Waterfall Hikes Near Lexington, TN

7,927 residents
Chicago Time Zone
3 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Lexington? There are 3 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Lexington. These trails range from moderate to unknown 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

3 of 3 gauged

3 waterfalls near Lexington have live flow data today

Jackson Falls Moderate Jenkins Falls Barely Flowing Rainbow Falls Low

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Monday

Partly Sunny · 74°F

Mon 74°F Partly Sunny Best
Tue 75°F Areas Of Fog then Mostly Sunny
Wed 76°F Partly Sunny
Thu 77°F Sunny
Fri 78°F Mostly Sunny
Sat 76°F Chance Rain Showers
Sun 76°F Rain Showers Likely

Flowing best right now near Lexington

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 Jackson Falls Moderate · 213 cfs 32nd percentile
  2. 2 Rainbow Falls Low · 38 cfs 21st percentile
  3. 3 Jenkins Falls Barely Flowing · 342 cfs 0th percentile

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🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Lexington (1 waterfall)

Bring your four-legged friend along! These waterfalls welcome dogs on their trails.

Jackson Falls waterfall

Jackson Falls

48.2 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
0.4 miles 200 ft

All 3 Waterfalls Near Lexington

Jenkins Falls waterfall

Jenkins Falls

40.7 miles away
Tennessee
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Rainbow Falls waterfall

Rainbow Falls

41.9 miles away
Tennessee
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Jackson Falls waterfall

Jackson Falls

48.2 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
0.4 miles 200 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Lexington

Are there free waterfalls near Lexington?

There are 2 free waterfalls near Lexington, including Jackson Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Lexington?

There is 1 dog-friendly waterfall near Lexington, including Jackson Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Lexington?

There are 2 kid-friendly waterfalls near Lexington, including Jackson Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Lexington?

The shortest waterfall hike near Lexington is Jackson Falls at 0.4 miles round trip.

What is the closest waterfall to Lexington?

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

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