Waterfall Hikes Near Gatlinburg, TN

3,636 residents
New_York Time Zone
52 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Gatlinburg? There are 52 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Gatlinburg. 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 35.7250°N, -83.4938°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Gatlinburg

Find waterfalls to hike near Gatlinburg

🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Gatlinburg (11 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

22.5 miles away
Tennessee
Easy
2.6 miles 314 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Gatlinburg (30 waterfalls)

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

Grotto Falls waterfall

Grotto Falls

47.3 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.6 miles 585 ft
Mouse Creek Falls waterfall

Mouse Creek Falls

19.3 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
4.2 miles 600 ft

All Hiking Trails Near Gatlinburg With Waterfalls

Rainbow Falls waterfall

Rainbow Falls

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

Grotto Falls

47.3 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.6 miles 585 ft
Laurel Falls waterfall

Laurel Falls

22.5 miles away
Tennessee
Easy
2.6 miles 314 ft
Wilson Falls waterfall

Wilson Falls

35.6 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Ramsey Cascades waterfall

Ramsey Cascades

20 miles away
Tennessee
Hard
8.0 miles 2,200 ft
Mouse Creek Falls waterfall

Mouse Creek Falls

19.3 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
4.2 miles 600 ft
Little Creek Falls waterfall

Little Creek Falls

40.2 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Mingo Falls waterfall

Mingo Falls

13.9 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
0.4 miles 160 ft
Abrams Falls waterfall

Abrams Falls

Tennessee
Moderate
5.0 miles 675 ft
Flat Creek Falls waterfall

Flat Creek Falls

13.4 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
4.5 miles 800 ft
Soco Falls waterfall

Soco Falls

5.9 miles away
North Carolina
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft
Burningtown Falls waterfall

Burningtown Falls

36.2 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Queens Falls waterfall

Queens Falls

33.8 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.5 miles 300 ft
Woodfin Falls waterfall

Woodfin Falls

49.6 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Berties Falls waterfall

Berties Falls

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

Lower Falls

17.4 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
0.5 miles 100 ft
Kennedy Falls waterfall

Kennedy Falls

16.5 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Cullasaja Falls waterfall

Cullasaja Falls

41.7 miles away
North Carolina
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft
Thurston Hatcher Falls waterfall

Thurston Hatcher Falls

42.1 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Reems Creek Falls waterfall

Reems Creek Falls

23.4 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

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