Waterfall Hikes Near Lexington, TN

7,927 residents
Chicago Time Zone
2 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Lexington? There are 2 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Lexington. These trails range from moderate to moderate difficulty, providing options for both casual hikers and experienced adventurers looking to explore the region's natural beauty.

Located at 35.6618°N, -88.3944°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Lexington

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

2 of 2 gauged

2 waterfalls near Lexington have live flow data today

Jenkins Falls Barely Flowing Rainbow Falls Barely Flowing

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Sunday

Sunny · 88°F

Aft 85°F Mostly Cloudy
Sun 88°F Sunny Best
Mon 88°F Mostly Sunny
Tue 89°F Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Wed 82°F Showers And Thunderstorms
Thu 77°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Fri 79°F Chance Rain Showers

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All 2 Waterfalls Near Lexington

Jenkins Falls waterfall

Jenkins Falls

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

Rainbow Falls

31.8 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Lexington

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Lexington?

There is 1 kid-friendly waterfall near Lexington, including Rainbow Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Lexington?

The shortest waterfall hike near Lexington is Jenkins Falls at 2.4 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Lexington?

The tallest waterfall near Lexington is Rainbow Falls at 80 feet.

What is the closest waterfall to Lexington?

The closest waterfall to Lexington is Jenkins Falls, approximately 40.7 miles away.

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