Waterfall Hikes Near Cookeville, TN

34,967 residents
Chicago Time Zone
30 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Cookeville? There are 30 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Cookeville. These trails range from drive_up to unknown difficulty, providing options for both casual hikers and experienced adventurers looking to explore the region's natural beauty.

Located at 36.1482°N, -85.5109°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Cookeville

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

26 of 30 gauged

26 waterfalls near Cookeville have live flow data today

Basin Falls Moderate Laurel Falls Moderate Ozone Falls Moderate Cane Creek Falls Moderate Fall Creek Falls Moderate Hemlock Falls Moderate Piney Creek Falls Moderate Virgin Falls Moderate Cul-car-mac Falls Moderate Cummins Falls Moderate Dry Creek Falls Moderate Double Drop Falls Moderate Jacks Rock Falls Moderate Flatrock Falls Moderate Great Falls Moderate Rainbow Falls Moderate Hilliard Falls Moderate Pilot Falls Moderate Ray Falls Moderate Stinging Fork Falls Moderate Lower Piney Falls Low Upper Piney Falls Low Magendanz Falls Moderate Northrup Falls Moderate Seventy Six Falls Moderate

Updated 21 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Sunday

Sunny · 65°F

Fri 71°F Chance Rain Showers
Sat 57°F Mostly Sunny
Sun 65°F Sunny Best
Mon 67°F Sunny
Tue 71°F Sunny
Wed 73°F Sunny
Thu 76°F Sunny

Flowing best right now near Cookeville

Updated about 3 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Northrup Falls Strong · 24 cfs 75th percentile
  2. 2 Magendanz Falls Strong · 24 cfs 75th percentile
  3. 3 Flatrock Falls Moderate · 85 cfs 63rd percentile
  4. 4 Seventy Six Falls Moderate · 4 cfs 52nd percentile
  5. 5 Stinging Fork Falls Moderate · 3 cfs 51st percentile
  6. 6 Ray Falls Moderate · 3 cfs 51st percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Cookeville (6 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.

Great Falls waterfall

Great Falls

21.8 miles away
Tennessee
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Cookeville (17 waterfalls)

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

Cummins Falls waterfall

Cummins Falls

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

Burgess Falls

8.8 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
1.5 miles 200 ft
Virgin Falls waterfall

Virgin Falls

22.7 miles away
Tennessee
Hard
8.2 miles 1,200 ft

All 30 Waterfalls Near Cookeville

Dry Creek Falls waterfall

Dry Creek Falls

7.5 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.5 miles 300 ft
Cummins Falls waterfall

Cummins Falls

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

Burgess Falls

8.8 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
1.5 miles 200 ft
LiDAR terrain view around Cul-car-mac Falls in Tennessee, about 209 feet of drop LiDAR

Cul-car-mac Falls

21.1 miles away
Tennessee
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Great Falls waterfall

Great Falls

21.8 miles away
Tennessee
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown
Virgin Falls waterfall

Virgin Falls

22.7 miles away
Tennessee
Hard
8.2 miles 1,200 ft
Pilot Falls waterfall

Pilot Falls

24.9 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.0 miles 200 ft
Hemlock Falls waterfall

Hemlock Falls

26.9 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
6.2 miles 650 ft
Piney Creek Falls waterfall

Piney Creek Falls

28.6 miles away
Tennessee
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown
Fall Creek Falls waterfall

Fall Creek Falls

30.1 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.4 miles 300 ft
Cane Creek Falls waterfall

Cane Creek Falls

30.5 miles away
Tennessee
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Double Drop Falls in Tennessee, about 108 feet of drop LiDAR

Double Drop Falls

31.2 miles away
Tennessee
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Jacks Rock Falls waterfall

Jacks Rock Falls

36.1 miles away
Tennessee
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Rainbow Falls waterfall

Rainbow Falls

36.7 miles away
Tennessee
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Magendanz Falls in Tennessee, about 138 feet of drop LiDAR

Magendanz Falls

36.8 miles away
Tennessee
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Northrup Falls waterfall

Northrup Falls

37.3 miles away
Tennessee
Easy
1.3 miles 200 ft
Ozone Falls waterfall

Ozone Falls

42.7 miles away
Tennessee
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft
Basin Falls waterfall

Basin Falls

43.2 miles away
Tennessee
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Hilliard Falls in Tennessee, about 84 feet of drop LiDAR

Hilliard Falls

43.3 miles away
Tennessee
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Crystal Falls waterfall

Crystal Falls

44.8 miles away
Tennessee
Unknown
Unknown Unknown

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Cookeville

Are there free waterfalls near Cookeville?

There are 16 free waterfalls near Cookeville, including Burgess Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Cookeville?

There are 6 easy waterfall hikes near Cookeville, including Cane Creek Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Cookeville?

There are 17 dog-friendly waterfalls near Cookeville, including Burgess Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Cookeville?

There are 16 kid-friendly waterfalls near Cookeville, including Burgess Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Cookeville?

There is 1 waterfall that allows swimming near Cookeville, including Cummins Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Cookeville?

The shortest waterfall hike near Cookeville is Burgess Falls at 0.1 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Cookeville?

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

Do any waterfalls near Cookeville require permits?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Cookeville?

Yes, 17 waterfalls near Cookeville have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Cookeville?

The closest waterfall to Cookeville is Dry Creek Falls, approximately 7.5 miles away.

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