Waterfall Hikes Near Athens, TN
within 50 miles
Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Athens? Luckily, there are 50 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Athens, making it a perfect hub for waterfall enthusiasts. These trails range from drive_up 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 (19 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.

Benton Falls
13.6 miles awayTennessee
Difficulty: Easy
Trail Length: 3.0 miles
Elevation Gain: 200 ft

Laurel Falls
48.8 miles awayTennessee
Difficulty: Easy
Trail Length: 2.6 miles
Elevation Gain: 314 ft
🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Athens (26 waterfalls)
Bring your four-legged friend along! These waterfalls welcome dogs on their trails.

Benton Falls
13.6 miles awayTennessee
Difficulty: Easy
Trail Length: 3.0 miles
Elevation Gain: 200 ft

Snow Falls
48.2 miles awayTennessee
Difficulty: Hard
Trail Length: 10.0 miles
Elevation Gain: 1 ft

Lower Piney Falls
22.1 miles awayTennessee
Difficulty: Moderate
Trail Length: 2.5 miles
Elevation Gain: 300 ft
All Hiking Trails Near Athens With Waterfalls

Bullet Creek Falls
36.1 miles awayTennessee
Difficulty: Moderate
Trail Length: 3.0 miles
Elevation Gain: 400 ft

Benton Falls
13.6 miles awayTennessee
Difficulty: Easy
Trail Length: 3.0 miles
Elevation Gain: 200 ft

Laurel Falls
48.8 miles awayTennessee
Difficulty: Easy
Trail Length: 2.6 miles
Elevation Gain: 314 ft

Snow Falls
48.2 miles awayTennessee
Difficulty: Hard
Trail Length: 10.0 miles
Elevation Gain: 1 ft

Morphy Falls
28.7 miles awayTennessee
Difficulty: Unknown
Trail Length: 0.0 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft

Lower Piney Falls
22.1 miles awayTennessee
Difficulty: Moderate
Trail Length: 2.5 miles
Elevation Gain: 300 ft

Upper Piney Falls
36.1 miles awayTennessee
Difficulty: Moderate
Trail Length: 2.0 miles
Elevation Gain: 200 ft

Bald River Falls
7.2 miles awayTennessee
Difficulty: Drive Up
Trail Length: 0.0 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft

Laurel Falls
22.5 miles awayTennessee
Difficulty: Easy
Trail Length: 2.6 miles
Elevation Gain: 314 ft

Ray Falls
19.2 miles awayTennessee
Difficulty: Unknown
Trail Length: 0.0 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft

Stinging Fork Falls
38.3 miles awayTennessee
Difficulty: Moderate
Trail Length: 2.0 miles
Elevation Gain: 300 ft
Lower Falls
51.4 miles awayNorth Carolina
Difficulty: Easy
Trail Length: 0.5 miles
Elevation Gain: 100 ft

Crystal Falls
55.5 miles awayTennessee
Difficulty: Moderate
Trail Length: 2.0 miles
Elevation Gain: 300 ft

Hilliard Falls
27.1 miles awayTennessee
Difficulty: Moderate
Trail Length: 2.0 miles
Elevation Gain: 300 ft

Basin Falls
40.7 miles awayTennessee
Difficulty: Unknown
Trail Length: 0.0 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft

Ozone Falls
41.2 miles awayTennessee
Difficulty: Easy
Trail Length: 0.3 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft

Bemis Camp Falls
13.8 miles awayNorth Carolina
Difficulty: Moderate
Trail Length: 2.0 miles
Elevation Gain: 300 ft

Stewart Falls
13.9 miles awayNorth Carolina
Difficulty: Unknown
Trail Length: 0.0 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft

Santeetlah Bluff Falls
14 miles awayNorth Carolina
Difficulty: Easy
Trail Length: 1.0 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft

Upper Falls
30 miles awayNorth Carolina
Difficulty: Easy
Trail Length: 0.5 miles
Elevation Gain: 100 ft