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
18.4 miles awayTennessee
Difficulty: Easy
Trail Length: 3.0 miles
Elevation Gain: 200 ft
Laurel Falls
28.8 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
18.4 miles awayTennessee
Difficulty: Easy
Trail Length: 3.0 miles
Elevation Gain: 200 ft
Snow Falls
29.3 miles awayTennessee
Difficulty: Hard
Trail Length: 10.0 miles
Elevation Gain: 1 ft
Lower Piney Falls
30.9 miles awayTennessee
Difficulty: Moderate
Trail Length: 2.5 miles
Elevation Gain: 300 ft
All Hiking Trails Near Athens With Waterfalls
Middle Falls
32.1 miles awayNorth Carolina
Difficulty: Moderate
Trail Length: 4.5 miles
Elevation Gain: 400 ft
Jacks Rock Falls
20.3 miles awayTennessee
Difficulty: Moderate
Trail Length: 2.0 miles
Elevation Gain: 300 ft
North Carolina
Difficulty: Moderate
Trail Length: 2.5 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft
Sassafras Falls
32.4 miles awayNorth Carolina
Difficulty: Easy
Trail Length: 1.5 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft
Tennessee
Difficulty: Moderate
Trail Length: 5.0 miles
Elevation Gain: 675 ft
Flatrock Falls
63.1 miles awayTennessee
Difficulty: Unknown
Trail Length: 0.0 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft
Double Drop Falls
25.2 miles awayTennessee
Difficulty: Moderate
Trail Length: 2.0 miles
Elevation Gain: 300 ft
Cane Creek Falls
30.5 miles awayTennessee
Difficulty: Easy
Trail Length: 0.5 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft
Slider Falls
25.1 miles awayTennessee
Difficulty: Unknown
Trail Length: 0.0 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft
Flatrock Falls
25.1 miles awayTennessee
Difficulty: Moderate
Trail Length: 2.0 miles
Elevation Gain: 200 ft
Freudenberg Falls
25.1 miles awayTennessee
Difficulty: Unknown
Trail Length: 0.0 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft
Falling Water Falls
25 miles awayTennessee
Difficulty: Easy
Trail Length: 0.3 miles
Elevation Gain: 100 ft
Fall Creek Falls
30.1 miles awayTennessee
Difficulty: Moderate
Trail Length: 2.4 miles
Elevation Gain: 300 ft
Rockstack Falls
34.5 miles awayTennessee
Difficulty: Moderate
Trail Length: 2.0 miles
Elevation Gain: 300 ft
Piney Creek Falls
28.6 miles awayTennessee
Difficulty: Easy
Trail Length: 0.5 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft
Hemlock Falls
26.9 miles awayTennessee
Difficulty: Easy
Trail Length: 2.0 miles
Elevation Gain: 200 ft
Pilot Falls
39.8 miles awayTennessee
Difficulty: Moderate
Trail Length: 2.0 miles
Elevation Gain: 200 ft
Kennedy Falls
31.4 miles awayNorth Carolina
Difficulty: Unknown
Trail Length: 0.0 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft
Middle Creek Falls
17.8 miles awayTennessee
Difficulty: Moderate
Trail Length: 1.5 miles
Elevation Gain: 300 ft
Three Creeks Falls
17.8 miles awayTennessee
Difficulty: Moderate
Trail Length: 3.0 miles
Elevation Gain: 400 ft