Waterfall Hikes Near Mount Juliet, TN

39,525 residents
Chicago Time Zone
6 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Mount Juliet marks the far east edge of Nashville's sprawl, which puts its six falls down I-40 toward the plateau. Cummins Falls is the big one, 75 feet with a swimming hole below and 2.5 miles of moderate trail, dogs permitted. Burgess Falls stands 136 feet and takes a mile and a half to reach. Cascade Falls keeps it easy at that same distance. Dry Creek Falls runs 2.5 miles with 300 feet of gain. All of them run strongest in spring.

Located at 36.1990°N, -86.5115°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Mount Juliet

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

6 of 6 gauged

3 of 6 waterfalls near Mount Juliet are flowing strongly today

Burgess Falls Strong Cascade Falls Low Cul-car-mac Falls Low Cummins Falls Roaring Dry Creek Falls Roaring Rainbow Falls Barely Flowing

Updated 32 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Monday

Sunny · 92°F

Aft 92°F Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sat 87°F Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Sun 92°F Areas Of Fog then Mostly Sunny
Mon 92°F Sunny Best
Tue 95°F Sunny
Wed 94°F Sunny
Thu 93°F Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Mount Juliet

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Cummins Falls Roaring · 8 cfs 96th percentile
  2. 2 Dry Creek Falls Roaring · 8 cfs 96th percentile
  3. 3 Burgess Falls Strong · 28 cfs 89th percentile
  4. 4 Cascade Falls Low · 17 cfs 24th percentile
  5. 5 Cul-car-mac Falls Low · 8 cfs 15th percentile
  6. 6 Rainbow Falls Barely Flowing · 116 cfs 0th percentile

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🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Mount Juliet (3 waterfalls)

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

Cummins Falls waterfall

Cummins Falls

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

Burgess Falls

10.7 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
1.5 miles 200 ft
Cascade Falls waterfall

Cascade Falls

44.5 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 6 Waterfalls Near Mount Juliet

Cummins Falls waterfall

Cummins Falls

1.7 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.5 miles 200 ft
Rainbow Falls waterfall

Rainbow Falls

31.8 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Cul-car-mac Falls

22.3 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Dry Creek Falls waterfall

Dry Creek Falls

30.8 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.5 miles 300 ft
Burgess Falls waterfall

Burgess Falls

10.7 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
1.5 miles 200 ft
Cascade Falls waterfall

Cascade Falls

44.5 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Mount Juliet

Are there free waterfalls near Mount Juliet?

There are 2 free waterfalls near Mount Juliet, including Burgess Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Mount Juliet?

There are 3 dog-friendly waterfalls near Mount Juliet, including Burgess Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Mount Juliet?

There are 4 kid-friendly waterfalls near Mount Juliet, including Burgess Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Mount Juliet?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Mount Juliet?

The shortest waterfall hike near Mount Juliet is Burgess Falls at 1.5 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Mount Juliet?

The tallest waterfall near Mount Juliet is Burgess Falls at 136 feet.

Do any waterfalls near Mount Juliet require permits?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Mount Juliet?

Yes, 5 waterfalls near Mount Juliet have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Mount Juliet?

The closest waterfall to Mount Juliet is Cummins Falls, approximately 42.2 miles away.

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