Waterfall Hikes Near McDonald, TN

638 residents
New York Time Zone
39 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near McDonald? There are 39 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

35 of 39 gauged

35 waterfalls near McDonald have live flow data today

Bald River Falls Barely Flowing Bullet Creek Falls Barely Flowing Basin Falls Barely Flowing Laurel Falls Barely Flowing Ozone Falls Barely Flowing Benton Falls Low 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 Barely Flowing Fall Creek Falls Barely Flowing Hemlock Falls Barely Flowing Piney Creek Falls Barely Flowing 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 Barely Flowing Hilliard Falls Barely Flowing Pilot Falls Barely Flowing Ray Falls Barely Flowing Stinging Fork Falls Barely Flowing Keown Falls Barely Flowing Laurel Falls Barely Flowing Middle Creek Falls Barely Flowing Three Creeks Falls Barely Flowing Little Falls Barely Flowing Lower Piney Falls Barely Flowing Upper Piney Falls Barely Flowing Lula Falls Barely Flowing Upper Falls Barely Flowing

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Independence Day

Sunny · 95°F

Thu 97°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Fri 97°F Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Ind 95°F Sunny Best
Sun 93°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mon 92°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Tue 91°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Wed 90°F 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 Benton Falls Low · 21 cfs 11th percentile
  2. 2 Lula Falls Barely Flowing · 9 cfs 8th percentile
  3. 3 Slider Falls Barely Flowing · 0 cfs 5th percentile
  4. 4 Rockstack Falls Barely Flowing · 0 cfs 5th percentile
  5. 5 Freudenberg Falls Barely Flowing · 0 cfs 5th percentile
  6. 6 Flatrock Falls Barely Flowing · 0 cfs 5th 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

43.6 miles away
Tennessee
Easy
0.3 miles 100 ft

All 39 Waterfalls Near McDonald

Upper Piney Falls waterfall

Upper Piney Falls

21.4 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.0 miles 200 ft

Jumpoff Falls

13.4 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Ray Falls waterfall

Ray Falls

21.9 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Bridal Veil Falls waterfall

Bridal Veil Falls

15.9 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.0 miles 200 ft
Little Falls waterfall

Little Falls

Alabama
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Monteagle Falls

15.8 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
High Falls waterfall

High Falls

Alabama
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Laurel Falls waterfall

Laurel Falls

20.7 miles away
Tennessee
Easy
2.6 miles 314 ft

Deer Lick Falls

17.3 miles away
Tennessee
Easy
0.6 miles 50 ft
Cane Creek Falls waterfall

Cane Creek Falls

Tennessee
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Basin Falls waterfall

Basin Falls

Tennessee
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Fall Creek Falls waterfall

Fall Creek Falls

43.7 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.4 miles 300 ft
Cascade Falls waterfall

Cascade Falls

12 miles away
Tennessee
Easy
2.0 miles 200 ft
Piney Creek Falls waterfall

Piney Creek Falls

45.2 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Bald River Falls waterfall

Bald River Falls

25.3 miles away
Tennessee
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft
Ozone Falls waterfall

Ozone Falls

23.3 miles away
Tennessee
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft
Hemlock Falls waterfall

Hemlock Falls

29.1 miles away
Tennessee
Easy
2.0 miles 200 ft
Pilot Falls waterfall

Pilot Falls

42.1 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.0 miles 200 ft
Upper Falls waterfall

Upper Falls

33.3 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
0.5 miles 100 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near McDonald

Are there free waterfalls near McDonald?

There are 17 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 21 dog-friendly waterfalls near McDonald, including Bald River Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near McDonald?

There are 23 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, 20 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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