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
23.9 miles awayTennessee
Difficulty: Easy
Trail Length: 3.0 miles
Elevation Gain: 200 ft
Laurel Falls
25.7 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
23.9 miles awayTennessee
Difficulty: Easy
Trail Length: 3.0 miles
Elevation Gain: 200 ft
Snow Falls
25 miles awayTennessee
Difficulty: Hard
Trail Length: 10.0 miles
Elevation Gain: 1 ft
Lower Piney Falls
9.5 miles awayTennessee
Difficulty: Moderate
Trail Length: 2.5 miles
Elevation Gain: 300 ft
All Hiking Trails Near Athens With Waterfalls
Leatherwood Falls
43.8 miles awayNorth Carolina
Difficulty: Easy
Trail Length: 0.4 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft
Virgin Falls
22.5 miles awayTennessee
Difficulty: Hard
Trail Length: 8.2 miles
Elevation Gain: 1200 ft
Laurel Falls
29 miles awayTennessee
Difficulty: Easy
Trail Length: 2.6 miles
Elevation Gain: 314 ft
Sea Creek Falls
48.1 miles awayGeorgia
Difficulty: Easy
Trail Length: 0.5 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft
Lula Falls
36.2 miles awayGeorgia
Difficulty: Moderate
Trail Length: 4.2 miles
Elevation Gain: 600 ft
Haynes Falls
18.1 miles awayGeorgia
Difficulty: Unknown
Trail Length: 0.0 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft
Nottely Falls
26.3 miles awayGeorgia
Difficulty: Unknown
Trail Length: 0.0 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft
Helton Creek Falls
13.3 miles awayGeorgia
Difficulty: Easy
Trail Length: 0.3 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft
Horsetrough Falls
34.5 miles awayGeorgia
Difficulty: Easy
Trail Length: 0.4 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft
Anna Ruby Falls
36.2 miles awayGeorgia
Difficulty: Easy
Trail Length: 0.9 miles
Elevation Gain: 200 ft