Waterfall Hikes Near Pleasant Hill, TN

589 residents
Chicago Time Zone
36 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Pleasant Hill? There are 36 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Pleasant Hill. 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 35.9767°N, -85.1996°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Pleasant Hill

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

32 of 36 gauged

32 waterfalls near Pleasant Hill have live flow data today

Basin Falls Barely Flowing Laurel Falls Barely Flowing Ozone Falls Barely Flowing Burgess Falls Moderate Cane Creek Falls Moderate Fall Creek Falls Moderate Hemlock Falls Moderate Piney Creek Falls Moderate Virgin Falls Moderate Cul-car-mac Falls Barely Flowing Cummins Falls Moderate Dry Creek Falls Moderate Double Drop Falls Moderate Jacks Rock Falls Moderate Double Falls Moderate Magendanz Falls Moderate Northrup Falls Moderate Falling Water Falls Barely Flowing Flatrock Falls Barely Flowing Freudenberg Falls Barely Flowing Rockstack Falls Barely Flowing Slider Falls Barely Flowing Flatrock Falls Moderate Great Falls Barely Flowing Rainbow Falls Barely Flowing Hilliard Falls Barely Flowing Pilot Falls Barely Flowing Ray Falls Barely Flowing Stinging Fork Falls Barely Flowing Lower Piney Falls Barely Flowing Upper Piney Falls Barely Flowing The Falls Moderate

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Wednesday

Sunny · 92°F

Wed 92°F Sunny Best
Thu 93°F Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Fri 92°F Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Ind 90°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 88°F Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Mon 86°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Tue 85°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Pleasant Hill

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Flatrock Falls Moderate · 400 cfs 68th percentile
  2. 2 Double Drop Falls Moderate · 87 cfs 66th percentile
  3. 3 Jacks Rock Falls Moderate · 87 cfs 66th percentile
  4. 4 The Falls Moderate · 1840 cfs 64th percentile
  5. 5 Double Falls Moderate · 406 cfs 64th percentile
  6. 6 Magendanz Falls Moderate · 406 cfs 64th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Pleasant Hill (6 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.

Hemlock Falls waterfall

Hemlock Falls

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

Ozone Falls

6.4 miles away
Tennessee
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Pleasant Hill (17 waterfalls)

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

Virgin Falls waterfall

Virgin Falls

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

Burgess Falls

35.8 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
1.5 miles 200 ft

All 36 Waterfalls Near Pleasant Hill

Pilot Falls waterfall

Pilot Falls

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

Virgin Falls

29.3 miles away
Tennessee
Hard
8.2 miles 1,200 ft
Hemlock Falls waterfall

Hemlock Falls

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

Burgess Falls

35.8 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
1.5 miles 200 ft
Ozone Falls waterfall

Ozone Falls

6.4 miles away
Tennessee
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft
Basin Falls waterfall

Basin Falls

7.6 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Cane Creek Falls waterfall

Cane Creek Falls

27.6 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Hilliard Falls

39.3 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 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
Crystal Falls waterfall

Crystal Falls

24.9 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft

Double Drop Falls

17.8 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Stinging Fork Falls waterfall

Stinging Fork Falls

3 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Ray Falls waterfall

Ray Falls

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

Laurel Falls

6.8 miles away
Tennessee
Easy
2.6 miles 314 ft

Cul-car-mac Falls

44.6 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Upper Piney Falls waterfall

Upper Piney Falls

0.2 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.0 miles 200 ft
Lower Piney Falls waterfall

Lower Piney Falls

33.5 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.5 miles 300 ft
Jacks Rock Falls waterfall

Jacks Rock Falls

13 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Great Falls waterfall

Great Falls

7.5 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Pleasant Hill

Are there free waterfalls near Pleasant Hill?

There are 14 free waterfalls near Pleasant Hill, including Burgess Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Pleasant Hill?

There are 6 easy waterfall hikes near Pleasant Hill, including Falling Water Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Pleasant Hill?

There are 17 dog-friendly waterfalls near Pleasant Hill, including Burgess Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Pleasant Hill?

There are 17 kid-friendly waterfalls near Pleasant Hill, including Burgess Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Pleasant Hill?

There is 1 waterfall that allows swimming near Pleasant Hill, including Cummins Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Pleasant Hill?

The shortest waterfall hike near Pleasant Hill is Basin Falls at 0.3 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Pleasant Hill?

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

Do any waterfalls near Pleasant Hill require permits?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Pleasant Hill?

Yes, 23 waterfalls near Pleasant Hill have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Pleasant Hill?

The closest waterfall to Pleasant Hill is Pilot Falls, approximately 4.8 miles away.

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