Waterfall Hikes Near Palmer, TN

882 residents
Chicago Time Zone
51 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Palmer? There are 51 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Palmer. 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 35.3576°N, -85.5656°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Palmer

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

47 of 51 gauged

1 of 47 waterfalls near Palmer is flowing strongly 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 Barely Flowing Cane Creek Falls Moderate Fall Creek Falls Moderate Hemlock Falls Moderate Piney Creek Falls Moderate Virgin Falls Moderate Cul-car-mac Falls Low Cummins Falls Low Dry Creek Falls Low De Soto Falls Low High Falls Low Little Falls Low 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 Hilliard Falls Barely Flowing Pilot Falls Barely Flowing Stinging Fork Falls Barely Flowing Laurel Falls Low Middle Creek Falls Low Three Creeks Falls Low Little Falls Moderate Little River Falls Strong Lower Piney Falls Moderate Upper Piney Falls Moderate Lula Falls Moderate

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Tuesday

Sunny · 85°F

Tue 85°F Sunny Best
Wed 85°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Thu 84°F Areas Of Fog then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Fri 83°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sat 85°F Sunny
Sun 85°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mon 86°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Palmer

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Little River Falls Moderate · 37 cfs 55th percentile
  2. 2 Lula Falls Moderate · 14 cfs 44th percentile
  3. 3 Lower Piney Falls Moderate · 70 cfs 37th percentile
  4. 4 Upper Piney Falls Moderate · 70 cfs 37th percentile
  5. 5 Little Falls Moderate · 7 cfs 33rd percentile
  6. 6 Hemlock Falls Low · 47 cfs 22nd percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Palmer (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.

Deer Lick Falls

28 miles away
Tennessee
Easy
0.6 miles 50 ft
Cascade Falls waterfall

Cascade Falls

44 miles away
Tennessee
Easy
2.0 miles 200 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Palmer (28 waterfalls)

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

Foster Falls waterfall

Foster Falls

23.8 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
1.6 miles 200 ft
Bridal Veil Falls waterfall

Bridal Veil Falls

24.8 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.0 miles 200 ft

All 51 Waterfalls Near Palmer

Cul-car-mac Falls

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

Rainbow Falls

41.5 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
De Soto Falls waterfall

De Soto Falls

11.9 miles away
Alabama
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Pilot Falls waterfall

Pilot Falls

15 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.0 miles 200 ft
Little Falls waterfall

Little Falls

Alabama
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Cummins Falls waterfall

Cummins Falls

24.8 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.5 miles 200 ft
Stinging Fork Falls waterfall

Stinging Fork Falls

3 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Dry Creek Falls waterfall

Dry Creek Falls

26.5 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.5 miles 300 ft
Lower Piney Falls waterfall

Lower Piney Falls

20.2 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.5 miles 300 ft
Upper Piney Falls waterfall

Upper Piney Falls

0.2 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.0 miles 200 ft
Little River Falls waterfall

Little River Falls

20.8 miles away
Alabama
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Palmer

Are there free waterfalls near Palmer?

There are 23 free waterfalls near Palmer, including Baker Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Palmer?

There are 8 easy waterfall hikes near Palmer, including Cascade Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Palmer?

There are 28 dog-friendly waterfalls near Palmer, including Baker Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Palmer?

There are 31 kid-friendly waterfalls near Palmer, including Bluehole Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Palmer?

There are 7 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 0.1 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, 3 waterfalls near Palmer require a permit. Check individual trail pages for current permit details.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Palmer?

Yes, 18 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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