Waterfall Hikes Near Chattanooga Valley, GA

4,166 residents
New York Time Zone
32 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Chattanooga Valley? There are 32 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Chattanooga Valley. These trails range from drive_up to moderate difficulty, providing options for both casual hikers and experienced adventurers looking to explore the region's natural beauty.

Located at 34.9241°N, -85.3431°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Chattanooga Valley

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

28 of 32 gauged

28 waterfalls near Chattanooga Valley have live flow data today

Benton Falls Low Bridal Veil Falls Barely Flowing Cascade Falls Barely Flowing Deer Lick Falls Barely Flowing Jumpoff Falls Barely Flowing Monteagle 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 Barely Flowing Flatrock Falls Barely Flowing Freudenberg Falls Barely Flowing Rockstack Falls Barely Flowing Slider Falls Barely Flowing Foster Falls Barely Flowing Hilliard Falls Barely Flowing Keown Falls Moderate Laurel Falls Barely Flowing Middle Creek Falls Barely Flowing Three Creeks Falls Barely Flowing Little Falls Barely Flowing Little River Falls Low Lula Falls Low

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Friday

Mostly Sunny · 91°F

Aft 92°F Partly Sunny
Thu 92°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Fri 91°F Mostly Sunny Best
Sat 92°F Sunny
Sun 92°F Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mon 93°F Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Tue 94°F Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Chattanooga Valley

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 Keown Falls Moderate · 1020 cfs 41st percentile
  2. 2 Little River Falls Low · 26 cfs 21st percentile
  3. 3 Lula Falls Low · 11 cfs 17th percentile
  4. 4 Benton Falls Low · 30 cfs 14th percentile
  5. 5 Little Falls Barely Flowing · 5 cfs 6th percentile
  6. 6 Three Creeks Falls Barely Flowing · 0 cfs 5th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Chattanooga Valley (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.

Laurel Falls waterfall

Laurel Falls

29.2 miles away
Tennessee
Easy
2.6 miles 314 ft
Falling Water Falls waterfall

Falling Water Falls

17.8 miles away
Tennessee
Easy
0.3 miles 100 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Chattanooga Valley (18 waterfalls)

Bring your four-legged friend along! These waterfalls welcome dogs on their trails.

Lula Falls waterfall

Lula Falls

33.4 miles away
Georgia
Moderate
4.2 miles 600 ft

All 32 Waterfalls Near Chattanooga Valley

Cane Creek Falls waterfall

Cane Creek Falls

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

Fall Creek Falls

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

Cascade Falls

47.7 miles away
Tennessee
Easy
2.0 miles 200 ft
Little River Falls waterfall

Little River Falls

28.4 miles away
Alabama
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft
Piney Creek Falls waterfall

Piney Creek Falls

15.2 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Hemlock Falls waterfall

Hemlock Falls

19.5 miles away
Tennessee
Easy
2.0 miles 200 ft

Morphy Falls

30.9 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Benton Falls waterfall

Benton Falls

13.6 miles away
Tennessee
Easy
3.0 miles 200 ft
Snow Falls waterfall

Snow Falls

32.3 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Laurel Falls waterfall

Laurel Falls

29.2 miles away
Tennessee
Easy
2.6 miles 314 ft
Virgin Falls waterfall

Virgin Falls

17.2 miles away
Tennessee
Hard
8.2 miles 1,200 ft

Hilliard Falls

33.7 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Chattanooga Valley

Are there free waterfalls near Chattanooga Valley?

There are 13 free waterfalls near Chattanooga Valley, including Bridal Veil Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Chattanooga Valley?

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

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Chattanooga Valley?

There are 18 dog-friendly waterfalls near Chattanooga Valley, including Benton Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Chattanooga Valley?

There are 18 kid-friendly waterfalls near Chattanooga Valley, including Benton Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Chattanooga Valley?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Chattanooga Valley?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near Chattanooga Valley?

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

Do any waterfalls near Chattanooga Valley require permits?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Chattanooga Valley?

Yes, 14 waterfalls near Chattanooga Valley have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Chattanooga Valley?

The closest waterfall to Chattanooga Valley is Lula Falls, approximately 1.6 miles away.

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