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
27.9 miles awayTennessee
Difficulty: Easy
Trail Length: 3.0 miles
Elevation Gain: 200 ft
Laurel Falls
37.6 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
27.9 miles awayTennessee
Difficulty: Easy
Trail Length: 3.0 miles
Elevation Gain: 200 ft
Snow Falls
36.9 miles awayTennessee
Difficulty: Hard
Trail Length: 10.0 miles
Elevation Gain: 1 ft
Lower Piney Falls
22.6 miles awayTennessee
Difficulty: Moderate
Trail Length: 2.5 miles
Elevation Gain: 300 ft
All Hiking Trails Near Athens With Waterfalls
Leatherwood Falls
26.6 miles awayNorth Carolina
Difficulty: Easy
Trail Length: 0.4 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft
Virgin Falls
17.2 miles awayTennessee
Difficulty: Hard
Trail Length: 8.2 miles
Elevation Gain: 1200 ft
Laurel Falls
3.8 miles awayTennessee
Difficulty: Easy
Trail Length: 2.6 miles
Elevation Gain: 314 ft
Sea Creek Falls
36.9 miles awayGeorgia
Difficulty: Easy
Trail Length: 0.5 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft
Lula Falls
30.8 miles awayGeorgia
Difficulty: Moderate
Trail Length: 4.2 miles
Elevation Gain: 600 ft
Haynes Falls
23.8 miles awayGeorgia
Difficulty: Unknown
Trail Length: 0.0 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft
Nottely Falls
12.5 miles awayGeorgia
Difficulty: Unknown
Trail Length: 0.0 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft
Helton Creek Falls
40.5 miles awayGeorgia
Difficulty: Easy
Trail Length: 0.3 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft
Horsetrough Falls
26.6 miles awayGeorgia
Difficulty: Easy
Trail Length: 0.4 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft
Anna Ruby Falls
44.7 miles awayGeorgia
Difficulty: Easy
Trail Length: 0.9 miles
Elevation Gain: 200 ft