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
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 Charleston (34 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 Charleston With Waterfalls

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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