Waterfall Hikes Near Etowah, TN

3,614 residents
New York Time Zone
41 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Etowah? There are 41 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Etowah. 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 35.3381°N, -84.5282°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Etowah

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

37 of 41 gauged

37 waterfalls near Etowah have live flow data today

Abrams Falls Moderate Bald River Falls Low Bullet Creek Falls Low Basin Falls Barely Flowing Laurel Falls Barely Flowing Ozone Falls Barely Flowing Bemis Camp Falls Barely Flowing Big Falls Barely Flowing Leatherwood Falls Barely Flowing Middle Falls Barely Flowing Santeetlah Bluff Falls Barely Flowing Sassafras Falls Barely Flowing Upper Falls Barely Flowing Stewart Falls Barely Flowing Benton Falls Barely Flowing Berties Falls Barely Flowing Double Drop Falls Moderate Jacks Rock Falls Moderate Falling Water Falls Barely Flowing Flatrock Falls Barely Flowing Freudenberg Falls Barely Flowing Rockstack Falls Barely Flowing Slider Falls Barely Flowing Flatrock Falls Moderate High Falls Barely Flowing Noontootla Falls Barely Flowing Sea Creek Falls Barely Flowing Hilliard Falls Barely Flowing Ray Falls Barely Flowing Stinging Fork Falls Barely Flowing Kennedy Falls Barely Flowing Lower Falls Barely Flowing Queens Falls Barely Flowing Lower Piney Falls Barely Flowing Upper Piney Falls Barely Flowing Middle Creek Falls Barely Flowing Three Creeks Falls Barely Flowing

Updated 8 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Wednesday

Sunny · 96°F

Wed 96°F Sunny Best
Thu 97°F Patchy Fog then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Fri 97°F Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Ind 95°F Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 94°F Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Mon 91°F Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Tue 89°F Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Flowing best right now near Etowah

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 Flatrock Falls Moderate · 367 cfs 65th percentile
  2. 2 Abrams Falls Moderate · 307 cfs 62nd percentile
  3. 3 Jacks Rock Falls Moderate · 75 cfs 62nd percentile
  4. 4 Double Drop Falls Moderate · 75 cfs 62nd percentile
  5. 5 Bald River Falls Low · 88 cfs 23rd percentile
  6. 6 Bullet Creek Falls Low · 88 cfs 23rd percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Etowah (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.

Benton Falls waterfall

Benton Falls

18.2 miles away
Tennessee
Easy
3.0 miles 200 ft
Bald River Falls waterfall

Bald River Falls

15.7 miles away
Tennessee
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Etowah (20 waterfalls)

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

Bemis Camp Falls

9.1 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft

Santeetlah Bluff Falls

8.9 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 41 Waterfalls Near Etowah

Bullet Creek Falls waterfall

Bullet Creek Falls

22.8 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
3.0 miles 400 ft
Benton Falls waterfall

Benton Falls

18.2 miles away
Tennessee
Easy
3.0 miles 200 ft
Bald River Falls waterfall

Bald River Falls

15.7 miles away
Tennessee
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft

Bemis Camp Falls

9.1 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft

Santeetlah Bluff Falls

8.9 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Stewart Falls waterfall

Stewart Falls

9 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Upper Falls waterfall

Upper Falls

10.2 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
0.5 miles 100 ft
Middle Falls waterfall

Middle Falls

10.2 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
4.5 miles 400 ft
Big Falls waterfall

Big Falls

9.4 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Sassafras Falls

9.9 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Lower Falls waterfall

Lower Falls

13.4 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
0.5 miles 100 ft
Laurel Falls waterfall

Laurel Falls

35.8 miles away
Tennessee
Easy
2.6 miles 314 ft
Snow Falls waterfall

Snow Falls

35.2 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Morphy Falls

34.1 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 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
Laurel Falls waterfall

Laurel Falls

6.8 miles away
Tennessee
Easy
2.6 miles 314 ft
Ray Falls waterfall

Ray Falls

3.6 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Stinging Fork Falls waterfall

Stinging Fork Falls

3 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Crystal Falls waterfall

Crystal Falls

24.9 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Etowah

Are there free waterfalls near Etowah?

There are 19 free waterfalls near Etowah, including Bald River Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Etowah?

There are 8 easy waterfall hikes near Etowah, including Bald River Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Etowah?

There are 20 dog-friendly waterfalls near Etowah, including Bald River Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Etowah?

There are 22 kid-friendly waterfalls near Etowah, including Abrams Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Etowah?

There is 1 waterfall that allows swimming near Etowah, including Lower Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Etowah?

The shortest waterfall hike near Etowah is Abrams Falls at 0.1 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Etowah?

The tallest waterfall near Etowah is Ozone Falls at 110 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Etowah?

Yes, 33 waterfalls near Etowah have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Etowah?

The closest waterfall to Etowah is Bullet Creek Falls, approximately 5.8 miles away.

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