Baker Falls
By Armen Suny · Last verified Oct 2026
LiDAR & 3D terrainBefore you go
We found no published public access for this waterfall. Confirm who owns the land and get permission before visiting.
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About Baker Falls
Baker Falls is a named waterfall on Bullen Run in Coffee County, Tennessee, about 4.5 miles west of Manchester, shown on the USGS Normandy Lake quadrangle. It is not in Virgin Falls State Natural Area, which is more than 50 miles away near Sparta. We could not find a public trail or published access information for it.
Trail & Hike Details
Frequently Asked Questions
🐶 Are Dogs Allowed at Baker Falls?
❌ Dogs are not allowed
Are There Any Fees or Permits Required?
🆖 No fees required
🏊 Is There Swimming at Baker Falls?
❌ Swimming is not allowed
When to Visit
Seasonal Access
The best time to visit is Spring, Summer, and Fall. Winter access may be limited.
Safety Information
Rocks near waterfalls are slippery, especially after rain.
Current Water Conditions
These readings come from the USGS gauge on Duck River, 2.6 miles away, not on Baker Falls's own stream. Use them as a sign of whether the area is running wet or dry.
21 ft³/s
Current discharge — how much water is flowing
Much lower than usual for this time of year
Based on 78 years of record
-0.10 ft
Water depth at gauge
7-Day Discharge Trend
What does this mean for your visit?
Flow is well below normal for this time of year, so the waterfall may be a trickle.
About This Gauge
7-Day Flow Outlook
Based on the USGS gauge DUCK RIVER BELOW MANCHESTER, TN (4 km away).
Today
Moderate
21 cfs
8/10Tomorrow
Moderate
21 cfs
8/10Tue
Moderate
21 cfs
8/10Wed
Moderate
22 cfs
8/10Thu
Moderate
24 cfs
8/10Fri
Moderate
24 cfs
8/10Sat
Moderate
26 cfs
8/10Best window: Today — moderate flow, widespread frost then sunny (trip score 8/10).
Best time of year: this gauge typically runs highest from early February to late March, peaking in March.
How we calculate this
This is a transparent outlook, not a precise forecast. We take the waterfall's current flow strength (how it ranks against its historical normal for today, from the nearest USGS stream gauge), carry that ranking forward along the gauge's seasonal curve, and nudge it for forecast rain. Confidence is highest for the next day or two and falls further out. Always check official conditions and your own judgment before visiting — high flows can be dangerous.
Know when to go.
Get a free email alert when waterfalls near Manchester hit peak flow. We only send when conditions are worth the trip — no weekly newsletters, no spam.
Is Baker Falls Frozen?
Updated about 17 hours agoNot frozen highs above freezing lately
Baker Falls is not frozen right now; highs have been above freezing. Yesterday ran 44°F to 35°F.
- Days below freezing
- 0 of the last 14
- Current cold streak
- 0 days
- Freezing days ahead
- 0 of the next 7
- Flow
- 21 ft³/s
Winter safety. Frozen falls are the one waterfall trip with a documented injury pattern: falling ice, and ice-glazed rock and trail. Wear microspikes, keep well back from the base and from overhangs, and never walk out on ice over moving water.
Estimate from Open-Meteo daily temperatures at the falls, the LiDAR-measured facing direction, and the nearest stream gauge. It is a likelihood, not a report from the trail.
Weather Forecast
The Terrain, Seen by LiDAR
Aircraft-mounted lasers measured this ground to within inches. Trees and buildings are digitally stripped away, leaving the bare shape of the land the water has carved.
Here the descent is spread out: 1-meter lidar measures about 106 feet of drop through Baker Falls, stretched along the creek rather than stacked in one wall. The brink sits at about 1,012 feet above sea level.
The ground changes about 48 feet in the 500 feet above the falls and 79 feet in the 500 feet below. Facing south, the falls sit in full sun for most of the day, best photographed early or late.
Drag to compare. The dot marks the waterfall. The frame is about a mile across.
- Ground elevation
- 1,012 feet
- Measured by 1-meter lidar
- Drop at the falls
- About 106 feet
- Change in ground height within ~250 feet of the falls
- Faces
- South
- Sunlit most of the day. Go early or late for softer light.
A slice through the lidar ground surface, from above the falls to downstream (heading south).
Elevation data: USGS 3D Elevation Program. Aerial imagery: USGS The National Map. Public domain.
Location & Access
Elevation
1,010 feet above sea level
Coordinates
35.470632° N, -86.167490° W
Visitor Tips & Gear
Where to Stay
Holiday Inn Express - Tullahoma by IHG
Comfort Suites Manchester near Arnold AFB
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Manchester - Arnold AFB
LivSmart Studios By Hilton Tullahoma
Browse vacation cabins and private rentals nearby
Unique outdoor stays — tents, yurts, and treehouses
Rent a campervan or RV for your waterfall road trip
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Additional Information
Nearby Attractions
Old Stone Fort State Archaeological Park in Manchester, a few miles east, has trails along the Duck and Little Duck rivers past several waterfalls.
Wildlife
The area is home to a variety of wildlife, including deer, birds, and small mammals. Be cautious of snakes, especially in warmer months.
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