Waterfall Hikes Near Rockwood, TN

5,468 residents
New York Time Zone
32 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Rockwood? There are 32 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Rockwood. 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 35.8692°N, -84.6731°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Rockwood

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

28 of 32 gauged

28 waterfalls near Rockwood have live flow data today

Abrams Falls Moderate Bald River Falls Moderate Bullet Creek Falls Moderate Basin Falls Barely Flowing Laurel Falls Barely Flowing Ozone Falls Barely Flowing Benton Falls Barely Flowing Burgess Falls Moderate 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 Magendanz Falls Moderate Northrup Falls Moderate Flatrock Falls Moderate Great Falls Barely Flowing 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 The Falls Moderate

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Friday

Sunny · 96°F

Wed 95°F Patchy Fog then Sunny
Thu 97°F Patchy Fog then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Fri 96°F Sunny Best
Ind 94°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 92°F Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Mon 90°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Tue 89°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Rockwood

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 Jacks Rock Falls Moderate · 87 cfs 66th percentile
  3. 3 Double Drop Falls Moderate · 87 cfs 66th percentile
  4. 4 The Falls Moderate · 1840 cfs 64th percentile
  5. 5 Northrup Falls Moderate · 406 cfs 64th percentile
  6. 6 Magendanz Falls Moderate · 406 cfs 64th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Rockwood (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.

Ozone Falls waterfall

Ozone Falls

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

Laurel Falls

6.8 miles away
Tennessee
Easy
2.6 miles 314 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Rockwood (18 waterfalls)

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

Upper Piney Falls waterfall

Upper Piney Falls

0.2 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.0 miles 200 ft

All 32 Waterfalls Near Rockwood

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
Laurel Falls waterfall

Laurel Falls

6.8 miles away
Tennessee
Easy
2.6 miles 314 ft
Ray Falls waterfall

Ray Falls

3.6 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Jacks Rock Falls waterfall

Jacks Rock Falls

13 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 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

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

Flatrock Falls

22.8 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

Hilliard Falls

39.3 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 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
Laurel Falls waterfall

Laurel Falls

35.8 miles away
Tennessee
Easy
2.6 miles 314 ft
Snow Falls waterfall

Snow Falls

35.2 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
The Falls waterfall

The Falls

31.5 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.5 miles 300 ft
Northrup Falls waterfall

Northrup Falls

43.7 miles away
Tennessee
Easy
1.3 miles 200 ft

Morphy Falls

34.1 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Magendanz Falls

44.7 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Rockwood

Are there free waterfalls near Rockwood?

There are 14 free waterfalls near Rockwood, including Bald River Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Rockwood?

There are 8 easy waterfall hikes near Rockwood, including Bald River Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Rockwood?

There are 18 dog-friendly waterfalls near Rockwood, including Bald River Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Rockwood?

There are 18 kid-friendly waterfalls near Rockwood, including Abrams Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Rockwood?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Rockwood?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near Rockwood?

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

Do any waterfalls near Rockwood require permits?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Rockwood?

Yes, 19 waterfalls near Rockwood have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Rockwood?

The closest waterfall to Rockwood is Ozone Falls, approximately 6.4 miles away.

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