Waterfall Hikes Near Flat Top Mountain, TN

891 residents
New York Time Zone
51 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Flat Top Mountain? There are 51 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Flat Top Mountain. 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 35.3319°N, -85.2000°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Flat Top Mountain

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

47 of 51 gauged

2 of 47 waterfalls near Flat Top Mountain are flowing strongly today

Baker Falls Moderate Big Falls Moderate Bluehole Falls Moderate Bosworth Falls Moderate Cascade Falls Moderate Copperas Falls Moderate Little Falls Moderate Machine Falls Moderate Ovoca Falls Moderate Rainbow Falls Moderate Rutledge Falls Moderate Bald River Falls Barely Flowing Bullet Creek Falls Barely Flowing Basin Falls Barely Flowing Laurel Falls Barely Flowing Ozone Falls Barely Flowing Benton Falls Moderate Bridal Veil Falls Moderate Cascade Falls Moderate Deer Lick Falls Moderate Jumpoff Falls Moderate Monteagle Falls Moderate Cane Creek Falls Barely Flowing Fall Creek Falls Barely Flowing Hemlock Falls Barely Flowing Piney Creek Falls Barely Flowing Virgin Falls Barely Flowing Falling Water Falls Moderate Flatrock Falls Moderate Freudenberg Falls Moderate Rockstack Falls Moderate Slider Falls Moderate Foster Falls Strong Great Falls Strong High Falls Low Hilliard Falls Barely Flowing Pilot Falls Barely Flowing Ray Falls Barely Flowing Stinging Fork Falls Barely Flowing Keown Falls Moderate Laurel Falls Moderate Middle Creek Falls Moderate Three Creeks Falls Moderate Little Falls Barely Flowing Lower Piney Falls Moderate Upper Piney Falls Moderate Lula Falls Moderate

Updated 44 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Saturday

Sunny · 93°F

Tod 91°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sat 93°F Sunny Best
Sun 94°F Sunny
Mon 94°F Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Tue 89°F Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Wed 91°F Sunny
Thu 91°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Flat Top Mountain

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Foster Falls Strong · 281 cfs 89th percentile
  2. 2 Great Falls Strong · 698 cfs 76th percentile
  3. 3 Keown Falls Moderate · 2020 cfs 74th percentile
  4. 4 Laurel Falls Moderate · 1 cfs 69th percentile
  5. 5 Lower Piney Falls Moderate · 107 cfs 69th percentile
  6. 6 Middle Creek Falls Moderate · 1 cfs 69th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Flat Top Mountain (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.

Falling Water Falls waterfall

Falling Water Falls

42 miles away
Tennessee
Easy
0.3 miles 100 ft

All 51 Waterfalls Near Flat Top Mountain

Crystal Falls waterfall

Crystal Falls

4.9 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 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
Falling Water Falls waterfall

Falling Water Falls

42 miles away
Tennessee
Easy
0.3 miles 100 ft

Rockstack Falls

42.4 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft

Morphy Falls

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

Snow Falls

32.5 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 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
Laurel Falls waterfall

Laurel Falls

45 miles away
Tennessee
Easy
2.6 miles 314 ft

Hilliard Falls

8.2 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Cane Creek Falls waterfall

Cane Creek Falls

9.4 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
Fall Creek Falls waterfall

Fall Creek Falls

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

Piney Creek Falls

11.3 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Hemlock Falls waterfall

Hemlock Falls

13 miles away
Tennessee
Easy
2.0 miles 200 ft
Lula Falls waterfall

Lula Falls

11.7 miles away
Georgia
Moderate
4.2 miles 600 ft
Foster Falls waterfall

Foster Falls

23.8 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
1.6 miles 200 ft

Deer Lick Falls

28 miles away
Tennessee
Easy
0.6 miles 50 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Flat Top Mountain

Are there free waterfalls near Flat Top Mountain?

There are 23 free waterfalls near Flat Top Mountain, including Baker Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Flat Top Mountain?

There are 11 easy waterfall hikes near Flat Top Mountain, including Bald River Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Flat Top Mountain?

There are 28 dog-friendly waterfalls near Flat Top Mountain, including Baker Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Flat Top Mountain?

There are 31 kid-friendly waterfalls near Flat Top Mountain, including Bald River Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Flat Top Mountain?

There are 5 waterfalls that allow swimming near Flat Top Mountain, including Bluehole Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Flat Top Mountain?

The shortest waterfall hike near Flat Top Mountain is Baker Falls at 0.1 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Flat Top Mountain?

The tallest waterfall near Flat Top Mountain is Fall Creek Falls at 256 feet.

Do any waterfalls near Flat Top Mountain require permits?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Flat Top Mountain?

Yes, 21 waterfalls near Flat Top Mountain have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Flat Top Mountain?

The closest waterfall to Flat Top Mountain is Crystal Falls, approximately 10.1 miles away.

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