Waterfall Hikes Near Dayton, TN

7,139 residents
New_York Time Zone
38 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Dayton? There are 38 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Dayton. 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 35.4912°N, -85.0120°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Dayton

Find waterfalls to hike near Dayton

🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Dayton (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.

Laurel Falls waterfall

Laurel Falls

13.7 miles away
Tennessee
Easy
2.6 miles 314 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Dayton (19 waterfalls)

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

Snow Falls waterfall

Snow Falls

22.7 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Stinging Fork Falls waterfall

Stinging Fork Falls

45.4 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft

All Hiking Trails Near Dayton With Waterfalls

Laurel Falls waterfall

Laurel Falls

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

Snow Falls

22.7 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Morphy Falls waterfall

Morphy Falls

18.4 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Crystal Falls waterfall

Crystal Falls

29 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Hilliard Falls waterfall

Hilliard Falls

24 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Stinging Fork Falls waterfall

Stinging Fork Falls

45.4 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Lower Piney Falls waterfall

Lower Piney Falls

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

Upper Piney Falls

45.5 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.0 miles 200 ft
Ray Falls waterfall

Ray Falls

14.4 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Cane Creek Falls waterfall

Cane Creek Falls

36.5 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Fall Creek Falls waterfall

Fall Creek Falls

43.7 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.4 miles 300 ft
Laurel Falls waterfall

Laurel Falls

22.5 miles away
Tennessee
Easy
2.6 miles 314 ft
Piney Creek Falls waterfall

Piney Creek Falls

32 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Basin Falls waterfall

Basin Falls

43.2 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Slider Falls waterfall

Slider Falls

16.6 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Flatrock Falls waterfall

Flatrock Falls

7.8 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.0 miles 200 ft
Freudenberg Falls waterfall

Freudenberg Falls

42.8 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Falling Water Falls waterfall

Falling Water Falls

42.5 miles away
Tennessee
Easy
0.3 miles 100 ft
Hemlock Falls waterfall

Hemlock Falls

47.2 miles away
Tennessee
Easy
2.0 miles 200 ft
Rockstack Falls waterfall

Rockstack Falls

41.4 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft

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