Waterfall Hikes Near Walnut Hill, TN

2,648 residents
New York Time Zone
26 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Walnut Hill? There are 26 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Walnut Hill. 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 36.5679°N, -82.2655°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Walnut Hill

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

24 of 26 gauged

4 of 24 waterfalls near Walnut Hill are flowing strongly today

Abrams Falls Moderate Big Falls Barely Flowing Tank Hollow Falls Barely Flowing Big Falls Roaring Dutch Creek Falls Roaring Laurel Creek Falls Roaring Watauga Falls Roaring Buckeye Falls Moderate Spivey Falls Moderate Cascade Falls Moderate Long Hope Falls Moderate Coon Den Falls Low Jones Falls Low Laurel Falls Low Crabtree Falls Moderate Crystal Falls Moderate Falls of Gouges Creek Moderate Grassy Creek Falls Moderate Mitchell Falls Moderate Murphy Falls Moderate Roaring Spout Falls Moderate Upper Falls Moderate Linville Falls Moderate Monkey Falls Low

Updated 39 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Friday

Sunny · 97°F

Wed 95°F Patchy Fog then Sunny
Thu 97°F Areas Of Fog then Mostly Sunny
Fri 97°F Sunny Best
Ind 93°F Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 92°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mon 89°F Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Tue 85°F Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Flowing best right now near Walnut Hill

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Watauga Falls Roaring · 117 cfs 95th percentile
  2. 2 Big Falls Roaring · 117 cfs 95th percentile
  3. 3 Laurel Creek Falls Roaring · 117 cfs 95th percentile
  4. 4 Dutch Creek Falls Roaring · 117 cfs 95th percentile
  5. 5 Spivey Falls Moderate · 71 cfs 64th percentile
  6. 6 Buckeye Falls Moderate · 71 cfs 64th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Walnut Hill (1 waterfall)

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.

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Walnut Hill (19 waterfalls)

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

Laurel Falls waterfall

Laurel Falls

36 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.3 miles 300 ft

Coon Den Falls

37.7 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.6 miles 500 ft
Tank Hollow Falls waterfall

Tank Hollow Falls

8.7 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Gentry Creek Falls waterfall CC

Gentry Creek Falls

39.8 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
4.5 miles 500 ft

All 26 Waterfalls Near Walnut Hill

Abrams Falls waterfall

Abrams Falls

11.2 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
5.0 miles 675 ft
Monkey Falls waterfall

Monkey Falls

44.9 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Laurel Falls waterfall

Laurel Falls

36 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.3 miles 300 ft

Coon Den Falls

37.7 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.6 miles 500 ft
Tank Hollow Falls waterfall

Tank Hollow Falls

8.7 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Gentry Creek Falls waterfall CC

Gentry Creek Falls

39.8 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
4.5 miles 500 ft
Big Falls waterfall

Big Falls

14 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Twisting Falls waterfall

Twisting Falls

6.2 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
1.5 miles 400 ft
Jones Falls waterfall

Jones Falls

45.9 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
3.0 miles 300 ft
Big Falls waterfall

Big Falls

46.7 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft

Watauga Falls

30.8 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Laurel Creek Falls waterfall

Laurel Creek Falls

42.4 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Spivey Falls waterfall

Spivey Falls

38.3 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Long Hope Falls waterfall

Long Hope Falls

39.7 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
4.5 miles 800 ft

Buckeye Falls

44.8 miles away
Tennessee
Hard
8.0 miles 2 ft

Roaring Spout Falls

22.4 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Dutch Creek Falls waterfall

Dutch Creek Falls

43.8 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Falls of Gouges Creek

43.8 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Mitchell Falls waterfall

Mitchell Falls

44.5 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft

Murphy Falls

42.4 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
4.0 miles 300 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Walnut Hill

Are there free waterfalls near Walnut Hill?

There are 19 free waterfalls near Walnut Hill, including Big Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Walnut Hill?

There is 1 easy waterfall hike near Walnut Hill, including Cascade Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Walnut Hill?

There are 19 dog-friendly waterfalls near Walnut Hill, including Big Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Walnut Hill?

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

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Walnut Hill?

There are 2 waterfalls that allow swimming near Walnut Hill, including Laurel Creek Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Walnut Hill?

The shortest waterfall hike near Walnut Hill is Abrams Falls at 0.8 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Walnut Hill?

The tallest waterfall near Walnut Hill is Buckeye Falls at 475 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Walnut Hill?

Yes, 26 waterfalls near Walnut Hill have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Walnut Hill?

The closest waterfall to Walnut Hill is Abrams Falls, approximately 5.7 miles away.

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