Waterfall Hikes Near Winchester, TN

9,450 residents
Chicago Time Zone
33 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Rutledge Falls is the local favorite from Winchester, a third of a mile off the road near Tullahoma, with a swimming hole at the bottom and dogs welcome. Machine Falls in the Short Springs Natural Area drops 60 feet at the end of a 1.6 mile loop with 200 feet of gain. Bluehole Falls trades half a mile of walking for another swim. The full count here is thirty-three, most of them short walks where the Cumberland Plateau breaks apart east of town.

Located at 35.1898°N, -86.1075°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Winchester

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

33 of 33 gauged

33 waterfalls near Winchester 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 Boone Falls Moderate Bridal Veil Falls Barely Flowing Cascade Falls Barely Flowing Deer Lick Falls Barely Flowing Jumpoff Falls Barely Flowing Monteagle 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 High Falls Moderate Short Creek Falls Moderate High Falls Low Laurel Falls Low Middle Creek Falls Low Three Creeks Falls Low Little Falls Moderate Lula Falls Moderate Piney Branch Falls Low Rainbow Falls Barely Flowing

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Tuesday

Sunny · 90°F

Tue 90°F Sunny Best
Wed 91°F Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Thu 88°F Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Fri 88°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sat 90°F Sunny
Sun 90°F Sunny
Mon 92°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Winchester

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Lula Falls Moderate · 14 cfs 44th percentile
  2. 2 Short Creek Falls Moderate · 24 cfs 34th percentile
  3. 3 High Falls Moderate · 24 cfs 34th percentile
  4. 4 Little Falls Moderate · 7 cfs 33rd percentile
  5. 5 Boone Falls Moderate · 258 cfs 28th percentile
  6. 6 Three Creeks Falls Low · 0 cfs 20th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Winchester (5 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.

Cascade Falls waterfall

Cascade Falls

44 miles away
Tennessee
Easy
2.0 miles 200 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Winchester (16 waterfalls)

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

Rutledge Falls waterfall

Rutledge Falls

3.3 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Machine Falls waterfall

Machine Falls

1.1 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
1.6 miles 200 ft
Little Falls waterfall

Little Falls

15.4 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
1.6 miles 200 ft

All 33 Waterfalls Near Winchester

Middle Creek Falls waterfall

Middle Creek Falls

33.4 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
1.5 miles 300 ft
Falling Water Falls waterfall

Falling Water Falls

42 miles away
Tennessee
Easy
0.3 miles 100 ft

Freudenberg Falls

41.9 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Flatrock Falls

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

Slider Falls

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

Rainbow Falls

41.5 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Laurel Falls waterfall

Laurel Falls

7.6 miles away
Tennessee
Easy
2.6 miles 314 ft
Little Falls waterfall

Little Falls

Alabama
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
High Falls waterfall

High Falls

28.1 miles away
Alabama
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
High Falls waterfall

High Falls

Alabama
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Piney Branch Falls

5.6 miles away
Alabama
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Lula Falls waterfall

Lula Falls

11.7 miles away
Georgia
Moderate
4.2 miles 600 ft
Short Creek Falls waterfall

Short Creek Falls

4.7 miles away
Alabama
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Winchester

Are there free waterfalls near Winchester?

There are 16 free waterfalls near Winchester, including Baker Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Winchester?

There are 5 easy waterfall hikes near Winchester, including Cascade Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Winchester?

There are 16 dog-friendly waterfalls near Winchester, including Baker Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Winchester?

There are 20 kid-friendly waterfalls near Winchester, including Bluehole Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Winchester?

There are 6 waterfalls that allow swimming near Winchester, including Bluehole Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Winchester?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near Winchester?

The tallest waterfall near Winchester is Falling Water Falls at 110 feet.

Do any waterfalls near Winchester require permits?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Winchester?

Yes, 12 waterfalls near Winchester have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Winchester?

The closest waterfall to Winchester is Cascade Falls, approximately 12 miles away.

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