Waterfall Hikes Near Charleston, TN
within 50 miles
Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Charleston? Luckily, there are 56 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Charleston, 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 Charleston
Find waterfalls to hike near Charleston
🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Charleston (23 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
12.5 miles awayTennessee
Difficulty: Easy
Trail Length: 3.0 miles
Elevation Gain: 200 ft

Laurel Falls
3.3 miles awayTennessee
Difficulty: Easy
Trail Length: 2.6 miles
Elevation Gain: 314 ft
🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Charleston (34 waterfalls)
Bring your four-legged friend along! These waterfalls welcome dogs on their trails.

Benton Falls
12.5 miles awayTennessee
Difficulty: Easy
Trail Length: 3.0 miles
Elevation Gain: 200 ft

Snow Falls
3.8 miles awayTennessee
Difficulty: Hard
Trail Length: 10.0 miles
Elevation Gain: 1 ft

Lower Piney Falls
17.8 miles awayTennessee
Difficulty: Moderate
Trail Length: 2.5 miles
Elevation Gain: 300 ft
All Hiking Trails Near Charleston With Waterfalls

Upper Falls
28.1 miles awayNorth Carolina
Difficulty: Easy
Trail Length: 0.5 miles
Elevation Gain: 100 ft

Middle Creek Falls
28 miles awayTennessee
Difficulty: Moderate
Trail Length: 1.5 miles
Elevation Gain: 300 ft

Three Creeks Falls
28 miles awayTennessee
Difficulty: Moderate
Trail Length: 3.0 miles
Elevation Gain: 400 ft

Middle Falls
52.6 miles awayNorth Carolina
Difficulty: Moderate
Trail Length: 4.5 miles
Elevation Gain: 400 ft

Big Falls
52.2 miles awayNorth Carolina
Difficulty: Moderate
Trail Length: 2.5 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft

Bemis Camp Falls
32.6 miles awayNorth Carolina
Difficulty: Moderate
Trail Length: 2.0 miles
Elevation Gain: 300 ft

Santeetlah Bluff Falls
32.9 miles awayNorth Carolina
Difficulty: Easy
Trail Length: 1.0 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft

Stewart Falls
32.8 miles awayNorth Carolina
Difficulty: Unknown
Trail Length: 0.0 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft

Sassafras Falls
51.7 miles awayNorth Carolina
Difficulty: Easy
Trail Length: 1.5 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft

Laurel Falls
18.2 miles awayTennessee
Difficulty: Easy
Trail Length: 2.6 miles
Elevation Gain: 314 ft
Lower Falls
53.2 miles awayNorth Carolina
Difficulty: Easy
Trail Length: 0.5 miles
Elevation Gain: 100 ft

Lula Falls
68.2 miles awayGeorgia
Difficulty: Moderate
Trail Length: 4.2 miles
Elevation Gain: 600 ft

Cane Creek Falls
34.4 miles awayTennessee
Difficulty: Easy
Trail Length: 0.5 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft

Fall Creek Falls
34 miles awayTennessee
Difficulty: Moderate
Trail Length: 2.4 miles
Elevation Gain: 300 ft

Foster Falls
34 miles awayTennessee
Difficulty: Moderate
Trail Length: 1.6 miles
Elevation Gain: 200 ft

Piney Creek Falls
32.4 miles awayTennessee
Difficulty: Easy
Trail Length: 0.5 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft

Hemlock Falls
28.2 miles awayTennessee
Difficulty: Easy
Trail Length: 2.0 miles
Elevation Gain: 200 ft

Keown Falls
22.4 miles awayGeorgia
Difficulty: Moderate
Trail Length: 1.8 miles
Elevation Gain: 400 ft

Leatherwood Falls
25.2 miles awayNorth Carolina
Difficulty: Easy
Trail Length: 0.4 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft

Pilot Falls
65.3 miles awayTennessee
Difficulty: Moderate
Trail Length: 2.0 miles
Elevation Gain: 200 ft