Waterfall Hikes Near East Cleveland, TN

2,146 residents
New York Time Zone
47 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near East Cleveland? There are 47 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of East 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 35.1524°N, -84.8541°W

Map of Waterfalls Near East Cleveland

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

43 of 47 gauged

43 waterfalls near East Cleveland have live flow data today

Bald River Falls Low Bullet Creek Falls Low Basin Falls Barely Flowing Laurel Falls Barely Flowing Ozone Falls Barely Flowing Benton Falls Barely Flowing Bridal Veil Falls Barely Flowing Cascade Falls Barely Flowing Deer Lick Falls Barely Flowing Jumpoff Falls Barely Flowing Monteagle Falls Barely Flowing Cane Creek Falls Moderate Fall Creek Falls Moderate Hemlock Falls Moderate Piney Creek Falls Moderate Double Drop Falls Barely Flowing 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 Low Hilliard Falls Barely Flowing Ray Falls Barely Flowing Stinging Fork Falls Barely Flowing Kennedy Falls Moderate Keown Falls Moderate Laurel Falls Low Middle Creek Falls Low Three Creeks Falls Low Little Falls Moderate Lower Piney Falls Moderate Upper Piney Falls Moderate Lula Falls Moderate

Updated 22 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Saturday

Mostly Sunny · 90°F

Tue 89°F Sunny
Wed 90°F Mostly Sunny
Thu 88°F Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Fri 88°F Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sat 90°F Mostly Sunny Best
Sun 90°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mon 91°F Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near East Cleveland

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 Keown Falls Moderate · 1060 cfs 49th percentile
  2. 2 Lula Falls Moderate · 14 cfs 44th percentile
  3. 3 Upper Piney Falls Moderate · 70 cfs 37th percentile
  4. 4 Lower Piney Falls Moderate · 70 cfs 37th percentile
  5. 5 Little Falls Moderate · 7 cfs 33rd percentile
  6. 6 Kennedy Falls Moderate · 92 cfs 28th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near East Cleveland (11 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

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

Falling Water Falls

42 miles away
Tennessee
Easy
0.3 miles 100 ft

All 47 Waterfalls Near East Cleveland

Benton Falls waterfall

Benton Falls

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

Falling Water Falls

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

Slider Falls

41.8 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Flatrock Falls

41.9 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.0 miles 200 ft

Freudenberg Falls

41.9 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Rockstack Falls

42.4 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Middle Creek Falls waterfall

Middle Creek Falls

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

Three Creeks Falls

17.7 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
3.0 miles 400 ft
Bullet Creek Falls waterfall

Bullet Creek Falls

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

Laurel Falls

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

Snow Falls

32.5 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Morphy Falls

33.9 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Laurel Falls waterfall

Laurel Falls

7.6 miles away
Tennessee
Easy
2.6 miles 314 ft
Lower Piney Falls waterfall

Lower Piney Falls

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

Upper Piney Falls

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

Stinging Fork Falls

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

Ray Falls

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

Crystal Falls

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

Lula Falls

11.7 miles away
Georgia
Moderate
4.2 miles 600 ft

Hilliard Falls

8.2 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near East Cleveland

Are there free waterfalls near East Cleveland?

There are 23 free waterfalls near East Cleveland, including Bald River Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near East Cleveland?

There are 11 easy waterfall hikes near East Cleveland, including Bald River Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in East Cleveland?

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

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near East Cleveland?

There are 29 kid-friendly waterfalls near East Cleveland, including Bald River Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near East Cleveland?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near East Cleveland?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near East Cleveland?

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

Do any waterfalls near East Cleveland require permits?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around East Cleveland?

Yes, 29 waterfalls near East Cleveland have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to East Cleveland?

The closest waterfall to East Cleveland is Benton Falls, approximately 11.5 miles away.

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