Waterfall Hikes Near Midtown, TN

1,260 residents
New York Time Zone
30 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Midtown? There are 30 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Midtown. 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 35.8813°N, -84.5715°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Midtown

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

26 of 30 gauged

9 of 26 waterfalls near Midtown are flowing strongly today

Abrams Falls Moderate Bald River Falls Strong Bullet Creek Falls Strong Basin Falls Barely Flowing Laurel Falls Barely Flowing Ozone Falls Barely Flowing Benton Falls Moderate Cane Creek Falls Barely Flowing Fall Creek Falls Barely Flowing Hemlock Falls Barely Flowing Piney Creek Falls Barely Flowing Virgin Falls Barely Flowing Double Falls Barely Flowing Magendanz Falls Barely Flowing Northrup Falls Barely Flowing Flatrock Falls Barely Flowing Hilliard Falls Strong Pilot Falls Strong Ray Falls Strong Stinging Fork Falls Strong Lower Falls Strong Lower Piney Falls Strong Upper Piney Falls Strong The Falls Barely Flowing

Updated 44 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny · 89°F

Aft 89°F Mostly Sunny Best
Mon 91°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Tue 92°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Wed 87°F Mostly Sunny
Thu 87°F Sunny
Fri 87°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sat 85°F Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Midtown

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Bald River Falls Strong · 578 cfs 81st percentile
  2. 2 Upper Piney Falls Strong · 160 cfs 81st percentile
  3. 3 Bullet Creek Falls Strong · 578 cfs 81st percentile
  4. 4 Lower Piney Falls Strong · 160 cfs 81st percentile
  5. 5 Stinging Fork Falls Strong · 26 cfs 79th percentile
  6. 6 Ray Falls Strong · 26 cfs 79th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Midtown (8 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.

Ozone Falls waterfall

Ozone Falls

42.5 miles away
Tennessee
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft
Laurel Falls waterfall

Laurel Falls

4.7 miles away
Tennessee
Easy
2.6 miles 314 ft

All 30 Waterfalls Near Midtown

Ozone Falls waterfall

Ozone Falls

42.5 miles away
Tennessee
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft
Basin Falls waterfall

Basin Falls

2.3 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Laurel Falls waterfall

Laurel Falls

4.7 miles away
Tennessee
Easy
2.6 miles 314 ft
Ray Falls waterfall

Ray Falls

6.1 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Jacks Rock Falls waterfall

Jacks Rock Falls

35.9 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft

Flatrock Falls

27.2 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Upper Piney Falls waterfall

Upper Piney Falls

22.8 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.0 miles 200 ft
Lower Piney Falls waterfall

Lower Piney Falls

22.8 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.5 miles 300 ft

Double Drop Falls

31 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Stinging Fork Falls waterfall

Stinging Fork Falls

25 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Pilot Falls waterfall

Pilot Falls

7.5 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.0 miles 200 ft
Double Falls waterfall

Double Falls

5.3 miles away
Tennessee
Hard
8.6 miles 1,200 ft

Hilliard Falls

43.2 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
The Falls waterfall

The Falls

9.8 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.5 miles 300 ft
Bullet Creek Falls waterfall

Bullet Creek Falls

25.6 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
3.0 miles 400 ft
Virgin Falls waterfall

Virgin Falls

22.5 miles away
Tennessee
Hard
8.2 miles 1,200 ft
Laurel Falls waterfall

Laurel Falls

26.1 miles away
Tennessee
Easy
2.6 miles 314 ft
Northrup Falls waterfall

Northrup Falls

28.1 miles away
Tennessee
Easy
1.3 miles 200 ft
Snow Falls waterfall

Snow Falls

32.3 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Magendanz Falls

28.6 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Midtown

Are there free waterfalls near Midtown?

There are 13 free waterfalls near Midtown, including Bald River Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Midtown?

There are 8 easy waterfall hikes near Midtown, including Bald River Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Midtown?

There are 16 dog-friendly waterfalls near Midtown, including Bald River Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Midtown?

There are 16 kid-friendly waterfalls near Midtown, including Abrams Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Midtown?

There is 1 waterfall that allows swimming near Midtown, including Lower Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Midtown?

The shortest waterfall hike near Midtown is Abrams Falls at 0.1 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Midtown?

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

Do any waterfalls near Midtown require permits?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Midtown?

Yes, 17 waterfalls near Midtown have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Midtown?

The closest waterfall to Midtown is Ozone Falls, approximately 10.2 miles away.

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