Waterfall Hikes Near Alcoa, TN

11,095 residents

New_York Time Zone

35 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Alcoa? There are 35 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Alcoa. 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 35.8076°N, -83.9753°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Alcoa

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

35 of 35 gauged

35 waterfalls near Alcoa have live flow data today

Abrams Falls Barely Flowing Bald River Falls Barely Flowing Bullet Creek Falls Barely Flowing Basin Falls Barely Flowing Laurel Falls Barely Flowing Ozone Falls Barely Flowing Bemis Camp Falls Barely Flowing Big Falls Barely Flowing Leatherwood Falls Barely Flowing Middle Falls Barely Flowing Santeetlah Bluff Falls Barely Flowing Sassafras Falls Barely Flowing Upper Falls Barely Flowing Stewart Falls Barely Flowing Berties Falls Barely Flowing Burningtown Falls Barely Flowing Flat Creek Falls Barely Flowing Flatrock Falls Barely Flowing Grotto Falls Barely Flowing Laurel Falls Barely Flowing Rainbow Falls Barely Flowing Ramsey Cascades Barely Flowing Wilson Falls Barely Flowing Jacks Rock Falls Barely Flowing Kennedy Falls Moderate Lower Falls Moderate Queens Falls Moderate Little Creek Falls Barely Flowing Mingo Falls Barely Flowing Lower Piney Falls Moderate Upper Piney Falls Moderate Mouse Creek Falls Barely Flowing Ray Falls Barely Flowing Stinging Fork Falls Barely Flowing Soco Falls Barely Flowing

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Best Day to Hike

Sunday

Mostly Sunny · 90°F

Sat 86°F Mostly Sunny

Sun 90°F Mostly Sunny Best

Mon 91°F Sunny

Tue 90°F Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Wed 84°F Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Thu 81°F Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Fri 83°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Alcoa (7 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.

Lower Falls waterfall

Lower Falls

43 miles away

North Carolina

Easy

0.5 miles 100 ft

Laurel Falls waterfall

Laurel Falls

29.4 miles away

Tennessee

Easy

2.6 miles 314 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Alcoa (20 waterfalls)

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

Santeetlah Bluff Falls

28.8 miles away

North Carolina

Moderate

2.4 miles 350 ft

Bemis Camp Falls

28.5 miles away

North Carolina

Moderate

2.0 miles 300 ft

All 35 Waterfalls Near Alcoa

Ozone Falls waterfall

Ozone Falls

30.5 miles away

Tennessee

Easy

0.6 miles 100 ft

Mouse Creek Falls waterfall

Mouse Creek Falls

15.7 miles away

North Carolina

Moderate

4.2 miles 600 ft

Queens Falls waterfall

Queens Falls

29 miles away

North Carolina

Moderate

2.5 miles 300 ft

Leatherwood Falls waterfall

Leatherwood Falls

46.2 miles away

North Carolina

Moderate

2.4 miles 350 ft

Little Creek Falls waterfall

Little Creek Falls

8.8 miles away

North Carolina

Moderate

2.4 miles 350 ft

Upper Piney Falls waterfall

Upper Piney Falls

40 miles away

Tennessee

Moderate

2.0 miles 200 ft

Lower Piney Falls waterfall

Lower Piney Falls

40.1 miles away

Tennessee

Moderate

2.5 miles 300 ft

Mingo Falls waterfall

Mingo Falls

37.5 miles away

North Carolina

Moderate

0.4 miles 160 ft

Stinging Fork Falls waterfall

Stinging Fork Falls

43.1 miles away

Tennessee

Moderate

2.0 miles 300 ft

Bullet Creek Falls waterfall

Bullet Creek Falls

Tennessee

Moderate

3.0 miles 400 ft

Jacks Rock Falls waterfall

Jacks Rock Falls

15.6 miles away

Tennessee

Moderate

2.0 miles 300 ft

Flat Creek Falls waterfall

Flat Creek Falls

10.4 miles away

North Carolina

Moderate

4.5 miles 800 ft

Berties Falls waterfall

Berties Falls

36.1 miles away

North Carolina

Moderate

2.4 miles 350 ft

Soco Falls waterfall

Soco Falls

7.5 miles away

North Carolina

Drive Up

0.1 miles 50 ft

Burningtown Falls waterfall

Burningtown Falls

25.5 miles away

North Carolina

Moderate

2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Alcoa

Are there free waterfalls near Alcoa?

There are 23 free waterfalls near Alcoa, including Bald River Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Alcoa?

There are 7 easy waterfall hikes near Alcoa, including Bald River Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Alcoa?

There are 20 dog-friendly waterfalls near Alcoa, including Bald River Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Alcoa?

There are 23 kid-friendly waterfalls near Alcoa, including Abrams Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Alcoa?

There are 2 waterfalls that allow swimming near Alcoa, including Lower Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Alcoa?

The shortest waterfall hike near Alcoa is Abrams Falls at 0.1 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Alcoa?

The tallest waterfall near Alcoa is Flat Creek Falls at 200 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Alcoa?

Yes, 32 waterfalls near Alcoa have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Alcoa?

The closest waterfall to Alcoa is Abrams Falls, approximately 13.8 miles away.

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