Waterfall Hikes Near Loudon, TN

6,069 residents
New York Time Zone
40 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

The Piney Falls pair makes the best half day out of Loudon. Upper Piney drops 80 feet at the end of a two mile round trip with 200 feet of gain, Lower Piney adds a 40 footer for 2.5 miles in the same state natural area, and dogs are fine on both. Stinging Fork Falls near Spring City is a 30 foot drop in a rocky gorge, two miles round trip. Forty falls land within fifty miles of the river here, and Laurel Falls in the Smokies anchors the far eastern edge at 2.6 miles and 314 feet of climb.

Located at 35.7414°N, -84.3701°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Loudon

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

36 of 40 gauged

36 waterfalls near Loudon 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 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 Cane Creek Falls Barely Flowing Fall Creek Falls Barely Flowing Hemlock Falls Barely Flowing Piney Creek Falls Barely Flowing Virgin Falls Barely Flowing Double Drop Falls Barely Flowing Jacks Rock Falls Barely Flowing Double 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 Pilot Falls Barely Flowing Ray Falls Barely Flowing Stinging Fork Falls Barely Flowing Lower Falls Barely Flowing Lower Piney Falls Low Upper Piney Falls Low The Falls Barely Flowing

Updated 22 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Saturday

Mostly Sunny · 90°F

Wed 91°F Mostly Sunny
Thu 90°F Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Sun 91°F Mostly Sunny
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Flowing best right now near Loudon

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Lower Piney Falls Low · 59 cfs 21st percentile
  2. 2 Upper Piney Falls Low · 59 cfs 21st percentile
  3. 3 Piney Creek Falls Barely Flowing · 43 cfs 6th percentile
  4. 4 Hemlock Falls Barely Flowing · 43 cfs 6th percentile
  5. 5 Virgin Falls Barely Flowing · 43 cfs 6th percentile
  6. 6 Cane Creek Falls Barely Flowing · 43 cfs 6th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Loudon (9 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

8.6 miles away
Tennessee
Easy
2.6 miles 314 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Loudon (22 waterfalls)

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

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
Stinging Fork Falls waterfall

Stinging Fork Falls

3 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft

All 40 Waterfalls Near Loudon

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
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
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
Bullet Creek Falls waterfall

Bullet Creek Falls

26 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
3.0 miles 400 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
Abrams Falls waterfall

Abrams Falls

45.5 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
5.0 miles 675 ft
Bald River Falls waterfall

Bald River Falls

46.8 miles away
Tennessee
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft
Lower Falls waterfall

Lower Falls

49.1 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
0.5 miles 100 ft
Jacks Rock Falls waterfall

Jacks Rock Falls

20.6 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft

Hilliard Falls

8.2 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 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

Double Drop Falls

17.5 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Laurel Falls waterfall

Laurel Falls

45 miles away
Tennessee
Easy
2.6 miles 314 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Loudon

Are there free waterfalls near Loudon?

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

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Loudon?

There are 9 easy waterfall hikes near Loudon, including Bald River Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Loudon?

There are 22 dog-friendly waterfalls near Loudon, including Bald River Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Loudon?

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

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Loudon?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Loudon?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near Loudon?

The tallest waterfall near Loudon is Fall Creek Falls at 256 feet.

Do any waterfalls near Loudon require permits?

Yes, 1 waterfall near Loudon requires a permit. Check individual trail pages for current permit details.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Loudon?

Yes, 27 waterfalls near Loudon have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Loudon?

The closest waterfall to Loudon is Laurel Falls, approximately 20.7 miles away.

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