Waterfall Hikes Near Shelbyville, TN

23,676 residents
Chicago Time Zone
24 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Shelbyville? There are 24 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Shelbyville. 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 35.4987°N, -86.4517°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Shelbyville

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

24 of 24 gauged

1 of 24 waterfalls near Shelbyville is flowing strongly today

Baker Falls Barely Flowing Big Falls Barely Flowing Bluehole Falls Barely Flowing Bosworth Falls Barely Flowing Cascade Falls Barely Flowing Copperas Falls Barely Flowing Little Falls Barely Flowing Machine Falls Barely Flowing Ovoca Falls Barely Flowing Rainbow Falls Barely Flowing Rutledge Falls Barely Flowing Boone Falls Roaring Bridal Veil Falls Barely Flowing Cascade Falls Barely Flowing Deer Lick Falls Barely Flowing Jumpoff Falls Barely Flowing Monteagle Falls Barely Flowing Eagle Falls Barely Flowing Jackson Falls Barely Flowing Foster Falls Barely Flowing Great Falls Barely Flowing Rainbow Falls Barely Flowing Marcella Falls Barely Flowing

Updated 41 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Friday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms · 96°F

Thu 96°F Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Fri 96°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms Best
Ind 95°F Patchy Fog then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 93°F Patchy Fog then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mon 92°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Tue 91°F Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Wed 90°F Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Flowing best right now near Shelbyville

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Boone Falls Roaring ยท 1990 cfs 96th percentile
  2. 2 Rutledge Falls Barely Flowing ยท 31 cfs 0th percentile
  3. 3 Rattlesnake Falls Barely Flowing ยท 550 cfs 0th percentile
  4. 4 Rainbow Falls Barely Flowing ยท 251 cfs 0th percentile
  5. 5 Rainbow Falls Barely Flowing ยท 31 cfs 0th percentile
  6. 6 Ovoca Falls Barely Flowing ยท 31 cfs 0th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Shelbyville (3 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.

Ovoca Falls

14.9 miles away
Tennessee
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Shelbyville (14 waterfalls)

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

Cascade Falls waterfall

Cascade Falls

16.9 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Baker Falls waterfall

Baker Falls

44.8 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 24 Waterfalls Near Shelbyville

Cascade Falls waterfall

Cascade Falls

16.9 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Baker Falls waterfall

Baker Falls

44.8 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Bosworth Falls

45 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Copperas Falls

16.1 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Rainbow Falls waterfall

Rainbow Falls

45 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Ovoca Falls

14.9 miles away
Tennessee
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft
Big Falls waterfall

Big Falls

46.6 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Bluehole Falls waterfall

Bluehole Falls

48.8 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Little Falls waterfall

Little Falls

48.7 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
1.6 miles 200 ft
Machine Falls waterfall

Machine Falls

48.4 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
1.6 miles 200 ft
Rutledge Falls waterfall

Rutledge Falls

12.6 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Boone Falls waterfall CC

Boone Falls

25.3 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Rainbow Falls waterfall

Rainbow Falls

24.7 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Rattlesnake Falls waterfall

Rattlesnake Falls

29.3 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Cascade Falls waterfall

Cascade Falls

12 miles away
Tennessee
Easy
2.0 miles 200 ft
Eagle Falls waterfall

Eagle Falls

27.4 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
1.5 miles 200 ft

Marcella Falls

31.4 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Deer Lick Falls

17.3 miles away
Tennessee
Easy
0.6 miles 50 ft

Monteagle Falls

15.8 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Bridal Veil Falls waterfall

Bridal Veil Falls

15.9 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.0 miles 200 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Shelbyville

Are there free waterfalls near Shelbyville?

There are 13 free waterfalls near Shelbyville, including Baker Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Shelbyville?

There are 3 easy waterfall hikes near Shelbyville, including Cascade Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Shelbyville?

There are 14 dog-friendly waterfalls near Shelbyville, including Baker Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Shelbyville?

There are 17 kid-friendly waterfalls near Shelbyville, including Bluehole Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Shelbyville?

There are 3 waterfalls that allow swimming near Shelbyville, including Bluehole Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Shelbyville?

The shortest waterfall hike near Shelbyville is Baker Falls at 0.4 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Shelbyville?

The tallest waterfall near Shelbyville is Rainbow Falls at 80 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Shelbyville?

Yes, 2 waterfalls near Shelbyville have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Shelbyville?

The closest waterfall to Shelbyville is Cascade Falls, approximately 12.8 miles away.

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