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

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

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

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

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

Hemlock Falls waterfall

Hemlock Falls

6 miles away
Tennessee
Easy
2.0 miles 200 ft
Little Falls waterfall

Little Falls

27.1 miles away
Alabama
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
High Falls waterfall

High Falls

32.3 miles away
Alabama
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Machine Falls waterfall

Machine Falls

20.7 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
1.6 miles 200 ft
Lula Falls waterfall

Lula Falls

20.2 miles away
Georgia
Moderate
4.2 miles 600 ft
Little Falls waterfall

Little Falls

0.1 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
1.6 miles 200 ft
Bluehole Falls waterfall

Bluehole Falls

9.7 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Big Falls waterfall

Big Falls

0.2 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Ovoca Falls waterfall CC

Ovoca Falls

14.8 miles away
Tennessee
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft

Morphy Falls

2.1 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Rainbow Falls waterfall

Rainbow Falls

3.4 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Copperas Falls

11.5 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Bosworth Falls

3.5 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Baker Falls waterfall

Baker Falls

17.4 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Snow Falls waterfall

Snow Falls

0.7 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Cascade Falls waterfall

Cascade Falls

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

Laurel Falls

24.5 miles away
Tennessee
Easy
2.6 miles 314 ft
Virgin Falls waterfall

Virgin Falls

28.2 miles away
Tennessee
Hard
8.2 miles 1,200 ft
Burgess Falls waterfall

Burgess Falls

32 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
1.5 miles 200 ft

Hilliard Falls

6.6 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 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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