Waterfall Hikes Near Lebanon, TN

39,562 residents
Chicago Time Zone
18 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Lebanon is the county seat with the square and the antique stores, and its waterfall list points east toward the edge of the Cumberland Plateau. Cummins Falls drops 75 feet into a pool where swimming is allowed, reached by 2.5 moderate miles, dogs too. Burgess Falls stands taller at 136 feet, with a mile and a half of trail. Baker Falls stretches the legs at 8.2 hard miles. Eighteen falls show up in range.

Located at 36.2040°N, -86.3481°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Lebanon

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

18 of 18 gauged

18 waterfalls near Lebanon have live flow data 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 Burgess Falls Barely Flowing Cul-car-mac Falls Barely Flowing Cummins Falls Low Dry Creek Falls Low Great Falls Moderate Rainbow Falls Moderate

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Today

Sunny · 98°F

Tod 98°F Sunny Best
Sun 99°F Sunny
Mon 96°F Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Tue 93°F Patchy Fog then Sunny
Wed 96°F Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Thu 91°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Fri 89°F Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Lebanon

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Rainbow Falls Moderate · 684 cfs 62nd percentile
  2. 2 Great Falls Moderate · 684 cfs 62nd percentile
  3. 3 Rutledge Falls Moderate · 57 cfs 26th percentile
  4. 4 Rainbow Falls Moderate · 57 cfs 26th percentile
  5. 5 Ovoca Falls Moderate · 57 cfs 26th percentile
  6. 6 Machine Falls Moderate · 57 cfs 26th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Lebanon (1 waterfall)

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 Lebanon (9 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
Cascade Falls waterfall

Cascade Falls

38.9 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 18 Waterfalls Near Lebanon

Cummins Falls waterfall

Cummins Falls

24.8 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.5 miles 200 ft
Rainbow Falls waterfall

Rainbow Falls

41.5 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Dry Creek Falls waterfall

Dry Creek Falls

26.5 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.5 miles 300 ft

Cul-car-mac Falls

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

Burgess Falls

38.5 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
1.5 miles 200 ft
Cascade Falls waterfall

Cascade Falls

38.9 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Irvine Fall

38.9 miles away
Kentucky
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Baker Falls waterfall

Baker Falls

4.4 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Bosworth Falls

13.5 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Copperas Falls

39.7 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Rainbow Falls waterfall

Rainbow Falls

13.6 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Ovoca Falls

40.9 miles away
Tennessee
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft
Big Falls waterfall

Big Falls

15.2 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Bluehole Falls waterfall

Bluehole Falls

15.3 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Little Falls waterfall

Little Falls

15.4 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
1.6 miles 200 ft
Machine Falls waterfall

Machine Falls

1.1 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
1.6 miles 200 ft
Rutledge Falls waterfall

Rutledge Falls

3.3 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

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Lebanon

Are there free waterfalls near Lebanon?

There are 7 free waterfalls near Lebanon, including Baker Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Lebanon?

There is 1 easy waterfall hike near Lebanon, including Ovoca Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Lebanon?

There are 9 dog-friendly waterfalls near Lebanon, including Baker Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Lebanon?

There are 12 kid-friendly waterfalls near Lebanon, including Bluehole Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Lebanon?

There are 3 waterfalls that allow swimming near Lebanon, including Bluehole Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Lebanon?

The shortest waterfall hike near Lebanon is Baker Falls at 0.6 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Lebanon?

The tallest waterfall near Lebanon is Burgess Falls at 136 feet.

Do any waterfalls near Lebanon require permits?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Lebanon?

Yes, 7 waterfalls near Lebanon have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Lebanon?

The closest waterfall to Lebanon is Cummins Falls, approximately 35.1 miles away.

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