Waterfall Hikes Near Cleveland, TN

72,870 residents
New York Time Zone
44 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Cleveland? There are 44 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Cleveland. These trails range from drive_up to moderate difficulty, providing options for both casual hikers and experienced adventurers looking to explore the region's natural beauty.

Located at 35.1817°N, -84.8707°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Cleveland

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

40 of 44 gauged

10 of 40 waterfalls near Cleveland are flowing strongly today

Bald River Falls Roaring Bullet Creek Falls Roaring Basin Falls Moderate Laurel Falls Moderate Ozone Falls Moderate Bemis Camp Falls Barely Flowing Big Falls Barely Flowing Middle Falls Barely Flowing Santeetlah Bluff Falls Barely Flowing Sassafras Falls Barely Flowing Upper Falls Barely Flowing Stewart Falls Barely Flowing Benton Falls Roaring Bridal Veil Falls Roaring Deer Lick Falls Roaring Jumpoff Falls Roaring Monteagle Falls Roaring Cane Creek Falls Moderate Fall Creek Falls Moderate Hemlock Falls Moderate Piney Creek Falls Moderate Falling Water Falls Barely Flowing Flatrock Falls Barely Flowing Freudenberg Falls Barely Flowing Rockstack Falls Barely Flowing Slider Falls Barely Flowing Foster Falls Barely Flowing High Falls Barely Flowing Hilliard Falls Moderate Pilot Falls Moderate Ray Falls Moderate Stinging Fork Falls Moderate Keown Falls Roaring Laurel Falls Low Middle Creek Falls Low Three Creeks Falls Low Little Falls Strong Lower Piney Falls Moderate Upper Piney Falls Moderate Lula Falls Strong

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Thursday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms · 90°F

Sun 93°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mon 92°F Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
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Flowing best right now near Cleveland

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Bald River Falls Roaring · 220 cfs 100th percentile
  2. 2 Bullet Creek Falls Roaring · 220 cfs 100th percentile
  3. 3 Benton Falls Roaring · 31 cfs 96th percentile
  4. 4 Monteagle Falls Roaring · 32 cfs 92nd percentile
  5. 5 Bridal Veil Falls Roaring · 32 cfs 92nd percentile
  6. 6 Deer Lick Falls Roaring · 32 cfs 92nd percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Cleveland (10 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.

Benton Falls waterfall

Benton Falls

31.9 miles away
Tennessee
Easy
3.0 miles 200 ft
Falling Water Falls waterfall

Falling Water Falls

43.6 miles away
Tennessee
Easy
0.3 miles 100 ft

All 44 Waterfalls Near Cleveland

Benton Falls waterfall

Benton Falls

31.9 miles away
Tennessee
Easy
3.0 miles 200 ft
Falling Water Falls waterfall

Falling Water Falls

43.6 miles away
Tennessee
Easy
0.3 miles 100 ft
Slider Falls waterfall

Slider Falls

0.6 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Flatrock Falls

0.6 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.0 miles 200 ft

Freudenberg Falls

43.6 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Rockstack Falls

43.1 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Bullet Creek Falls waterfall

Bullet Creek Falls

45.7 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
3.0 miles 400 ft
Middle Creek Falls waterfall

Middle Creek Falls

25.7 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
1.5 miles 300 ft
Three Creeks Falls waterfall

Three Creeks Falls

25.7 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
3.0 miles 400 ft
Laurel Falls waterfall

Laurel Falls

37.1 miles away
Tennessee
Easy
2.6 miles 314 ft
Snow Falls waterfall

Snow Falls

32.3 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Morphy Falls

32.6 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Lower Piney Falls waterfall

Lower Piney Falls

21.6 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.5 miles 300 ft
Upper Piney Falls waterfall

Upper Piney Falls

21.4 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.0 miles 200 ft
Stinging Fork Falls waterfall

Stinging Fork Falls

24.6 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Laurel Falls waterfall

Laurel Falls

23.6 miles away
Tennessee
Easy
2.6 miles 314 ft
Crystal Falls waterfall

Crystal Falls

22.5 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Ray Falls waterfall

Ray Falls

21.9 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Hilliard Falls

33.7 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Lula Falls waterfall

Lula Falls

44.5 miles away
Georgia
Moderate
4.2 miles 600 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Cleveland

Are there free waterfalls near Cleveland?

There are 21 free waterfalls near Cleveland, including Bald River Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Cleveland?

There are 10 easy waterfall hikes near Cleveland, including Bald River Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Cleveland?

There are 25 dog-friendly waterfalls near Cleveland, including Bald River Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Cleveland?

There are 27 kid-friendly waterfalls near Cleveland, including Bald River Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Cleveland?

There are 3 waterfalls that allow swimming near Cleveland, including Foster Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Cleveland?

The shortest waterfall hike near Cleveland is Bald River Falls at 0.1 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Cleveland?

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

Do any waterfalls near Cleveland require permits?

Yes, 1 waterfall near Cleveland requires a permit. Check individual trail pages for current permit details.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Cleveland?

Yes, 26 waterfalls near Cleveland have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Cleveland?

The closest waterfall to Cleveland is Benton Falls, approximately 13.6 miles away.

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