Waterfall Hikes Near Ridgeside, TN

919 residents
New York Time Zone
35 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Ridgeside? There are 35 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

31 of 35 gauged

1 of 31 waterfalls near Ridgeside is flowing strongly 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 Low Cane Creek Falls Low Fall Creek Falls Low Hemlock Falls Low Piney Creek Falls Low Virgin Falls Low De Soto Falls Low High Falls Low Little Falls Low 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 Pilot Falls Barely Flowing Stinging Fork Falls Barely Flowing Keown Falls Moderate Laurel Falls Low Middle Creek Falls Low Three Creeks Falls Low Little Falls Moderate Little River Falls Strong Lula Falls Moderate

Updated 29 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Saturday

Sunny · 92°F

Tue 91°F Sunny
Wed 92°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Thu 91°F Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Fri 90°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sat 92°F Sunny Best
Sun 92°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mon 93°F Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Ridgeside

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 Keown Falls Moderate · 1120 cfs 53rd percentile
  2. 2 Little River Falls Moderate · 37 cfs 52nd percentile
  3. 3 Lula Falls Moderate · 14 cfs 43rd percentile
  4. 4 Virgin Falls Moderate · 49 cfs 32nd percentile
  5. 5 Cane Creek Falls Moderate · 49 cfs 32nd percentile
  6. 6 Piney Creek Falls Moderate · 49 cfs 32nd 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

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

Falling Water Falls

42 miles away
Tennessee
Easy
0.3 miles 100 ft

All 35 Waterfalls Near Ridgeside

Laurel Falls waterfall

Laurel Falls

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

Falling Water Falls

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

Slider Falls

41.8 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Flatrock Falls

41.9 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.0 miles 200 ft

Freudenberg Falls

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

Middle Creek Falls

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

Three Creeks Falls

17.7 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
3.0 miles 400 ft

Rockstack Falls

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

Lula Falls

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

Foster Falls

23.8 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

28.1 miles away
Alabama
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Crystal Falls waterfall

Crystal Falls

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

Keown Falls

28.6 miles away
Georgia
Moderate
1.8 miles 400 ft

Jumpoff Falls

5 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft

Morphy Falls

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

Benton Falls

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

Bridal Veil Falls

24.8 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.0 miles 200 ft

Monteagle Falls

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

Snow Falls

32.5 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Ridgeside

Are there free waterfalls near Ridgeside?

There are 14 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 19 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, 2 waterfalls near Ridgeside require a permit. Check individual trail pages for current permit details.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Ridgeside?

Yes, 15 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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