Waterfall Hikes Near Chattanooga, TN
within 50 miles
Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Chattanooga? Luckily, there are 46 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Chattanooga, 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 Chattanooga
Find waterfalls to hike near Chattanooga
🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Chattanooga (17 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
11.6 miles awayTennessee
Difficulty: Easy
Trail Length: 0.3 miles
Elevation Gain: 100 ft

Laurel Falls
3.8 miles awayTennessee
Difficulty: Easy
Trail Length: 2.6 miles
Elevation Gain: 314 ft
🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Chattanooga (27 waterfalls)
Bring your four-legged friend along! These waterfalls welcome dogs on their trails.

Falling Water Falls
11.6 miles awayTennessee
Difficulty: Easy
Trail Length: 0.3 miles
Elevation Gain: 100 ft
All Hiking Trails Near Chattanooga With Waterfalls

Laurel Falls
37.6 miles awayTennessee
Difficulty: Easy
Trail Length: 2.6 miles
Elevation Gain: 314 ft

Deer Lick Falls
32.3 miles awayTennessee
Difficulty: Easy
Trail Length: 0.6 miles
Elevation Gain: 50 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

Cascade Falls
17.2 miles awayTennessee
Difficulty: Easy
Trail Length: 2.0 miles
Elevation Gain: 200 ft

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

Hilliard Falls
47.9 miles awayTennessee
Difficulty: Moderate
Trail Length: 2.0 miles
Elevation Gain: 300 ft

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

De Soto Falls
41.8 miles awayAlabama
Difficulty: Drive Up
Trail Length: 0.1 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft

Little Falls
27.9 miles awayAlabama
Difficulty: Unknown
Trail Length: 0.0 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft

Bullet Creek Falls
50 miles awayTennessee
Difficulty: Moderate
Trail Length: 3.0 miles
Elevation Gain: 400 ft

Stinging Fork Falls
19.6 miles awayTennessee
Difficulty: Moderate
Trail Length: 2.0 miles
Elevation Gain: 300 ft

Lower Piney Falls
22.6 miles awayTennessee
Difficulty: Moderate
Trail Length: 2.5 miles
Elevation Gain: 300 ft

Upper Piney Falls
22.2 miles awayTennessee
Difficulty: Moderate
Trail Length: 2.0 miles
Elevation Gain: 200 ft

Little River Falls
32.8 miles awayAlabama
Difficulty: Drive Up
Trail Length: 0.1 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft

Ray Falls
24.4 miles awayTennessee
Difficulty: Unknown
Trail Length: 0.0 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft

Rutledge Falls
52.9 miles awayTennessee
Difficulty: Easy
Trail Length: 0.3 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft

Machine Falls
54.2 miles awayTennessee
Difficulty: Moderate
Trail Length: 1.6 miles
Elevation Gain: 200 ft

Little Falls
54.5 miles awayTennessee
Difficulty: Moderate
Trail Length: 1.6 miles
Elevation Gain: 200 ft

Bluehole Falls
54.7 miles awayTennessee
Difficulty: Easy
Trail Length: 0.5 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft