6. 6 Big Falls Barely Flowing · 31 cfs 0th percentile

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🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Carthage (7 waterfalls)

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

Cummins Falls waterfall

Cummins Falls

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

Burgess Falls

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

Great Falls

38.7 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 15 Waterfalls Near Carthage

Cummins Falls waterfall

Cummins Falls

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

Dry Creek Falls

21.8 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.5 miles 300 ft

Cul-car-mac Falls

23.6 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Rainbow Falls waterfall

Rainbow Falls

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

Burgess Falls

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

Great Falls

38.7 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Irvine Fall

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

Bluehole Falls

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

Little Falls

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

Big Falls

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

Virgin Falls

Tennessee
Hard
8.2 miles 1,200 ft
Rainbow Falls waterfall

Rainbow Falls

45 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Bosworth Falls

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

Baker Falls

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

Pilot Falls

42.1 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.0 miles 200 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Carthage

Are there free waterfalls near Carthage?

There are 4 free waterfalls near Carthage, including Baker Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Carthage?

There are 7 dog-friendly waterfalls near Carthage, including Baker Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Carthage?

There are 7 kid-friendly waterfalls near Carthage, including Bluehole Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Carthage?

There are 2 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, 8 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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