Waterfall Hikes Near Chattanooga, TN

406,849 residents
New York Time Zone
36 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Chattanooga sits where the Tennessee River cuts a deep gorge through the southern Appalachian foothills, with steep ridgelines, sandstone bluff faces, and mixed hardwood slopes around Lookout Mountain and the Cumberland Plateau. The area's waterfall hikes are dominated by moderate forested routes and rocky canyon scrambles, supplemented by several short roadside cascades and one drive-up access; dramatic river- and bluff-side overlooks and rich temperate forests make nearby cascades varied and scenic.

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

32 of 36 gauged

32 waterfalls near Chattanooga have live flow data today

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

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Saturday

Mostly Sunny · 87°F

Thu 84°F Showers And Thunderstorms
Jun 85°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sat 87°F Mostly Sunny Best
Sun 86°F Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Mon 85°F Showers And Thunderstorms
Tue 85°F Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Wed 85°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Chattanooga

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Slider Falls Moderate · 55 cfs 59th percentile
  2. 2 Rockstack Falls Moderate · 55 cfs 59th percentile
  3. 3 Freudenberg Falls Moderate · 55 cfs 59th percentile
  4. 4 Flatrock Falls Moderate · 55 cfs 59th percentile
  5. 5 Falling Water Falls Moderate · 55 cfs 59th percentile
  6. 6 Three Creeks Falls Moderate · 3 cfs 54th 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

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

Laurel Falls

43.1 miles away
Tennessee
Easy
2.6 miles 314 ft

All 36 Waterfalls Near Chattanooga

Laurel Falls waterfall

Laurel Falls

35.8 miles away
Tennessee
Easy
2.6 miles 314 ft

Deer Lick Falls

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

Cane Creek Falls

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

Fall Creek Falls

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

Cascade Falls

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

Piney Creek Falls

26.7 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Hilliard Falls

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

Hemlock Falls

31.1 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

29.3 miles away
Tennessee
Hard
8.2 miles 1,200 ft
Little Falls waterfall

Little Falls

Alabama
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Bullet Creek Falls waterfall

Bullet Creek Falls

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

Stinging Fork Falls

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

Lower Piney Falls

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

Upper Piney Falls

0.2 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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