Waterfall Hikes Near Dodson Branch, TN

812 residents
Chicago Time Zone
19 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Dodson Branch? There are 19 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Dodson Branch. These trails range from easy to moderate difficulty, providing options for both casual hikers and experienced adventurers looking to explore the region's natural beauty.

Located at 36.3149°N, -85.5322°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Dodson Branch

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

19 of 19 gauged

19 waterfalls near Dodson Branch have live flow data today

Burgess Falls Barely Flowing Cane Creek Falls Barely Flowing Fall Creek Falls Barely Flowing Hemlock Falls Barely Flowing Piney Creek Falls Barely Flowing Virgin Falls Barely Flowing Cul-car-mac Falls Barely Flowing Cummins Falls Barely Flowing Dry Creek Falls Barely Flowing Double Drop Falls Barely Flowing Jacks Rock Falls Barely Flowing Double Falls Barely Flowing Magendanz Falls Barely Flowing Northrup Falls Barely Flowing Great Falls Moderate Rainbow Falls Moderate Pilot Falls Barely Flowing Seventy Six Falls Moderate The Falls Low

Updated 38 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Saturday

Sunny · 93°F

Sat 93°F Sunny Best
Sun 95°F Sunny
Mon 93°F Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Tue 90°F Patchy Fog then Sunny
Wed 92°F Mostly Sunny
Thu 88°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Fri 86°F Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Dodson Branch

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Rainbow Falls Moderate · 794 cfs 71st percentile
  2. 2 Great Falls Moderate · 794 cfs 71st percentile
  3. 3 Seventy Six Falls Moderate · 9 cfs 53rd percentile
  4. 4 Burgess Falls Moderate · 60 cfs 27th percentile
  5. 5 The Falls Low · 320 cfs 22nd percentile
  6. 6 Cul-car-mac Falls Barely Flowing · 25 cfs 9th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Dodson Branch (2 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.

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Dodson Branch (12 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 19 Waterfalls Near Dodson Branch

Dry Creek Falls waterfall

Dry Creek Falls

26.5 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.5 miles 300 ft
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

Cul-car-mac Falls

2.6 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Great Falls waterfall

Great Falls

28.1 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Magendanz Falls

1 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Northrup Falls waterfall

Northrup Falls

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

Virgin Falls

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

Pilot Falls

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

Hemlock Falls

13 miles away
Tennessee
Easy
2.0 miles 200 ft
Piney Creek Falls waterfall

Piney Creek Falls

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

Fall Creek Falls

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

Cane Creek Falls

9.4 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Seventy Six Falls waterfall

Seventy Six Falls

30.9 miles away
Kentucky
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Double Drop Falls

17.5 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Double Falls waterfall

Double Falls

49.6 miles away
Tennessee
Hard
8.6 miles 1,200 ft
Rainbow Falls waterfall

Rainbow Falls

41.5 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Jacks Rock Falls waterfall

Jacks Rock Falls

20.6 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
The Falls waterfall

The Falls

45.2 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.5 miles 300 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Dodson Branch

Are there free waterfalls near Dodson Branch?

There are 8 free waterfalls near Dodson Branch, including Burgess Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Dodson Branch?

There are 2 easy waterfall hikes near Dodson Branch, including Hemlock Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Dodson Branch?

There are 12 dog-friendly waterfalls near Dodson Branch, including Burgess Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Dodson Branch?

There are 11 kid-friendly waterfalls near Dodson Branch, including Burgess Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Dodson Branch?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Dodson Branch?

The shortest waterfall hike near Dodson Branch is Burgess Falls at 1.3 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Dodson Branch?

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

Do any waterfalls near Dodson Branch require permits?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Dodson Branch?

Yes, 14 waterfalls near Dodson Branch have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Dodson Branch?

The closest waterfall to Dodson Branch is Dry Creek Falls, approximately 3.2 miles away.

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