Waterfall Hikes Near Philadelphia, TN

916 residents
New York Time Zone
38 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Philadelphia? There are 38 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Philadelphia. 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 35.6791°N, -84.3999°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Philadelphia

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

34 of 38 gauged

34 waterfalls near Philadelphia have live flow data today

Abrams Falls Moderate Bald River Falls Low Bullet Creek Falls Low Basin Falls Barely Flowing Laurel Falls Barely Flowing Ozone Falls Barely Flowing Bemis Camp Falls Barely Flowing Big Falls Barely Flowing Middle Falls Barely Flowing Santeetlah Bluff Falls Barely Flowing Sassafras Falls Barely Flowing Upper Falls Barely Flowing Stewart Falls Barely Flowing Benton Falls Barely Flowing Cane Creek Falls Moderate Fall Creek Falls Moderate Hemlock Falls Moderate Piney Creek Falls Moderate Virgin Falls Moderate Double Drop Falls Moderate Jacks Rock Falls Moderate Double Falls Moderate Flatrock Falls Moderate Grotto Falls Moderate Laurel Falls Moderate Rainbow Falls Moderate Wilson Falls Moderate Hilliard Falls Barely Flowing Pilot Falls Barely Flowing Ray Falls Barely Flowing Stinging Fork Falls Barely Flowing Lower Falls Barely Flowing Lower Piney Falls Barely Flowing Upper Piney Falls Barely Flowing

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Friday

Sunny · 95°F

Wed 95°F Patchy Fog then Sunny
Thu 96°F Patchy Fog then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Fri 95°F Sunny Best
Ind 94°F Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 93°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mon 90°F Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Tue 89°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Philadelphia

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 Flatrock Falls Moderate · 384 cfs 67th percentile
  2. 2 Abrams Falls Moderate · 316 cfs 63rd percentile
  3. 3 Jacks Rock Falls Moderate · 80 cfs 63rd percentile
  4. 4 Double Drop Falls Moderate · 80 cfs 63rd percentile
  5. 5 Wilson Falls Moderate · 163 cfs 62nd percentile
  6. 6 Rainbow Falls Moderate · 163 cfs 62nd percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Philadelphia (9 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.

Laurel Falls waterfall

Laurel Falls

6.8 miles away
Tennessee
Easy
2.6 miles 314 ft

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

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

Lower Piney Falls waterfall

Lower Piney Falls

33.5 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

All 38 Waterfalls Near Philadelphia

Benton Falls waterfall

Benton Falls

18.2 miles away
Tennessee
Easy
3.0 miles 200 ft

Morphy Falls

34.1 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Upper Falls waterfall

Upper Falls

10.2 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
0.5 miles 100 ft
Middle Falls waterfall

Middle Falls

10.2 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
4.5 miles 400 ft
Big Falls waterfall

Big Falls

9.4 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Double Drop Falls

17.8 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft

Sassafras Falls

9.9 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Rainbow Falls waterfall

Rainbow Falls

43.9 miles away
Tennessee
Hard
5.4 miles 800 ft
Grotto Falls waterfall

Grotto Falls

43.9 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.6 miles 585 ft
Crystal Falls waterfall

Crystal Falls

24.9 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Cane Creek Falls waterfall

Cane Creek Falls

27.6 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Fall Creek Falls waterfall

Fall Creek Falls

27.6 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.4 miles 300 ft
Piney Creek Falls waterfall

Piney Creek Falls

26.7 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Hemlock Falls waterfall

Hemlock Falls

31.1 miles away
Tennessee
Easy
2.0 miles 200 ft
Wilson Falls waterfall

Wilson Falls

26.8 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Pilot Falls waterfall

Pilot Falls

24.2 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.0 miles 200 ft
Double Falls waterfall

Double Falls

29.3 miles away
Tennessee
Hard
8.6 miles 1,200 ft
Virgin Falls waterfall

Virgin Falls

29.3 miles away
Tennessee
Hard
8.2 miles 1,200 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Philadelphia

Are there free waterfalls near Philadelphia?

There are 20 free waterfalls near Philadelphia, including Bald River Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Philadelphia?

There are 9 easy waterfall hikes near Philadelphia, including Bald River Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Philadelphia?

There are 21 dog-friendly waterfalls near Philadelphia, including Bald River Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Philadelphia?

There are 23 kid-friendly waterfalls near Philadelphia, including Abrams Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Philadelphia?

There is 1 waterfall that allows swimming near Philadelphia, including Lower Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Philadelphia?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near Philadelphia?

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

Do any waterfalls near Philadelphia require permits?

Yes, 1 waterfall near Philadelphia requires a permit. Check individual trail pages for current permit details.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Philadelphia?

Yes, 25 waterfalls near Philadelphia have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Philadelphia?

The closest waterfall to Philadelphia is Bullet Creek Falls, approximately 20.4 miles away.

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