Waterfall Hikes Near Monterey, TN

2,751 residents
Chicago Time Zone
38 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Monterey? There are 38 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Monterey. These trails range from drive_up to unknown difficulty, providing options for both casual hikers and experienced adventurers looking to explore the region's natural beauty.

Located at 36.1447°N, -85.2643°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Monterey

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

34 of 38 gauged

9 of 34 waterfalls near Monterey are flowing strongly today

Basin Falls Barely Flowing Laurel Falls Barely Flowing Ozone Falls Barely Flowing Burgess Falls Moderate Cane Creek Falls Low Fall Creek Falls Low Hemlock Falls Low Piney Creek Falls Low Virgin Falls Low Cul-car-mac Falls Roaring Cummins Falls Barely Flowing Dry Creek Falls Barely Flowing Double Drop Falls Barely Flowing Jacks Rock Falls Barely Flowing Double Falls Barely Flowing Magendanz Falls Barely Flowing Northrup Falls Barely Flowing Flatrock Falls Barely Flowing Great Falls Strong Rainbow Falls Strong Hilliard Falls Strong Pilot Falls Strong Ray Falls Strong Stinging Fork Falls Strong Jock Falls Roaring Seventy Six Falls Roaring Lower Piney Falls Low Upper Piney Falls Low The Falls Barely Flowing

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Monday

Mostly Sunny · 69°F

Mon 69°F Mostly Sunny Best
Tue 73°F Mostly Sunny
Wed 70°F Partly Sunny
Thu 72°F Sunny
Fri 74°F Mostly Sunny
Sat 72°F Slight Chance Rain Showers
Sun 69°F Rain Showers Likely

Flowing best right now near Monterey

Updated about 3 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Cul-car-mac Falls Roaring · 10 cfs 95th percentile
  2. 2 Seventy Six Falls Roaring · 4 cfs 94th percentile
  3. 3 Jock Falls Roaring · 4 cfs 94th percentile
  4. 4 Stinging Fork Falls Strong · 3 cfs 84th percentile
  5. 5 Ray Falls Strong · 3 cfs 84th percentile
  6. 6 Pilot Falls Strong · 3 cfs 84th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Monterey (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.

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

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

Virgin Falls waterfall

Virgin Falls

17.7 miles away
Tennessee
Hard
8.2 miles 1,200 ft
Cummins Falls waterfall

Cummins Falls

18.1 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.5 miles 200 ft
Burgess Falls waterfall

Burgess Falls

19.1 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
1.5 miles 200 ft

All 38 Waterfalls Near Monterey

Pilot Falls waterfall

Pilot Falls

14.3 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.0 miles 200 ft
Virgin Falls waterfall

Virgin Falls

17.7 miles away
Tennessee
Hard
8.2 miles 1,200 ft
Dry Creek Falls waterfall

Dry Creek Falls

18.1 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.5 miles 300 ft
Cummins Falls waterfall

Cummins Falls

18.1 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.5 miles 200 ft
Burgess Falls waterfall

Burgess Falls

19.1 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
1.5 miles 200 ft
LiDAR terrain view around Double Drop Falls in Tennessee, about 108 feet of drop LiDAR

Double Drop Falls

20.6 miles away
Tennessee
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Hemlock Falls waterfall

Hemlock Falls

23.8 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
6.2 miles 650 ft
Jacks Rock Falls waterfall

Jacks Rock Falls

25.5 miles away
Tennessee
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Magendanz Falls in Tennessee, about 138 feet of drop LiDAR

Magendanz Falls

26.6 miles away
Tennessee
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Northrup Falls waterfall

Northrup Falls

27 miles away
Tennessee
Easy
1.3 miles 200 ft
Cane Creek Falls waterfall

Cane Creek Falls

27.2 miles away
Tennessee
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown
Fall Creek Falls waterfall

Fall Creek Falls

27.3 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.4 miles 300 ft
Piney Creek Falls waterfall

Piney Creek Falls

28.1 miles away
Tennessee
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Cul-car-mac Falls in Tennessee, about 209 feet of drop LiDAR

Cul-car-mac Falls

31.4 miles away
Tennessee
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Great Falls waterfall

Great Falls

32.1 miles away
Tennessee
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown
Ozone Falls waterfall

Ozone Falls

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

Basin Falls

32.6 miles away
Tennessee
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Hilliard Falls in Tennessee, about 84 feet of drop LiDAR

Hilliard Falls

32.7 miles away
Tennessee
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Crystal Falls waterfall

Crystal Falls

34.2 miles away
Tennessee
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Stinging Fork Falls waterfall

Stinging Fork Falls

35 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.0 miles 400 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Monterey

Are there free waterfalls near Monterey?

There are 21 free waterfalls near Monterey, including Burgess Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Monterey?

There are 8 easy waterfall hikes near Monterey, including Cane Creek Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Monterey?

There are 21 dog-friendly waterfalls near Monterey, including Burgess Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Monterey?

There are 19 kid-friendly waterfalls near Monterey, including Burgess Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Monterey?

There is 1 waterfall that allows swimming near Monterey, including Cummins Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Monterey?

The shortest waterfall hike near Monterey is Burgess Falls at 0.1 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Monterey?

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

Do any waterfalls near Monterey require permits?

Yes, 2 waterfalls near Monterey require a permit. Check individual trail pages for current permit details.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Monterey?

Yes, 25 waterfalls near Monterey have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Monterey?

The closest waterfall to Monterey is Pilot Falls, approximately 14.3 miles away.

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