Waterfall Hikes Near Chattanooga, TN

406,849 residents
New York Time Zone
37 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Chattanooga sits under the Cumberland Plateau, and the creeks coming off it make thirty-seven falls inside fifty miles. Falling Water Falls drops 110 feet at the end of a three-tenths-of-a-mile walk, the best return on effort in the area. Laurel Falls in Lula Lake takes 2.6 miles. Flatrock Falls asks for two miles with some climbing. Winter and early spring bring the water.

Located at 35.0660°N, -85.2481°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Chattanooga

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

33 of 37 gauged

7 of 33 waterfalls near Chattanooga are flowing strongly today

Benton Falls Moderate Bridal Veil Falls Moderate Cascade Falls Moderate Deer Lick Falls Moderate Jumpoff Falls Moderate Monteagle Falls Moderate Bullet Creek Falls Strong Cane Creek Falls Moderate Fall Creek Falls Moderate Hemlock Falls Moderate Piney Creek Falls Moderate Virgin Falls Moderate De Soto Falls Roaring High Falls Roaring Little Falls Roaring Falling Water Falls Barely Flowing Flatrock Falls Barely Flowing Freudenberg Falls Barely Flowing Rockstack Falls Barely Flowing Slider Falls Barely Flowing Foster Falls Moderate Hilliard Falls Moderate Pilot Falls Moderate Stinging Fork Falls Moderate Keown Falls Low Laurel Falls Roaring Middle Creek Falls Roaring Three Creeks Falls Roaring Little Falls Low Little River Falls Barely Flowing Lower Piney Falls Barely Flowing Upper Piney Falls Barely Flowing Lula Falls Moderate

Updated about 3 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Wednesday

Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely · 88°F

Wed 88°F Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely Best
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Flowing best right now near Chattanooga

Updated about 3 hours ago

Ranked by live stream-gauge flow versus each waterfall's seasonal normal.

  1. 1 De Soto Falls Roaring · 20 cfs 94th percentile
  2. 2 Little Falls Roaring · 20 cfs 94th percentile
  3. 3 High Falls Roaring · 20 cfs 94th percentile
  4. 4 Middle Creek Falls Roaring · 1 cfs 90th percentile
  5. 5 Three Creeks Falls Roaring · 1 cfs 90th percentile
  6. 6 Laurel Falls Roaring · 1 cfs 90th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Chattanooga (8 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.

Falling Water Falls waterfall

Falling Water Falls

40.2 miles away
Tennessee
Easy
0.3 miles 100 ft
Laurel Falls waterfall

Laurel Falls

47.6 miles away
Tennessee
Easy
2.6 miles 314 ft

All 37 Waterfalls Near Chattanooga

Laurel Falls waterfall

Laurel Falls

22.2 miles away
Tennessee
Easy
2.6 miles 314 ft

Deer Lick Falls

6.3 miles away
Tennessee
Easy
0.6 miles 50 ft
Cane Creek Falls waterfall

Cane Creek Falls

30.5 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Fall Creek Falls waterfall

Fall Creek Falls

30.1 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.4 miles 300 ft
Cascade Falls waterfall

Cascade Falls

21.1 miles away
Tennessee
Easy
2.0 miles 200 ft
Piney Creek Falls waterfall

Piney Creek Falls

28.6 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Hilliard Falls

43.3 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Hemlock Falls waterfall

Hemlock Falls

26.9 miles away
Tennessee
Easy
2.0 miles 200 ft
De Soto Falls waterfall

De Soto Falls

Alabama
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Virgin Falls waterfall

Virgin Falls

22.7 miles away
Tennessee
Hard
8.2 miles 1,200 ft
Pilot Falls waterfall

Pilot Falls

24.9 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.0 miles 200 ft
Little Falls waterfall

Little Falls

Alabama
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Bullet Creek Falls waterfall

Bullet Creek Falls

47.6 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
3.0 miles 400 ft
Stinging Fork Falls waterfall

Stinging Fork Falls

47.4 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Lower Piney Falls waterfall

Lower Piney Falls

44.4 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.5 miles 300 ft
Upper Piney Falls waterfall

Upper Piney Falls

44.2 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.0 miles 200 ft
Little River Falls waterfall

Little River Falls

Alabama
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Chattanooga

Are there free waterfalls near Chattanooga?

There are 16 free waterfalls near Chattanooga, including Bridal Veil Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Chattanooga?

There are 8 easy waterfall hikes near Chattanooga, including Benton Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Chattanooga?

There are 21 dog-friendly waterfalls near Chattanooga, including Benton Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Chattanooga?

There are 21 kid-friendly waterfalls near Chattanooga, including Benton Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Chattanooga?

There are 4 waterfalls that allow swimming near Chattanooga, including Foster Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Chattanooga?

The shortest waterfall hike near Chattanooga is Benton Falls at 0.1 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Chattanooga?

The tallest waterfall near Chattanooga is Fall Creek Falls at 256 feet.

Do any waterfalls near Chattanooga require permits?

Yes, 2 waterfalls near Chattanooga require a permit. Check individual trail pages for current permit details.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Chattanooga?

Yes, 15 waterfalls near Chattanooga have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Chattanooga?

The closest waterfall to Chattanooga is Falling Water Falls, approximately 7.5 miles away.

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