Waterfall Hikes Near Athens, AL
within 50 miles
Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Athens? Luckily, there are 30 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Athens, making it a perfect hub for waterfall enthusiasts. These trails range from easy to unknown difficulty, providing options for both casual hikers and experienced adventurers looking to explore the region's natural beauty.
Map of Waterfalls Near Athens
Find waterfalls to hike near Athens
🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Athens (12 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.

Copperas Falls
38.3 miles awayTennessee
Difficulty: Easy
Trail Length: 2.0 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft
🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Athens (15 waterfalls)
Bring your four-legged friend along! These waterfalls welcome dogs on their trails.

Seven Falls
13.7 miles awayAlabama
Difficulty: Moderate
Trail Length: 2.0 miles
Elevation Gain: 300 ft

Copperas Falls
38.3 miles awayTennessee
Difficulty: Easy
Trail Length: 2.0 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft

Ditto Falls
44.3 miles awayAlabama
Difficulty: Moderate
Trail Length: 1.0 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft
All Hiking Trails Near Athens With Waterfalls

Tennessee
Difficulty: Easy
Trail Length: 1.5 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft

Ovoca Falls
26.2 miles awayTennessee
Difficulty: Easy
Trail Length: 0.1 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft

Machine Falls
54.2 miles awayTennessee
Difficulty: Moderate
Trail Length: 1.6 miles
Elevation Gain: 200 ft

Rutledge Falls
52.9 miles awayTennessee
Difficulty: Easy
Trail Length: 0.3 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft

Tennessee
Difficulty: Hard
Trail Length: 8.2 miles
Elevation Gain: 1 ft

Bosworth Falls
62.6 miles awayTennessee
Difficulty: Unknown
Trail Length: 0.0 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft

Rainbow Falls
62.5 miles awayTennessee
Difficulty: Moderate
Trail Length: 5.4 miles
Elevation Gain: 1 ft

Big Falls
54.8 miles awayTennessee
Difficulty: Moderate
Trail Length: 2.0 miles
Elevation Gain: 300 ft

Little Falls
54.5 miles awayTennessee
Difficulty: Moderate
Trail Length: 1.6 miles
Elevation Gain: 200 ft

Bluehole Falls
54.7 miles awayTennessee
Difficulty: Easy
Trail Length: 0.5 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft