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 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

3 of 3 gauged

3 waterfalls near Lexington have live flow data today

Jackson Falls Barely Flowing Jenkins Falls Barely Flowing Rainbow Falls Low

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Saturday

Sunny · 92°F

Tue 91°F Mostly Sunny
Wed 92°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Thu 92°F Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Fri 91°F Mostly Sunny
Sat 92°F Sunny Best
Sun 94°F Sunny
Mon 95°F Sunny

Flowing best right now near Lexington

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Rainbow Falls Low · 52 cfs 22nd percentile
  2. 2 Jackson Falls Barely Flowing · 285 cfs 1st percentile
  3. 3 Jenkins Falls Barely Flowing · 493 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

37.3 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
0.4 miles 200 ft

All 3 Waterfalls Near Lexington

Jenkins Falls waterfall

Jenkins Falls

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

Rainbow Falls

29.6 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Jackson Falls waterfall

Jackson Falls

37.3 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
0.4 miles 200 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Lexington

Are there free waterfalls near Lexington?

There is 1 free waterfall 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.

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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