Waterfall Hikes Near Manchester, TN

12,325 residents
Chicago Time Zone
40 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Manchester? There are 40 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Manchester. These trails range from easy to unknown difficulty, providing options for both casual hikers and experienced adventurers looking to explore the region's natural beauty.

Located at 35.4630°N, -86.0774°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Manchester

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

36 of 40 gauged

36 waterfalls near Manchester 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 Boone Falls Moderate Bridal Veil Falls Moderate Cascade Falls Moderate Deer Lick Falls Moderate Jumpoff Falls Moderate Monteagle Falls Moderate Burgess Falls Moderate Cane Creek Falls Moderate Fall Creek Falls Moderate Hemlock Falls Moderate Piney Creek Falls Moderate Virgin Falls Moderate Cul-car-mac Falls Moderate Foster Falls Moderate Great Falls Moderate Rainbow Falls Moderate High Falls Moderate Laurel Falls Moderate Middle Creek Falls Moderate

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Sunday

Sunny · 67°F

Thu 87°F Patchy Fog then Sunny
Fri 77°F Mostly Sunny
Sat 61°F Mostly Sunny
Sun 67°F Sunny Best
Mon 69°F Sunny
Tue 72°F Mostly Sunny
Wed 76°F Sunny

Flowing best right now near Manchester

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Monteagle Falls Moderate · 88 cfs 62nd percentile
  2. 2 Bridal Veil Falls Moderate · 88 cfs 62nd percentile
  3. 3 Cascade Falls Moderate · 88 cfs 62nd percentile
  4. 4 Jumpoff Falls Moderate · 88 cfs 62nd percentile
  5. 5 Deer Lick Falls Moderate · 88 cfs 62nd percentile
  6. 6 Cul-car-mac Falls Moderate · 13 cfs 59th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Manchester (13 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.

Bluehole Falls waterfall

Bluehole Falls

2.3 miles away
Tennessee
Easy
1.3 miles 118 ft
Big Falls waterfall

Big Falls

2.4 miles away
Tennessee
Easy
1.3 miles 118 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Manchester (21 waterfalls)

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

Little Falls waterfall

Little Falls

2.2 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
1.6 miles 200 ft

All 40 Waterfalls Near Manchester

Piney Creek Falls waterfall

Piney Creek Falls

39.6 miles away
Tennessee
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown
Boone Falls waterfall CC

Boone Falls

39.9 miles away
Tennessee
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Fall Creek Falls waterfall

Fall Creek Falls

40.4 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.4 miles 300 ft
Cane Creek Falls waterfall

Cane Creek Falls

40.5 miles away
Tennessee
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown
Crystal Falls waterfall

Crystal Falls

40.8 miles away
Tennessee
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Hemlock Falls waterfall

Hemlock Falls

43.9 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
6.2 miles 650 ft
LiDAR terrain view around Rockstack Falls in Tennessee, about 122 feet of drop LiDAR

Rockstack Falls

46.2 miles away
Tennessee
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Middle Creek Falls waterfall

Middle Creek Falls

46.5 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
1.7 miles 712 ft
LiDAR terrain view around Morphy Falls in Tennessee, about 61 feet of drop LiDAR

Morphy Falls

46.6 miles away
Tennessee
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Freudenberg Falls in Tennessee, about 365 feet of drop LiDAR

Freudenberg Falls

46.6 miles away
Tennessee
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Flatrock Falls in Tennessee, about 297 feet of drop LiDAR

Flatrock Falls

46.7 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.0 miles 200 ft
Slider Falls waterfall

Slider Falls

46.8 miles away
Tennessee
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Falling Water Falls waterfall

Falling Water Falls

47 miles away
Tennessee
Easy
0.3 miles 100 ft
Snow Falls waterfall

Snow Falls

48 miles away
Tennessee
Hard
10.0 miles Unknown
Laurel Falls waterfall

Laurel Falls

48.6 miles away
Tennessee
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Little Falls waterfall

Little Falls

48.6 miles away
Alabama
Easy
1.0 miles Unknown
Burgess Falls waterfall

Burgess Falls

48.7 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
1.5 miles 200 ft
Laurel Falls waterfall

Laurel Falls

48.7 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
4.8 miles Unknown
High Falls waterfall

High Falls

49 miles away
Alabama
Easy
0.3 miles Unknown
Virgin Falls waterfall

Virgin Falls

50 miles away
Tennessee
Hard
8.2 miles 1,200 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Manchester

Are there free waterfalls near Manchester?

There are 23 free waterfalls near Manchester, including Baker Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Manchester?

There are 13 easy waterfall hikes near Manchester, including Big Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Manchester?

There are 21 dog-friendly waterfalls near Manchester, including Big Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Manchester?

There are 24 kid-friendly waterfalls near Manchester, including Bluehole Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Manchester?

There are 5 waterfalls that allow swimming near Manchester, including Bluehole Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Manchester?

The shortest waterfall hike near Manchester is Big Falls at 0.3 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Manchester?

The tallest waterfall near Manchester is Fall Creek Falls at 256 feet.

Do any waterfalls near Manchester require permits?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Manchester?

Yes, 14 waterfalls near Manchester have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Manchester?

The closest waterfall to Manchester is Little Falls, approximately 2.2 miles away.

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