Waterfall Hikes Near Nashville, TN

1,177,657 residents

Chicago Time Zone

1 Waterfall

within 50 miles

One waterfall makes the fifty mile cut from Nashville, and reaching it means a drive down the Natchez Trace Parkway. Jackson Falls is a marked stop on the Trace southwest of the city, a 0.4 mile walk to the water with 200 feet of climb on the way back, dogs allowed. For anything taller, Middle Tennessee hikers point east toward Cookeville, where the Cumberland Plateau starts producing real falls just past this page's radius.

Located at 36.1715°N, -86.7842°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Nashville

Pins are within 50 miles; hollow circles are day trips 50–100 miles out.

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1 waterfall near Nashville has live flow data today

Jackson Falls Barely Flowing

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Tod 87°F Sunny Best

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

1 Jackson Falls Barely Flowing · 191 cfs 5th percentile

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🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Nashville (1 waterfall)

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Jackson Falls

44.8 miles away

Tennessee

Moderate

0.4 miles 200 ft

All 1 Waterfall Near Nashville

Jackson Falls

44.8 miles away

Tennessee

Moderate

0.4 miles 200 ft

🧭 Day Trips From Nashville (48 waterfalls, 50–100 miles away)

Everything listed above is within 50 miles of Nashville. Make a day of it and 48 more are within 100 miles. The closest is Rainbow Falls, about 53 miles away, and the tallest is Fall Creek Falls at 256 ft. They're spread across Tennessee, Alabama, and Kentucky.

Distances are approximate, measured from the center of Nashville; the drive is usually longer.

Rainbow Falls

52.6 miles away

Tennessee

Moderate

5.4 miles Unknown

LiDAR

Cul-car-mac Falls

53.7 miles away

Tennessee

Unknown

Unknown Unknown

Eagle Falls

53.7 miles away

Tennessee

Moderate

1.5 miles 200 ft

Cummins Falls

55.1 miles away

Tennessee

Moderate

2.5 miles 200 ft

Jenkins Falls

55.2 miles away

Tennessee

Unknown

Unknown Unknown

Rattlesnake Falls

55.5 miles away

Tennessee

Moderate

2.0 miles 300 ft

Burgess Falls

56.4 miles away

Tennessee

Moderate

1.5 miles 200 ft

Dry Creek Falls

56.8 miles away

Tennessee

Moderate

2.5 miles 300 ft

LiDAR

Marcella Falls

57.7 miles away

Tennessee

Easy

1.5 miles Unknown

Cascade Falls

59.7 miles away

Tennessee

Easy

1.5 miles Unknown

Baker Falls

60.3 miles away

Tennessee

Hard

8.2 miles Unknown

LiDAR

Bosworth Falls

60.5 miles away

Tennessee

Unknown

Unknown Unknown

Showing the 12 closest of 48. For the rest, browse Tennessee waterfalls, Alabama waterfalls, and Kentucky waterfalls.

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Nashville

Are there free waterfalls near Nashville?

There is 1 free waterfall near Nashville, including Jackson Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Nashville?

There is 1 dog-friendly waterfall near Nashville, including Jackson Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Nashville?

There is 1 kid-friendly waterfall near Nashville, including Jackson Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Nashville?

The shortest waterfall hike near Nashville is Jackson Falls at 0.4 miles round trip.

What is the closest waterfall to Nashville?

The closest waterfall to Nashville is Jackson Falls, approximately 44.8 miles away.

What waterfalls are within a day trip of Nashville?

Beyond the 1 waterfall within 50 miles, 48 more are between 50 and 100 miles from Nashville. The closest of those is Rainbow Falls, approximately 52.6 miles away.