Waterfall Hikes Near Karns, TN

3,985 residents
New York Time Zone
29 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Karns? There are 29 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Karns. 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 35.9778°N, -84.1091°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Karns

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

29 of 29 gauged

29 waterfalls near Karns have live flow data today

Abrams Falls Barely Flowing Amos Falls Barely Flowing Bald River Falls Moderate Bullet Creek Falls Moderate Basin Falls Barely Flowing Laurel Falls Barely Flowing Ozone Falls Barely Flowing Bemis Camp Falls Low Big Falls Low Middle Falls Low Santeetlah Bluff Falls Low Sassafras Falls Low Upper Falls Low Stewart Falls Low Double Drop Falls Barely Flowing Jacks Rock Falls Barely Flowing Double Falls Barely Flowing Flatrock Falls Barely Flowing Grotto Falls Barely Flowing Laurel Falls Barely Flowing Rainbow Falls Barely Flowing Ramsey Cascades Barely Flowing Wilson Falls Barely Flowing Lower Falls Moderate Lower Piney Falls Moderate Upper Piney Falls Moderate Ray Falls Barely Flowing Stinging Fork Falls Barely Flowing The Falls Moderate

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Sunday

Mostly Sunny · 90°F

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

Flowing best right now near Karns

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 The Falls Moderate · 245 cfs 42nd percentile
  2. 2 Upper Piney Falls Moderate · 70 cfs 37th percentile
  3. 3 Lower Piney Falls Moderate · 70 cfs 37th percentile
  4. 4 Lower Falls Moderate · 92 cfs 28th percentile
  5. 5 Stewart Falls Low · 170 cfs 19th percentile
  6. 6 Upper Falls Low · 170 cfs 19th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Karns (7 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.

Lower Falls waterfall

Lower Falls

49.1 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
0.5 miles 100 ft
Ozone Falls waterfall

Ozone Falls

12.8 miles away
Tennessee
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft
Bald River Falls waterfall

Bald River Falls

46.8 miles away
Tennessee
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft

All 29 Waterfalls Near Karns

Flatrock Falls

39.8 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Abrams Falls waterfall

Abrams Falls

45.5 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
5.0 miles 675 ft
Lower Falls waterfall

Lower Falls

49.1 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
0.5 miles 100 ft
Jacks Rock Falls waterfall

Jacks Rock Falls

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

Ozone Falls

12.8 miles away
Tennessee
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft
Bald River Falls waterfall

Bald River Falls

46.8 miles away
Tennessee
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft

Bemis Camp Falls

6.8 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Stewart Falls waterfall

Stewart Falls

6.6 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Santeetlah Bluff Falls

6.6 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Double Drop Falls

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

Laurel Falls

6.2 miles away
Tennessee
Easy
2.6 miles 314 ft
Basin Falls waterfall

Basin Falls

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

Laurel Falls

8.6 miles away
Tennessee
Easy
2.6 miles 314 ft
Upper Falls waterfall

Upper Falls

10.2 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
0.5 miles 100 ft
Middle Falls waterfall

Middle Falls

10.2 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
4.5 miles 400 ft
Ray Falls waterfall

Ray Falls

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

Big Falls

9.4 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Sassafras Falls

10.5 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Rainbow Falls waterfall

Rainbow Falls

10.8 miles away
Tennessee
Hard
5.4 miles 800 ft
Grotto Falls waterfall

Grotto Falls

1.2 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.6 miles 585 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Karns

Are there free waterfalls near Karns?

There are 19 free waterfalls near Karns, including Amos Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Karns?

There are 7 easy waterfall hikes near Karns, including Amos Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Karns?

There are 16 dog-friendly waterfalls near Karns, including Amos Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Karns?

There are 19 kid-friendly waterfalls near Karns, including Abrams Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Karns?

There is 1 waterfall that allows swimming near Karns, including Lower Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Karns?

The shortest waterfall hike near Karns is Abrams Falls at 0.1 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Karns?

The tallest waterfall near Karns is Ozone Falls at 110 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Karns?

Yes, 26 waterfalls near Karns have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Karns?

The closest waterfall to Karns is Flatrock Falls, approximately 20.3 miles away.

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