Waterfall Hikes Near Friendsville, TN

1,097 residents
New York Time Zone
37 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Friendsville? There are 37 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Friendsville. 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 35.7563°N, -84.1319°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Friendsville

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

35 of 37 gauged

35 waterfalls near Friendsville have live flow data today

Abrams Falls Barely Flowing Bald River Falls Low Bullet Creek Falls Low Basin Falls Barely Flowing Laurel Falls Barely Flowing Ozone Falls Barely Flowing Benton Falls Barely Flowing Double Drop Falls Barely Flowing Jacks Rock Falls Barely Flowing Flatrock Falls Barely Flowing Grotto Falls Barely Flowing Laurel Falls Barely Flowing Rainbow Falls Barely Flowing Ramsey Cascades Barely Flowing Wilson Falls Barely Flowing Hilliard Falls Barely Flowing Ray Falls Barely Flowing Stinging Fork Falls Barely Flowing Kennedy Falls Moderate Lower Falls Moderate Queens Falls Moderate Little Creek Falls Barely Flowing Mingo Falls Barely Flowing Lower Piney Falls Moderate Upper Piney Falls Moderate Sea Creek Falls Barely Flowing

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Tuesday

Sunny · 88°F

Tue 88°F Sunny Best
Wed 90°F Mostly Sunny
Thu 88°F Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Fri 88°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sat 89°F Mostly Sunny
Sun 90°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mon 91°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Friendsville

Updated 41 minutes ago

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

  1. 1 Upper Piney Falls Moderate · 70 cfs 36th percentile
  2. 2 Lower Piney Falls Moderate · 70 cfs 36th percentile
  3. 3 Bald River Falls Low · 131 cfs 19th percentile
  4. 4 Bullet Creek Falls Low · 131 cfs 19th percentile
  5. 5 Stewart Falls Low · 165 cfs 11th percentile
  6. 6 Upper Falls Low · 165 cfs 11th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Friendsville (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.

Lower Falls waterfall

Lower Falls

49.1 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
0.5 miles 100 ft
Bald River Falls waterfall

Bald River Falls

46.8 miles away
Tennessee
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft

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

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

Bemis Camp Falls

6.8 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft

Santeetlah Bluff Falls

6.6 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 37 Waterfalls Near Friendsville

Abrams Falls waterfall

Abrams Falls

45.5 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
5.0 miles 675 ft
Lower Falls waterfall

Lower Falls

49.1 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
0.5 miles 100 ft
Bald River Falls waterfall

Bald River Falls

46.8 miles away
Tennessee
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft

Bemis Camp Falls

6.8 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Stewart Falls waterfall

Stewart Falls

6.6 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Santeetlah Bluff Falls

6.6 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Laurel Falls waterfall

Laurel Falls

6.2 miles away
Tennessee
Easy
2.6 miles 314 ft
Upper Falls waterfall

Upper Falls

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

Laurel Falls

8.6 miles away
Tennessee
Easy
2.6 miles 314 ft

Flatrock Falls

39.8 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 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
Ray Falls waterfall

Ray Falls

3.6 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Sassafras Falls

10.5 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Upper Piney Falls waterfall

Upper Piney Falls

0.2 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.0 miles 200 ft
Lower Piney Falls waterfall

Lower Piney Falls

20.2 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.5 miles 300 ft
Rainbow Falls waterfall

Rainbow Falls

10.8 miles away
Tennessee
Hard
5.4 miles 800 ft
Grotto Falls waterfall

Grotto Falls

1.2 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.6 miles 585 ft
Basin Falls waterfall

Basin Falls

7.4 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Ozone Falls waterfall

Ozone Falls

12.8 miles away
Tennessee
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Friendsville

Are there free waterfalls near Friendsville?

There are 22 free waterfalls near Friendsville, including Bald River Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Friendsville?

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

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Friendsville?

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

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Friendsville?

There are 24 kid-friendly waterfalls near Friendsville, including Abrams Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Friendsville?

There are 2 waterfalls that allow swimming near Friendsville, including Lower Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Friendsville?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near Friendsville?

The tallest waterfall near Friendsville is Mingo Falls at 120 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Friendsville?

Yes, 31 waterfalls near Friendsville have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Friendsville?

The closest waterfall to Friendsville is Abrams Falls, approximately 17.9 miles away.

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