Waterfall Hikes Near South Cleveland, TN

7,188 residents
New York Time Zone
44 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near South Cleveland? There are 44 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of South Cleveland. 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 35.1096°N, -84.9097°W

Map of Waterfalls Near South Cleveland

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

40 of 44 gauged

40 waterfalls near South Cleveland have live flow data today

Bald River Falls Low Bullet Creek Falls Low Basin Falls Barely Flowing Laurel Falls Barely Flowing Ozone Falls Barely Flowing Bemis Camp Falls Barely Flowing Big Falls Barely Flowing Middle Falls Barely Flowing Santeetlah Bluff Falls Barely Flowing Sassafras Falls Barely Flowing Upper Falls Barely Flowing Stewart Falls Barely Flowing 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 Cane Creek Falls Moderate Fall Creek Falls Moderate Hemlock Falls Moderate Piney Creek Falls Moderate 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 High Falls Barely Flowing Hilliard Falls Barely Flowing Ray Falls Barely Flowing Stinging Fork Falls Barely Flowing Keown Falls Low Laurel Falls Barely Flowing Middle Creek Falls Barely Flowing Three Creeks Falls Barely Flowing Little Falls Barely Flowing Lower Piney Falls Barely Flowing Upper Piney Falls Barely Flowing Lula Falls Barely Flowing

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Monday

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Tod 96°F Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Sun 92°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mon 90°F Showers And Thunderstorms Likely Best
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Flowing best right now near South Cleveland

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Piney Creek Falls Moderate · 49 cfs 40th percentile
  2. 2 Hemlock Falls Moderate · 49 cfs 40th percentile
  3. 3 Cane Creek Falls Moderate · 49 cfs 40th percentile
  4. 4 Fall Creek Falls Moderate · 49 cfs 40th percentile
  5. 5 Bald River Falls Low · 86 cfs 12th percentile
  6. 6 Keown Falls Low · 691 cfs 12th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near South Cleveland (11 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.

Benton Falls waterfall

Benton Falls

18.2 miles away
Tennessee
Easy
3.0 miles 200 ft
Falling Water Falls waterfall

Falling Water Falls

23.4 miles away
Tennessee
Easy
0.3 miles 100 ft

All 44 Waterfalls Near South Cleveland

Benton Falls waterfall

Benton Falls

18.2 miles away
Tennessee
Easy
3.0 miles 200 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
Laurel Falls waterfall

Laurel Falls

43.1 miles away
Tennessee
Easy
2.6 miles 314 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

Morphy Falls

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

Lula Falls

37 miles away
Georgia
Moderate
4.2 miles 600 ft
Bullet Creek Falls waterfall

Bullet Creek Falls

22.8 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
3.0 miles 400 ft
Stinging Fork Falls waterfall

Stinging Fork Falls

3 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 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
Lower Piney Falls waterfall

Lower Piney Falls

33.5 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.5 miles 300 ft
Upper Piney Falls waterfall

Upper Piney Falls

0.2 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.0 miles 200 ft

Hilliard Falls

39.3 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near South Cleveland

Are there free waterfalls near South Cleveland?

There are 22 free waterfalls near South Cleveland, including Bald River Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near South Cleveland?

There are 11 easy waterfall hikes near South Cleveland, including Bald River Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in South Cleveland?

There are 26 dog-friendly waterfalls near South Cleveland, including Bald River Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near South Cleveland?

There are 28 kid-friendly waterfalls near South Cleveland, including Bald River Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near South Cleveland?

There are 3 waterfalls that allow swimming near South Cleveland, including Foster Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near South Cleveland?

The shortest waterfall hike near South Cleveland is Bald River Falls at 0.1 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near South Cleveland?

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

Do any waterfalls near South Cleveland require permits?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around South Cleveland?

Yes, 26 waterfalls near South Cleveland have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to South Cleveland?

The closest waterfall to South Cleveland is Benton Falls, approximately 14.8 miles away.

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