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 Low Bullet Creek Falls Low Basin Falls Barely Flowing Laurel Falls Barely Flowing Ozone Falls Barely Flowing Benton Falls Barely Flowing Cane Creek Falls Moderate Fall Creek Falls Moderate Hemlock Falls Moderate Piney Creek Falls Moderate Virgin Falls Moderate 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 Moderate Lower Piney Falls Moderate Upper Piney Falls Moderate The Falls Moderate

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Saturday

Mostly Sunny · 90°F

Tue 89°F Sunny
Wed 91°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Thu 89°F Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Fri 89°F Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sat 90°F Mostly Sunny Best
Sun 91°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mon 92°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

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 The Falls Moderate · 245 cfs 42nd percentile
  2. 2 Upper Piney Falls Moderate · 70 cfs 37th percentile
  3. 3 Lower Piney Falls Moderate · 70 cfs 37th percentile
  4. 4 Lower Falls Moderate · 92 cfs 28th percentile
  5. 5 Virgin Falls Low · 47 cfs 22nd percentile
  6. 6 Cane Creek Falls Low · 47 cfs 22nd 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

Snow Falls waterfall

Snow Falls

32.5 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Benton Falls waterfall

Benton Falls

38 miles away
Tennessee
Easy
3.0 miles 200 ft
Upper Falls waterfall

Upper Falls

10.2 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
0.5 miles 100 ft

Morphy Falls

33.9 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

Sassafras Falls

10.5 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Hemlock Falls waterfall

Hemlock Falls

13 miles away
Tennessee
Easy
2.0 miles 200 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
Pilot Falls waterfall

Pilot Falls

15 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.0 miles 200 ft
Double Falls waterfall

Double Falls

49.6 miles away
Tennessee
Hard
8.6 miles 1,200 ft
Wilson Falls waterfall

Wilson Falls

4.5 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Crystal Falls waterfall

Crystal Falls

4.9 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Cane Creek Falls waterfall

Cane Creek Falls

9.4 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Fall Creek Falls waterfall

Fall Creek Falls

9.7 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.4 miles 300 ft
Virgin Falls waterfall

Virgin Falls

17.2 miles away
Tennessee
Hard
8.2 miles 1,200 ft
Piney Creek Falls waterfall

Piney Creek Falls

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

Ramsey Cascades

9.2 miles away
Tennessee
Hard
8.0 miles 2,200 ft
The Falls waterfall

The Falls

45.2 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.5 miles 300 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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