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 Barely Flowing Bald River Falls Barely Flowing Bullet Creek Falls Barely Flowing 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 Barely Flowing Jacks Rock Falls Barely Flowing Falling Water Falls Barely Flowing Flatrock Falls Barely Flowing Freudenberg Falls Barely Flowing Rockstack Falls Barely Flowing Slider Falls Barely Flowing Flatrock Falls Barely Flowing 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 Low Upper Piney Falls Low Middle Creek Falls Barely Flowing Three Creeks Falls Barely Flowing

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Sunday

Mostly Sunny · 90°F

Sun 90°F Mostly Sunny Best
Mon 89°F Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Tue 89°F Partly Sunny
Wed 88°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Thu 83°F Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Fri 81°F Showers And Thunderstorms
Sat 82°F Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

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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

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

Bald River Falls

22 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

28.5 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft

Santeetlah Bluff Falls

28.8 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 41 Waterfalls Near Etowah

Hilliard Falls

6.6 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Basin Falls waterfall

Basin Falls

Tennessee
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Ozone Falls waterfall

Ozone Falls

30.5 miles away
Tennessee
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft
Kennedy Falls waterfall

Kennedy Falls

45.5 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Slider Falls waterfall

Slider Falls

Tennessee
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Flatrock Falls

33.7 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.0 miles 200 ft

Freudenberg Falls

33.8 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Falling Water Falls waterfall

Falling Water Falls

33.8 miles away
Tennessee
Easy
0.3 miles 100 ft
Rockstack Falls waterfall

Rockstack Falls

34.3 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Queens Falls waterfall

Queens Falls

29 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.5 miles 300 ft
Leatherwood Falls waterfall

Leatherwood Falls

46.2 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Abrams Falls waterfall

Abrams Falls

Tennessee
Moderate
5.0 miles 675 ft

Flatrock Falls

18 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Jacks Rock Falls waterfall

Jacks Rock Falls

15.6 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft

Noontootla Falls

36.3 miles away
Georgia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Sea Creek Falls waterfall

Sea Creek Falls

22.9 miles away
Georgia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Middle Creek Falls waterfall

Middle Creek Falls

41.1 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
1.5 miles 300 ft
Three Creeks Falls waterfall

Three Creeks Falls

41.1 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
3.0 miles 400 ft
High Falls waterfall

High Falls

35.3 miles away
Georgia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Berties Falls waterfall

Berties Falls

36.1 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Etowah

Are there free waterfalls near Etowah?

There are 18 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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