Waterfall Hikes Near Newport, TN

6,850 residents
New_York Time Zone
38 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Newport? There are 38 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Newport. 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 35.9617°N, -83.1976°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Newport

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

38 of 38 gauged

38 waterfalls near Newport have live flow data today

Abrams Falls Barely Flowing Betsy Falls Low High Falls Low Onion Cliff Falls Low Onion Falls Low Slatten Falls Low Thurston Hatcher Falls Low Blue Sea Falls Barely Flowing Mitchell Falls Barely Flowing Roaring Spout Falls Barely Flowing Buckeye Falls Barely Flowing Spivey Falls Barely Flowing Burningtown Falls Barely Flowing Courthouse Falls Barely Flowing Dill Falls Barely Flowing Lower Vernal Falls Barely Flowing Second Falls Barely Flowing Yellowstone Falls Barely Flowing Woodfin Falls Barely Flowing Upper Vernal Falls Barely Flowing Upper Falls Barely Flowing Dismal Falls Barely Flowing Schoolhouse Falls Barely Flowing Douglas Falk Barely Flowing Walker Falls Barely Flowing Flat Creek Falls Barely Flowing Grotto Falls Barely Flowing Laurel Falls Barely Flowing Rainbow Falls Barely Flowing Ramsey Cascades Barely Flowing Wilson Falls Barely Flowing High Falls Barely Flowing Slick Rock Falls Barely Flowing Little Creek Falls Low Mingo Falls Low Mouse Creek Falls Barely Flowing Reems Creek Falls Barely Flowing Soco Falls Barely Flowing

Updated 37 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Today

Sunny · 67°F

Tod 67°F Sunny Best
Fri 77°F Sunny
Sat 86°F Mostly Sunny
Sun 90°F Mostly Sunny
Mon 91°F Sunny
Tue 91°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Wed 87°F Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Newport (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.

Soco Falls waterfall

Soco Falls

7.5 miles away
North Carolina
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft

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

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

Mouse Creek Falls waterfall

Mouse Creek Falls

15.7 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
4.2 miles 600 ft
Flat Creek Falls waterfall

Flat Creek Falls

10.4 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
4.5 miles 800 ft
Mingo Falls waterfall

Mingo Falls

37.5 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
0.4 miles 160 ft
Grotto Falls waterfall

Grotto Falls

25.5 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.6 miles 585 ft

All 38 Waterfalls Near Newport

Mouse Creek Falls waterfall

Mouse Creek Falls

15.7 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
4.2 miles 600 ft
Ramsey Cascades waterfall

Ramsey Cascades

23.6 miles away
Tennessee
Hard
8.0 miles 2,200 ft
Flat Creek Falls waterfall

Flat Creek Falls

10.4 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
4.5 miles 800 ft
Soco Falls waterfall

Soco Falls

7.5 miles away
North Carolina
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft
Mingo Falls waterfall

Mingo Falls

37.5 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
0.4 miles 160 ft
Grotto Falls waterfall

Grotto Falls

25.5 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.6 miles 585 ft
Rainbow Falls waterfall

Rainbow Falls

25.5 miles away
Tennessee
Hard
5.4 miles 800 ft
Woodfin Falls waterfall

Woodfin Falls

41.2 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Little Creek Falls waterfall

Little Creek Falls

8.8 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Wilson Falls waterfall

Wilson Falls

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

Laurel Falls

29.4 miles away
Tennessee
Easy
2.6 miles 314 ft

Buckeye Falls

Tennessee
Hard
8.0 miles 2 ft
Spivey Falls waterfall

Spivey Falls

12.5 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Thurston Hatcher Falls

20.7 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Reems Creek Falls waterfall

Reems Creek Falls

39.4 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
High Falls waterfall

High Falls

20.6 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
1.2 miles 200 ft
Betsy Falls waterfall

Betsy Falls

4 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Onion Falls waterfall

Onion Falls

20.5 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Onion Cliff Falls waterfall

Onion Cliff Falls

3.3 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
1.0 miles 200 ft

Slatten Falls

3.3 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Newport

Are there free waterfalls near Newport?

There are 24 free waterfalls near Newport, including Buckeye Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Newport?

There are 8 easy waterfall hikes near Newport, including Courthouse Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Newport?

There are 21 dog-friendly waterfalls near Newport, including Buckeye Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Newport?

There are 22 kid-friendly waterfalls near Newport, including Abrams Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Newport?

There are 3 waterfalls that allow swimming near Newport, including Courthouse Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Newport?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near Newport?

The tallest waterfall near Newport is Buckeye Falls at 475 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Newport?

Yes, 38 waterfalls near Newport have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Newport?

The closest waterfall to Newport is Mouse Creek Falls, approximately 13.8 miles away.

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