Waterfall Hikes Near Bristol, TN

68,083 residents
New_York Time Zone
28 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Bristol? There are 28 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Bristol. These trails range from easy to moderate difficulty, providing options for both casual hikers and experienced adventurers looking to explore the region's natural beauty.

Located at 36.5572°N, -82.2154°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Bristol

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

26 of 28 gauged

26 waterfalls near Bristol have live flow data today

Abrams Falls Low Betseys Rock Falls Barely Flowing Cascade Falls Barely Flowing Long Hope Falls Barely Flowing Big Falls Low Tank Hollow Falls Low Big Falls Barely Flowing Dutch Creek Falls Barely Flowing Laurel Creek Falls Barely Flowing Watauga Falls Barely Flowing Blue Sea Falls Barely Flowing Crabtree Falls Barely Flowing Crystal Falls Barely Flowing Falls of Gouges Creek Barely Flowing Grassy Creek Falls Barely Flowing Mitchell Falls Barely Flowing Murphy Falls Barely Flowing Roaring Spout Falls Barely Flowing Upper Falls Barely Flowing Buckeye Falls Barely Flowing Spivey Falls Barely Flowing Coon Den Falls Barely Flowing Jones Falls Barely Flowing Laurel Falls Barely Flowing Linville Falls Barely Flowing Monkey Falls Barely Flowing

Updated 36 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Tuesday

Mostly Sunny · 78°F

Tue 78°F Mostly Sunny Best
Wed 73°F Showers And Thunderstorms
Thu 65°F Showers And Thunderstorms
Fri 68°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Sat 71°F Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 79°F Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mon 71°F Rain Showers Likely

Find waterfalls to hike near Bristol

🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Bristol (1 waterfall)

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.

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Bristol (20 waterfalls)

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

Laurel Falls waterfall

Laurel Falls

32.2 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.3 miles 300 ft

Coon Den Falls

13 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.6 miles 500 ft
Tank Hollow Falls waterfall

Tank Hollow Falls

19.3 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Gentry Creek Falls waterfall CC

Gentry Creek Falls

43.5 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
4.5 miles 500 ft

All 28 Waterfalls Near Bristol

Buckeye Falls

25.7 miles away
Tennessee
Hard
8.0 miles 2 ft
Upper Falls waterfall

Upper Falls

45.1 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
3.3 miles 500 ft
Grassy Creek Falls waterfall

Grassy Creek Falls

32 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Mitchell Falls waterfall

Mitchell Falls

18 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Linville Falls waterfall

Linville Falls

49.4 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
1.6 miles 250 ft
Blue Sea Falls waterfall

Blue Sea Falls

47.2 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Cascade Falls waterfall

Cascade Falls

24.9 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
0.8 miles 100 ft
Betseys Rock Falls waterfall

Betseys Rock Falls

23.3 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Bristol

Are there free waterfalls near Bristol?

There are 20 free waterfalls near Bristol, including Betseys Rock Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Bristol?

There is 1 easy waterfall hike near Bristol, including Cascade Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Bristol?

There are 20 dog-friendly waterfalls near Bristol, including Betseys Rock Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Bristol?

There are 19 kid-friendly waterfalls near Bristol, including Abrams Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Bristol?

There are 2 waterfalls that allow swimming near Bristol, including Laurel Creek Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Bristol?

The shortest waterfall hike near Bristol is Abrams Falls at 0.8 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Bristol?

The tallest waterfall near Bristol is Buckeye Falls at 475 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Bristol?

Yes, 28 waterfalls near Bristol have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Bristol?

The closest waterfall to Bristol is Abrams Falls, approximately 7.5 miles away.

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