Waterfall Hikes Near Palmer, TN

882 residents

Chicago Time Zone

46 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Palmer? There are 46 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Palmer. These trails range from easy to moderate difficulty, providing options for both casual hikers and experienced adventurers looking to explore the region's natural beauty.

Located at 35.3576°N, -85.5656°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Palmer

Today's Conditions

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Water Flow

42 of 46 gauged

42 waterfalls near Palmer have live flow data today

Baker Falls Barely Flowing Big Falls Barely Flowing Bluehole Falls Barely Flowing Bosworth Falls Barely Flowing Cascade Falls Barely Flowing Copperas Falls Barely Flowing Little Falls Barely Flowing Machine Falls Barely Flowing Ovoca Falls Barely Flowing Rainbow Falls Barely Flowing Rutledge Falls Barely Flowing Bridal Veil Falls Barely Flowing Cascade Falls Barely Flowing Deer Lick Falls Barely Flowing Jumpoff Falls Barely Flowing Monteagle Falls Barely Flowing Burgess Falls Low Cane Creek Falls Barely Flowing Fall Creek Falls Barely Flowing Hemlock Falls Barely Flowing Piney Creek Falls Barely Flowing Virgin Falls Barely Flowing Cul-car-mac Falls Barely Flowing Falling Water Falls Barely Flowing Flatrock Falls Barely Flowing Freudenberg Falls Barely Flowing Rockstack Falls Barely Flowing Slider Falls Barely Flowing Foster Falls Barely Flowing Great Falls Barely Flowing Rainbow Falls Barely Flowing High Falls Barely Flowing Hilliard Falls Barely Flowing Pilot Falls Barely Flowing Stinging Fork Falls Barely Flowing Laurel Falls Barely Flowing Middle Creek Falls Barely Flowing Three Creeks Falls Barely Flowing Little Falls Barely Flowing Lower Piney Falls Barely Flowing Upper Piney Falls Barely Flowing Lula Falls Barely Flowing

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Best Day to Hike

This Afternoon

Partly Sunny · 78°F

Aft 78°F Partly Sunny Best

Sun 83°F Sunny

Mon 82°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Tue 82°F Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Wed 80°F Showers And Thunderstorms

Thu 76°F Showers And Thunderstorms

Fri 75°F Showers And Thunderstorms

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Palmer (7 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.

Deer Lick Falls

33.2 miles away

Tennessee

Easy

0.6 miles 50 ft

Cascade Falls waterfall

Cascade Falls

19 miles away

Tennessee

Easy

2.0 miles 200 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Palmer (25 waterfalls)

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

Foster Falls waterfall

Foster Falls

10.9 miles away

Tennessee

Moderate

1.6 miles 200 ft

Bridal Veil Falls waterfall

Bridal Veil Falls

12.9 miles away

Tennessee

Moderate

2.0 miles 200 ft

All 46 Waterfalls Near Palmer

Foster Falls waterfall

Foster Falls

10.9 miles away

Tennessee

Moderate

1.6 miles 200 ft

Deer Lick Falls

33.2 miles away

Tennessee

Easy

0.6 miles 50 ft

Bridal Veil Falls waterfall

Bridal Veil Falls

12.9 miles away

Tennessee

Moderate

2.0 miles 200 ft

Monteagle Falls

13.2 miles away

Tennessee

Moderate

2.4 miles 350 ft

Cascade Falls waterfall

Cascade Falls

19 miles away

Tennessee

Easy

2.0 miles 200 ft

Rockstack Falls waterfall

Rockstack Falls

34.3 miles away

Tennessee

Moderate

2.0 miles 300 ft

Three Creeks Falls waterfall

Three Creeks Falls

41.1 miles away

Tennessee

Moderate

3.0 miles 400 ft

Middle Creek Falls waterfall

Middle Creek Falls

41.1 miles away

Tennessee

Moderate

1.5 miles 300 ft

Freudenberg Falls

33.8 miles away

Tennessee

Moderate

2.4 miles 350 ft

Flatrock Falls

33.7 miles away

Tennessee

Moderate

2.0 miles 200 ft

Slider Falls waterfall

Slider Falls

Tennessee

Moderate

2.4 miles 350 ft

Falling Water Falls waterfall

Falling Water Falls

33.8 miles away

Tennessee

Easy

0.3 miles 100 ft

Laurel Falls waterfall

Laurel Falls

11.4 miles away

Tennessee

Easy

2.6 miles 314 ft

Jumpoff Falls

18.1 miles away

Tennessee

Moderate

2.0 miles 300 ft

Piney Creek Falls waterfall

Piney Creek Falls

1.9 miles away

Tennessee

Moderate

2.4 miles 350 ft

Fall Creek Falls waterfall

Fall Creek Falls

26.2 miles away

Tennessee

Moderate

2.4 miles 300 ft

Cane Creek Falls waterfall

Cane Creek Falls

26.3 miles away

Tennessee

Moderate

2.4 miles 350 ft

Crystal Falls waterfall

Crystal Falls

7.9 miles away

Tennessee

Moderate

2.0 miles 300 ft

Great Falls waterfall

Great Falls

33.5 miles away

Tennessee

Moderate

2.4 miles 350 ft

Rutledge Falls waterfall

Rutledge Falls

18.5 miles away

Tennessee

Moderate

2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Palmer

Are there free waterfalls near Palmer?

There are 20 free waterfalls near Palmer, including Baker Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Palmer?

There are 7 easy waterfall hikes near Palmer, including Cascade Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Palmer?

There are 25 dog-friendly waterfalls near Palmer, including Baker Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Palmer?

There are 28 kid-friendly waterfalls near Palmer, including Bluehole Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Palmer?

There are 5 waterfalls that allow swimming near Palmer, including Bluehole Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Palmer?

The shortest waterfall hike near Palmer is Baker Falls at 0.3 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Palmer?

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

Do any waterfalls near Palmer require permits?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Palmer?

Yes, 16 waterfalls near Palmer have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Palmer?

The closest waterfall to Palmer is Foster Falls, approximately 13.3 miles away.

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