Waterfall Hikes Near Athens, TN

14,091 residents

New York Time Zone

44 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Athens splits the drive between Chattanooga and Knoxville, and its waterfall reach runs east into the Cherokee National Forest. Bald River Falls is the famous one out of Tellico Plains, 90 feet high and visible from the road bridge. Benton Falls takes an easy three miles to a 65 foot drop, dogs allowed. Snow Falls is the long haul at ten miles round trip, and the dog can come if its legs can. Forty-four falls land in range.

Located at 35.4573°N, -84.6045°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Athens

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40 waterfalls near Athens have live flow data today

Abrams Falls Moderate Bald River Falls Moderate Bullet Creek Falls Moderate Basin Falls Moderate Laurel Falls Moderate Ozone Falls Moderate Bemis Camp Falls Moderate Big Falls Moderate Leatherwood Falls Moderate Middle Falls Moderate Santeetlah Bluff Falls Moderate Sassafras Falls Moderate Upper Falls Moderate Stewart Falls Moderate Benton Falls Barely Flowing Cane Creek Falls Low Fall Creek Falls Low Hemlock Falls Low Piney Creek Falls Low Virgin Falls Low Double Drop Falls Moderate Jacks Rock Falls Moderate Double Falls Moderate Flatrock Falls Moderate Hilliard Falls Barely Flowing Pilot Falls Barely Flowing Ray Falls Barely Flowing Stinging Fork Falls Barely Flowing Kennedy Falls Low Lower Falls Low Queens Falls Low Lower Piney Falls Barely Flowing Upper Piney Falls Barely Flowing Middle Creek Falls Low Three Creeks Falls Low

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Best Day to Hike

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Sunny · 78°F

Tod 78°F Sunny Best

Mon 79°F Sunny

Tue 85°F Sunny

Wed 88°F Sunny

Thu 88°F Mostly Sunny

Fri 88°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Sat 83°F Chance Rain Showers

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Athens (14 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.