Waterfall Hikes Near Petersburg, TN

556 residents
Chicago Time Zone
23 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Petersburg? There are 23 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Petersburg. 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 35.3173°N, -86.6407°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Petersburg

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

23 of 23 gauged

1 of 23 waterfalls near Petersburg 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 Boone Falls Roaring Bridal Veil Falls Barely Flowing Cascade Falls Barely Flowing Deer Lick Falls Barely Flowing Jumpoff Falls Barely Flowing Monteagle Falls Barely Flowing Copperas Falls Barely Flowing Marcella Falls Barely Flowing Eagle Falls Barely Flowing Jackson Falls Barely Flowing Foster Falls Barely Flowing Rattlesnake Falls Barely Flowing

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely · 89°F

Wed 97°F Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Thu 97°F Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Fri 96°F Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Ind 94°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 93°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mon 91°F Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Tue 89°F Showers And Thunderstorms Likely Best

Flowing best right now near Petersburg

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Boone Falls Roaring ยท 1970 cfs 95th percentile
  2. 2 Rutledge Falls Barely Flowing ยท 35 cfs 0th percentile
  3. 3 Rattlesnake Falls Barely Flowing ยท 639 cfs 0th percentile
  4. 4 Rainbow Falls Barely Flowing ยท 35 cfs 0th percentile
  5. 5 Ovoca Falls Barely Flowing ยท 35 cfs 0th percentile
  6. 6 Monteagle Falls Barely Flowing ยท 19 cfs 0th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Petersburg (3 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.

Ovoca Falls

47.7 miles away
Tennessee
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Petersburg (14 waterfalls)

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

Cascade Falls waterfall

Cascade Falls

46.6 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Machine Falls waterfall

Machine Falls

39.4 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
1.6 miles 200 ft
Rutledge Falls waterfall

Rutledge Falls

24.2 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 23 Waterfalls Near Petersburg

Boone Falls waterfall CC

Boone Falls

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

Cascade Falls

46.6 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Copperas Falls

47.3 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Ovoca Falls

47.7 miles away
Tennessee
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft
Machine Falls waterfall

Machine Falls

39.4 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
1.6 miles 200 ft
Rutledge Falls waterfall

Rutledge Falls

24.2 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Marcella Falls

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

Baker Falls

42.7 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Bosworth Falls

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

Rainbow Falls

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

Big Falls

45.9 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Little Falls waterfall

Little Falls

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

Bluehole Falls

46.1 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Rattlesnake Falls waterfall

Rattlesnake Falls

25.6 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft

Copperas Falls

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

Cascade Falls

6.6 miles away
Tennessee
Easy
2.0 miles 200 ft

Deer Lick Falls

2.3 miles away
Tennessee
Easy
0.6 miles 50 ft
Eagle Falls waterfall

Eagle Falls

27.4 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
1.5 miles 200 ft

Monteagle Falls

2.8 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Bridal Veil Falls waterfall

Bridal Veil Falls

42 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.0 miles 200 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Petersburg

Are there free waterfalls near Petersburg?

There are 14 free waterfalls near Petersburg, including Baker Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Petersburg?

There are 3 easy waterfall hikes near Petersburg, including Cascade Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Petersburg?

There are 14 dog-friendly waterfalls near Petersburg, including Baker Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Petersburg?

There are 16 kid-friendly waterfalls near Petersburg, including Bluehole Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Petersburg?

There are 3 waterfalls that allow swimming near Petersburg, including Bluehole Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Petersburg?

The shortest waterfall hike near Petersburg is Baker Falls at 0.4 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Petersburg?

The tallest waterfall near Petersburg is Rainbow Falls at 80 feet.

What is the closest waterfall to Petersburg?

The closest waterfall to Petersburg is Boone Falls, approximately 12.7 miles away.

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