Waterfall Hikes Near Pleasant Hill, TN

589 residents
Chicago Time Zone
39 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Pleasant Hill? There are 39 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

35 of 39 gauged

35 waterfalls near Pleasant Hill have live flow data today

Basin Falls Barely Flowing Laurel Falls Barely Flowing Ozone Falls Barely Flowing Burgess Falls Barely Flowing 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 Cummins Falls Barely Flowing Dry Creek Falls Barely Flowing Double Drop Falls Barely Flowing Jacks Rock Falls Barely Flowing Double Falls Barely Flowing Magendanz Falls Barely Flowing Northrup Falls Barely Flowing Falling Water Falls Low Flatrock Falls Low Freudenberg Falls Low Rockstack Falls Low Slider Falls Low Flatrock Falls Barely Flowing Great Falls Moderate Rainbow Falls Moderate Hilliard Falls Barely Flowing Pilot Falls Barely Flowing Ray Falls Barely Flowing Stinging Fork Falls Barely Flowing Middle Creek Falls Moderate Three Creeks Falls Moderate Seventy Six Falls Moderate The Falls Low

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Wednesday

Sunny · 90°F

Sat 91°F Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 92°F Sunny
Mon 91°F Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Tue 87°F Areas Of Fog then Sunny
Wed 90°F Sunny Best
Thu 86°F Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Fri 84°F Mostly Sunny then 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 Rainbow Falls Moderate · 794 cfs 71st percentile
  2. 2 Great Falls Moderate · 794 cfs 71st percentile
  3. 3 Middle Creek Falls Moderate · 1 cfs 55th percentile
  4. 4 Three Creeks Falls Moderate · 1 cfs 55th percentile
  5. 5 Seventy Six Falls Moderate · 9 cfs 51st percentile
  6. 6 Lower Piney Falls Moderate · 85 cfs 48th 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

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

Ozone Falls

12.8 miles away
Tennessee
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Pleasant Hill (18 waterfalls)

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

Virgin Falls waterfall

Virgin Falls

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

Burgess Falls

38.5 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
1.5 miles 200 ft

All 39 Waterfalls Near Pleasant Hill

Pilot Falls waterfall

Pilot Falls

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

Virgin Falls

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

Hemlock Falls

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

Burgess Falls

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

Ozone Falls

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

Basin Falls

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

Cane Creek Falls

9.4 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Hilliard Falls

8.2 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Fall Creek Falls waterfall

Fall Creek Falls

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

Piney Creek Falls

11.3 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Crystal Falls waterfall

Crystal Falls

4.9 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft

Double Drop Falls

17.5 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

8.6 miles away
Tennessee
Easy
2.6 miles 314 ft

Cul-car-mac Falls

2.6 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

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

Jacks Rock Falls

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

Great Falls

28.1 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 15 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 18 dog-friendly waterfalls near Pleasant Hill, including Burgess Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Pleasant Hill?

There are 18 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, 26 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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