Waterfall Hikes Near Spencer, TN

1,469 residents
Chicago Time Zone
51 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Spencer? There are 51 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Spencer. 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 35.7393°N, -85.4560°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Spencer

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

47 of 51 gauged

47 waterfalls near Spencer have live flow data 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 Basin Falls Barely Flowing Laurel Falls Barely Flowing Ozone 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 Burgess Falls Low Cane Creek Falls Barely Flowing Fall Creek Falls Barely Flowing Hemlock Falls Barely Flowing Piney Creek Falls Barely Flowing Virgin Falls Barely Flowing Cul-car-mac Falls Barely Flowing Cummins Falls Barely Flowing Dry Creek Falls Barely Flowing Double Drop Falls Barely Flowing Jacks Rock 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 Great Falls Barely Flowing Rainbow Falls Barely Flowing Hilliard Falls Low Pilot Falls Low Ray Falls Low Stinging Fork Falls Low Laurel Falls Moderate Middle Creek Falls Moderate Three Creeks Falls Moderate Lower Piney Falls Barely Flowing Upper Piney Falls Barely Flowing

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Thursday

Sunny · 66°F

Thu 66°F Sunny Best
Fri 77°F Sunny
Sat 83°F Partly Sunny
Sun 87°F Mostly Sunny
Mon 88°F Sunny
Tue 88°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Wed 84°F Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Spencer (9 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.

Hemlock Falls waterfall

Hemlock Falls

6 miles away
Tennessee
Easy
2.0 miles 200 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Spencer (24 waterfalls)

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

Piney Creek Falls waterfall

Piney Creek Falls

1.9 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Fall Creek Falls waterfall

Fall Creek Falls

26.2 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.4 miles 300 ft
Cane Creek Falls waterfall

Cane Creek Falls

26.3 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Virgin Falls waterfall

Virgin Falls

28.2 miles away
Tennessee
Hard
8.2 miles 1,200 ft
Great Falls waterfall

Great Falls

33.5 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 51 Waterfalls Near Spencer

Cummins Falls waterfall

Cummins Falls

27.3 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.5 miles 200 ft
Laurel Falls waterfall

Laurel Falls

33.4 miles away
Tennessee
Easy
2.6 miles 314 ft
Basin Falls waterfall

Basin Falls

Tennessee
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Rockstack Falls waterfall

Rockstack Falls

34.3 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Three Creeks Falls waterfall

Three Creeks Falls

41.1 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
3.0 miles 400 ft
Middle Creek Falls waterfall

Middle Creek Falls

41.1 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
1.5 miles 300 ft

Freudenberg Falls

33.8 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Flatrock Falls

33.7 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.0 miles 200 ft
Slider Falls waterfall

Slider Falls

Tennessee
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Ozone Falls waterfall

Ozone Falls

30.5 miles away
Tennessee
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft
Falling Water Falls waterfall

Falling Water Falls

33.8 miles away
Tennessee
Easy
0.3 miles 100 ft
Laurel Falls waterfall

Laurel Falls

11.4 miles away
Tennessee
Easy
2.6 miles 314 ft
Foster Falls waterfall

Foster Falls

10.9 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
1.6 miles 200 ft

Deer Lick Falls

33.2 miles away
Tennessee
Easy
0.6 miles 50 ft
Bridal Veil Falls waterfall

Bridal Veil Falls

12.9 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.0 miles 200 ft

Monteagle Falls

23.7 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Bluehole Falls waterfall

Bluehole Falls

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

Little Falls

0.1 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
1.6 miles 200 ft
Big Falls waterfall

Big Falls

0.2 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Rainbow Falls waterfall

Rainbow Falls

3.4 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Spencer

Are there free waterfalls near Spencer?

There are 19 free waterfalls near Spencer, including Baker Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Spencer?

There are 9 easy waterfall hikes near Spencer, including Cascade Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Spencer?

There are 24 dog-friendly waterfalls near Spencer, including Baker Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Spencer?

There are 28 kid-friendly waterfalls near Spencer, including Bluehole Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Spencer?

There are 4 waterfalls that allow swimming near Spencer, including Bluehole Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Spencer?

The shortest waterfall hike near Spencer is Baker Falls at 0.3 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Spencer?

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

Do any waterfalls near Spencer require permits?

Yes, 2 waterfalls near Spencer require a permit. Check individual trail pages for current permit details.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Spencer?

Yes, 21 waterfalls near Spencer have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Spencer?

The closest waterfall to Spencer is Hemlock Falls, approximately 4.6 miles away.

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