Waterfall Hikes Near McDonald, TN

638 residents
New York Time Zone
41 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near McDonald? There are 41 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of McDonald. These trails range from drive_up to moderate difficulty, providing options for both casual hikers and experienced adventurers looking to explore the region's natural beauty.

Located at 35.1088°N, -84.9853°W

Map of Waterfalls Near McDonald

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

37 of 41 gauged

37 waterfalls near McDonald have live flow data today

Bald River Falls Low Bullet Creek Falls Low Basin Falls Barely Flowing Laurel Falls Barely Flowing Ozone Falls Barely Flowing Benton Falls Barely Flowing Bridal Veil Falls Barely Flowing Cascade Falls Barely Flowing Deer Lick Falls Barely Flowing Jumpoff Falls Barely Flowing Monteagle Falls Barely Flowing Cane Creek Falls Moderate Fall Creek Falls Moderate Hemlock Falls Moderate Piney Creek Falls Moderate Falling Water Falls Barely Flowing Flatrock Falls Barely Flowing Freudenberg Falls Barely Flowing Rockstack Falls Barely Flowing Slider Falls Barely Flowing Foster Falls Barely Flowing High Falls Low Hilliard Falls Barely Flowing Pilot Falls Barely Flowing Ray Falls Barely Flowing Stinging Fork Falls Barely Flowing Keown Falls Moderate Laurel Falls Low Middle Creek Falls Low Three Creeks Falls Low Little Falls Moderate Lower Piney Falls Moderate Upper Piney Falls Moderate Lula Falls Moderate

Updated 21 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Saturday

Mostly Sunny · 90°F

Tue 90°F Sunny
Wed 91°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Thu 89°F Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Fri 89°F Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sat 90°F Mostly Sunny Best
Sun 91°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mon 91°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near McDonald

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Keown Falls Moderate · 1060 cfs 49th percentile
  2. 2 Lula Falls Moderate · 14 cfs 44th percentile
  3. 3 Lower Piney Falls Moderate · 70 cfs 37th percentile
  4. 4 Upper Piney Falls Moderate · 70 cfs 37th percentile
  5. 5 Little Falls Moderate · 7 cfs 33rd percentile
  6. 6 Cane Creek Falls Low · 47 cfs 22nd percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near McDonald (11 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.

Falling Water Falls waterfall

Falling Water Falls

42 miles away
Tennessee
Easy
0.3 miles 100 ft

All 41 Waterfalls Near McDonald

Falling Water Falls waterfall

Falling Water Falls

42 miles away
Tennessee
Easy
0.3 miles 100 ft
Slider Falls waterfall

Slider Falls

41.8 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Flatrock Falls

41.9 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.0 miles 200 ft

Freudenberg Falls

41.9 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Middle Creek Falls waterfall

Middle Creek Falls

33.4 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
1.5 miles 300 ft
Three Creeks Falls waterfall

Three Creeks Falls

17.7 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
3.0 miles 400 ft

Rockstack Falls

42.4 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Benton Falls waterfall

Benton Falls

38 miles away
Tennessee
Easy
3.0 miles 200 ft
Laurel Falls waterfall

Laurel Falls

7.6 miles away
Tennessee
Easy
2.6 miles 314 ft
Laurel Falls waterfall

Laurel Falls

45 miles away
Tennessee
Easy
2.6 miles 314 ft
Snow Falls waterfall

Snow Falls

32.5 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Morphy Falls

33.9 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Lula Falls waterfall

Lula Falls

11.7 miles away
Georgia
Moderate
4.2 miles 600 ft
Crystal Falls waterfall

Crystal Falls

4.9 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Keown Falls waterfall

Keown Falls

28.6 miles away
Georgia
Moderate
1.8 miles 400 ft

Hilliard Falls

8.2 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Bullet Creek Falls waterfall

Bullet Creek Falls

26 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
3.0 miles 400 ft
Stinging Fork Falls waterfall

Stinging Fork Falls

3 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Foster Falls waterfall

Foster Falls

23.8 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
1.6 miles 200 ft
Lower Piney Falls waterfall

Lower Piney Falls

20.2 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.5 miles 300 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near McDonald

Are there free waterfalls near McDonald?

There are 19 free waterfalls near McDonald, including Bald River Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near McDonald?

There are 11 easy waterfall hikes near McDonald, including Bald River Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in McDonald?

There are 23 dog-friendly waterfalls near McDonald, including Bald River Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near McDonald?

There are 25 kid-friendly waterfalls near McDonald, including Bald River Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near McDonald?

There are 3 waterfalls that allow swimming near McDonald, including Foster Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near McDonald?

The shortest waterfall hike near McDonald is Bald River Falls at 0.1 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near McDonald?

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

Do any waterfalls near McDonald require permits?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around McDonald?

Yes, 22 waterfalls near McDonald have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to McDonald?

The closest waterfall to McDonald is Falling Water Falls, approximately 16.5 miles away.

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