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

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

52 of 52 gauged

23 of 52 waterfalls near Gatlinburg are flowing strongly today

Abrams Falls Roaring Bald River Falls Moderate Bemis Camp Falls Moderate Big Falls Moderate Leatherwood Falls Moderate Middle Falls Moderate Santeetlah Bluff Falls Moderate Sassafras Falls Moderate Upper Falls Moderate Stewart Falls Moderate Berties Falls Moderate Betsy Falls Moderate Fairfield Falls Moderate High Falls Moderate Maidenhair Falls Moderate Onion Cliff Falls Moderate Onion Falls Moderate Slatten Falls Moderate Twin Falls Moderate Thurston Hatcher Falls Moderate Bridal Veil Falls Moderate Burningtown Falls Moderate Cullasaja Falls Moderate Dry Falls Moderate Glen Falls Moderate Highlands Falls Moderate Satulah Falls Moderate Courthouse Falls Strong Dill Falls Strong Lower Vernal Falls Strong Second Falls Strong Yellowstone Falls Strong Woodfin Falls Strong Upper Vernal Falls Strong Upper Falls Strong Dismal Falls Moderate Schoolhouse Falls Moderate Estatoah Falls Moderate Flat Creek Falls Roaring Grotto Falls Roaring Laurel Falls Roaring Rainbow Falls Roaring Ramsey Cascades Roaring Wilson Falls Roaring Kennedy Falls Roaring Lower Falls Roaring Queens Falls Roaring Little Creek Falls Roaring Mingo Falls Roaring Mouse Creek Falls Strong Reems Creek Falls Strong Soco Falls Strong

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Monday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms · 89°F

Aft 83°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mon 89°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms Best
Tue 92°F Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Wed 93°F Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Thu 94°F Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Fri 94°F Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Ind 93°F Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Gatlinburg

Updated 33 minutes ago

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

  1. 1 Abrams Falls Roaring · 1170 cfs 100th percentile
  2. 2 Mouse Creek Falls Roaring · 2690 cfs 100th percentile
  3. 3 Mingo Falls Roaring · 414 cfs 100th percentile
  4. 4 Little Creek Falls Roaring · 414 cfs 100th percentile
  5. 5 Flat Creek Falls Roaring · 99 cfs 100th percentile
  6. 6 Rainbow Falls Roaring · 993 cfs 99th percentile

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🚗 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

37.7 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

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

Mouse Creek Falls

25.2 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
4.2 miles 600 ft

All 52 Waterfalls Near Gatlinburg

High Falls waterfall

High Falls

47.7 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
1.2 miles 200 ft
Stewart Falls waterfall

Stewart Falls

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

Betsy Falls

North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Santeetlah Bluff Falls

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

Onion Falls

47.6 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Bemis Camp Falls

9.1 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Onion Cliff Falls waterfall

Onion Cliff Falls

18.3 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
1.0 miles 200 ft
Estatoah Falls waterfall

Estatoah Falls

35.4 miles away
Georgia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Big Falls waterfall

Big Falls

9.4 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Dry Falls waterfall

Dry Falls

8 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
0.3 miles 50 ft

Sassafras Falls

9.9 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Bridal Veil Falls waterfall

Bridal Veil Falls

36.3 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Middle Falls waterfall

Middle Falls

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

Upper Falls

10.2 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
0.5 miles 100 ft

Slatten Falls

16.1 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Upper Vernal Falls

12 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Lower Vernal Falls

12.1 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Glen Falls waterfall

Glen Falls

34.7 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.0 miles 400 ft
Dill Falls waterfall

Dill Falls

12.2 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Highlands Falls waterfall

Highlands Falls

33.9 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Gatlinburg

Are there free waterfalls near Gatlinburg?

There are 34 free waterfalls near Gatlinburg, including Bald River Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Gatlinburg?

There are 11 easy waterfall hikes near Gatlinburg, including Bald River Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Gatlinburg?

There are 30 dog-friendly waterfalls near Gatlinburg, including Bald River Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Gatlinburg?

There are 34 kid-friendly waterfalls near Gatlinburg, including Abrams Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Gatlinburg?

There are 4 waterfalls that allow swimming near Gatlinburg, including Courthouse Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Gatlinburg?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near Gatlinburg?

The tallest waterfall near Gatlinburg is Cullasaja Falls at 250 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Gatlinburg?

Yes, 52 waterfalls near Gatlinburg have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Gatlinburg?

The closest waterfall to Gatlinburg is Rainbow Falls, approximately 4.3 miles away.

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