Waterfall Hikes Near Ridgeside, TN

919 residents
New York Time Zone
33 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Ridgeside? There are 33 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Ridgeside. 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 35.0349°N, -85.2470°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Ridgeside

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

29 of 33 gauged

29 waterfalls near Ridgeside have live flow data today

Benton 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 Bullet Creek Falls Moderate Cane Creek Falls Moderate Fall Creek Falls Moderate Hemlock Falls Moderate Piney Creek Falls Moderate De Soto Falls Barely Flowing High Falls Barely Flowing Little Falls Barely Flowing 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 Hilliard Falls Barely Flowing Stinging Fork Falls Barely Flowing Keown Falls Barely Flowing Laurel Falls Barely Flowing Middle Creek Falls Barely Flowing Three Creeks Falls Barely Flowing Little Falls Barely Flowing Little River Falls Barely Flowing Lula Falls Barely Flowing

Updated 18 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Wednesday

Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms · 97°F

Wed 97°F Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms Best
Thu 98°F Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Fri 97°F Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Ind 95°F Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 93°F Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Mon 90°F Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Tue 89°F Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Flowing best right now near Ridgeside

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Cane Creek Falls Moderate · 54 cfs 47th percentile
  2. 2 Piney Creek Falls Moderate · 54 cfs 47th percentile
  3. 3 Fall Creek Falls Moderate · 54 cfs 47th percentile
  4. 4 Hemlock Falls Moderate · 54 cfs 47th percentile
  5. 5 Bullet Creek Falls Moderate · 90 cfs 25th percentile
  6. 6 Benton Falls Barely Flowing · 24 cfs 7th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Ridgeside (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.

Laurel Falls waterfall

Laurel Falls

43.1 miles away
Tennessee
Easy
2.6 miles 314 ft
Falling Water Falls waterfall

Falling Water Falls

23.4 miles away
Tennessee
Easy
0.3 miles 100 ft

All 33 Waterfalls Near Ridgeside

Laurel Falls waterfall

Laurel Falls

43.1 miles away
Tennessee
Easy
2.6 miles 314 ft
Falling Water Falls waterfall

Falling Water Falls

23.4 miles away
Tennessee
Easy
0.3 miles 100 ft
Slider Falls waterfall

Slider Falls

23.2 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Flatrock Falls

23.1 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.0 miles 200 ft

Freudenberg Falls

17.9 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Middle Creek Falls waterfall

Middle Creek Falls

41.1 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
1.5 miles 300 ft
Three Creeks Falls waterfall

Three Creeks Falls

41 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
3.0 miles 400 ft

Rockstack Falls

18.4 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Lula Falls waterfall

Lula Falls

37 miles away
Georgia
Moderate
4.2 miles 600 ft
Foster Falls waterfall

Foster Falls

39.8 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
1.6 miles 200 ft
Little Falls waterfall

Little Falls

Alabama
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
High Falls waterfall

High Falls

Alabama
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Crystal Falls waterfall

Crystal Falls

24.9 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Keown Falls waterfall

Keown Falls

33.2 miles away
Georgia
Moderate
1.8 miles 400 ft

Jumpoff Falls

30 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft

Morphy Falls

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

Benton Falls

18.2 miles away
Tennessee
Easy
3.0 miles 200 ft
Bridal Veil Falls waterfall

Bridal Veil Falls

42 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.0 miles 200 ft

Monteagle Falls

2.8 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Snow Falls waterfall

Snow Falls

35.2 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Ridgeside

Are there free waterfalls near Ridgeside?

There are 13 free waterfalls near Ridgeside, including Bridal Veil Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Ridgeside?

There are 8 easy waterfall hikes near Ridgeside, including Benton Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Ridgeside?

There are 18 dog-friendly waterfalls near Ridgeside, including Benton Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Ridgeside?

There are 19 kid-friendly waterfalls near Ridgeside, including Benton Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Ridgeside?

There are 4 waterfalls that allow swimming near Ridgeside, including Foster Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Ridgeside?

The shortest waterfall hike near Ridgeside is Benton Falls at 0.1 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Ridgeside?

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

Do any waterfalls near Ridgeside require permits?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Ridgeside?

Yes, 14 waterfalls near Ridgeside have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Ridgeside?

The closest waterfall to Ridgeside is Laurel Falls, approximately 7.5 miles away.

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