Waterfall Hikes Near Athens, TN

14,091 residents
New_York Time Zone
43 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Athens? There are 43 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Athens. 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 35.4573°N, -84.6045°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Athens

Find waterfalls to hike near Athens

🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Athens (9 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

31.2 miles away
Tennessee
Easy
3.0 miles 200 ft
Laurel Falls waterfall

Laurel Falls

2.1 miles away
Tennessee
Easy
2.6 miles 314 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Athens (22 waterfalls)

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

Benton Falls waterfall

Benton Falls

31.2 miles away
Tennessee
Easy
3.0 miles 200 ft
Snow Falls waterfall

Snow Falls

Tennessee
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Lower Piney Falls waterfall

Lower Piney Falls

Tennessee
Moderate
2.5 miles 300 ft

All Hiking Trails Near Athens With Waterfalls

Middle Falls waterfall

Middle Falls

North Carolina
Moderate
4.5 miles 400 ft
Jacks Rock Falls waterfall

Jacks Rock Falls

Tennessee
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Big Falls waterfall

Big Falls

6 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Sassafras Falls waterfall

Sassafras Falls

40.2 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Abrams Falls waterfall

Abrams Falls

Tennessee
Moderate
5.0 miles 675 ft
Flatrock Falls waterfall

Flatrock Falls

Tennessee
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Double Drop Falls waterfall

Double Drop Falls

37.1 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Cane Creek Falls waterfall

Cane Creek Falls

Tennessee
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Slider Falls waterfall

Slider Falls

Tennessee
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Flatrock Falls waterfall

Flatrock Falls

Tennessee
Moderate
2.0 miles 200 ft
Freudenberg Falls waterfall

Freudenberg Falls

Tennessee
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Falling Water Falls waterfall

Falling Water Falls

7.5 miles away
Tennessee
Easy
0.3 miles 100 ft
Fall Creek Falls waterfall

Fall Creek Falls

Tennessee
Moderate
2.4 miles 300 ft
Rockstack Falls waterfall

Rockstack Falls

Tennessee
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Piney Creek Falls waterfall

Piney Creek Falls

Tennessee
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Hemlock Falls waterfall

Hemlock Falls

37.1 miles away
Tennessee
Easy
2.0 miles 200 ft
Pilot Falls waterfall

Pilot Falls

Tennessee
Moderate
2.0 miles 200 ft
Kennedy Falls waterfall

Kennedy Falls

37.1 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Queens Falls waterfall

Queens Falls

38.2 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.5 miles 300 ft
Middle Creek Falls waterfall

Middle Creek Falls

Tennessee
Moderate
1.5 miles 300 ft

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