Waterfall Hikes Near Athens, TN

14,091 residents
New_York Time Zone
50 Waterfalls

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.

Located at 35.4573°N, -84.6045°W

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 waterfall

Benton Falls

27.9 miles away

Tennessee

Difficulty: Easy

Trail Length: 3.0 miles

Elevation Gain: 200 ft

Laurel Falls waterfall

Laurel Falls

37.6 miles away

Tennessee

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 waterfall

Benton Falls

27.9 miles away

Tennessee

Difficulty: Easy

Trail Length: 3.0 miles

Elevation Gain: 200 ft

Snow Falls waterfall

Snow Falls

36.9 miles away

Tennessee

Difficulty: Hard

Trail Length: 10.0 miles

Elevation Gain: 1 ft

Lower Piney Falls waterfall

Lower Piney Falls

22.6 miles away

Tennessee

Difficulty: Moderate

Trail Length: 2.5 miles

Elevation Gain: 300 ft

All Hiking Trails Near Athens With Waterfalls

Bullet Creek Falls waterfall

Bullet Creek Falls

50 miles away

Tennessee

Difficulty: Moderate

Trail Length: 3.0 miles

Elevation Gain: 400 ft

Benton Falls waterfall

Benton Falls

27.9 miles away

Tennessee

Difficulty: Easy

Trail Length: 3.0 miles

Elevation Gain: 200 ft

Laurel Falls waterfall

Laurel Falls

37.6 miles away

Tennessee

Difficulty: Easy

Trail Length: 2.6 miles

Elevation Gain: 314 ft

Snow Falls waterfall

Snow Falls

36.9 miles away

Tennessee

Difficulty: Hard

Trail Length: 10.0 miles

Elevation Gain: 1 ft

Morphy Falls waterfall

Morphy Falls

15.9 miles away

Tennessee

Difficulty: Unknown

Trail Length: 0.0 miles

Elevation Gain: 0 ft

Lower Piney Falls waterfall

Lower Piney Falls

22.6 miles away

Tennessee

Difficulty: Moderate

Trail Length: 2.5 miles

Elevation Gain: 300 ft

Upper Piney Falls waterfall

Upper Piney Falls

22.2 miles away

Tennessee

Difficulty: Moderate

Trail Length: 2.0 miles

Elevation Gain: 200 ft

Bald River Falls waterfall

Tennessee

Difficulty: Drive Up

Trail Length: 0.0 miles

Elevation Gain: 0 ft

Laurel Falls waterfall

Laurel Falls

23.2 miles away

Tennessee

Difficulty: Easy

Trail Length: 2.6 miles

Elevation Gain: 314 ft

Ray Falls waterfall

Ray Falls

24.4 miles away

Tennessee

Difficulty: Unknown

Trail Length: 0.0 miles

Elevation Gain: 0 ft

Stinging Fork Falls waterfall

Stinging Fork Falls

19.6 miles away

Tennessee

Difficulty: Moderate

Trail Length: 2.0 miles

Elevation Gain: 300 ft

Lower Falls waterfall

Lower Falls

29.1 miles away

North Carolina

Difficulty: Easy

Trail Length: 0.5 miles

Elevation Gain: 100 ft

Crystal Falls waterfall

Crystal Falls

71 miles away

Tennessee

Difficulty: Moderate

Trail Length: 2.0 miles

Elevation Gain: 300 ft

Hilliard Falls waterfall

Hilliard Falls

47.9 miles away

Tennessee

Difficulty: Moderate

Trail Length: 2.0 miles

Elevation Gain: 300 ft

Basin Falls waterfall

Tennessee

Difficulty: Unknown

Trail Length: 0.0 miles

Elevation Gain: 0 ft

Ozone Falls waterfall

Ozone Falls

27.2 miles away

Tennessee

Difficulty: Easy

Trail Length: 0.3 miles

Elevation Gain: 0 ft

Bemis Camp Falls waterfall

Bemis Camp Falls

33.3 miles away

North Carolina

Difficulty: Moderate

Trail Length: 2.0 miles

Elevation Gain: 300 ft

Stewart Falls waterfall

Stewart Falls

33.5 miles away

North Carolina

Difficulty: Unknown

Trail Length: 0.0 miles

Elevation Gain: 0 ft

Santeetlah Bluff Falls waterfall

Santeetlah Bluff Falls

33.6 miles away

North Carolina

Difficulty: Easy

Trail Length: 1.0 miles

Elevation Gain: 0 ft

Upper Falls waterfall

Upper Falls

53.6 miles away

North Carolina

Difficulty: Easy

Trail Length: 0.5 miles

Elevation Gain: 100 ft