Waterfall Hikes Near Niota, TN

705 residents
New York Time Zone
44 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Niota? There are 44 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Niota. 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 35.5171°N, -84.5499°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Niota

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

40 of 44 gauged

11 of 40 waterfalls near Niota are flowing strongly today

Abrams Falls Moderate Bald River Falls Strong Bullet Creek Falls Strong Basin Falls Moderate Laurel Falls Moderate Ozone Falls Moderate Bemis Camp Falls Strong Big Falls Strong Leatherwood Falls Strong Middle Falls Strong Santeetlah Bluff Falls Strong Sassafras Falls Strong Upper Falls Strong Stewart Falls Strong Benton Falls Moderate Cane Creek Falls Moderate Fall Creek Falls Moderate Hemlock Falls Moderate Piney Creek Falls Moderate Virgin Falls Moderate Double Falls Roaring Falling Water Falls Barely Flowing Flatrock Falls Barely Flowing Freudenberg Falls Barely Flowing Rockstack Falls Barely Flowing Slider Falls Barely Flowing Flatrock Falls Moderate Hilliard Falls Moderate Pilot Falls Moderate Ray Falls Moderate Stinging Fork Falls Moderate Kennedy Falls Moderate Lower Falls Moderate Queens Falls Moderate Laurel Falls Barely Flowing Wilson Falls Barely Flowing Lower Piney Falls Barely Flowing Upper Piney Falls Barely Flowing

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Sunday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms · 89°F

Wed 87°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Thu 87°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Fri 88°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sat 88°F Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Sun 89°F Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms Best
Mon 90°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Tue 89°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Niota

Updated about 3 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Double Falls Roaring · 170 cfs 95th percentile
  2. 2 Upper Falls Strong · 477 cfs 86th percentile
  3. 3 Leatherwood Falls Strong · 477 cfs 86th percentile
  4. 4 Middle Falls Strong · 477 cfs 86th percentile
  5. 5 Stewart Falls Strong · 477 cfs 86th percentile
  6. 6 Santeetlah Bluff Falls Strong · 477 cfs 86th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Niota (10 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.

Benton Falls waterfall

Benton Falls

27.8 miles away
Tennessee
Easy
3.0 miles 200 ft
Laurel Falls waterfall

Laurel Falls

22.2 miles away
Tennessee
Easy
2.6 miles 314 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Niota (23 waterfalls)

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

Snow Falls waterfall

Snow Falls

22.7 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Lower Piney Falls waterfall

Lower Piney Falls

44.4 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.5 miles 300 ft

All 44 Waterfalls Near Niota

Flatrock Falls

34.7 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Jacks Rock Falls waterfall

Jacks Rock Falls

45.9 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Upper Falls waterfall

Upper Falls

29.9 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
0.5 miles 100 ft
Middle Falls waterfall

Middle Falls

29.8 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
4.5 miles 400 ft
Big Falls waterfall

Big Falls

29 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Sassafras Falls

29.5 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Double Drop Falls

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

Cane Creek Falls

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

Fall Creek Falls

30.1 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.4 miles 300 ft
Piney Creek Falls waterfall

Piney Creek Falls

28.6 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Hemlock Falls waterfall

Hemlock Falls

26.9 miles away
Tennessee
Easy
2.0 miles 200 ft
Pilot Falls waterfall

Pilot Falls

24.9 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.0 miles 200 ft
Slider Falls waterfall

Slider Falls

40.3 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Flatrock Falls

40.3 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.0 miles 200 ft

Freudenberg Falls

40.2 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Falling Water Falls waterfall

Falling Water Falls

40.2 miles away
Tennessee
Easy
0.3 miles 100 ft

Rockstack Falls

39.7 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Double Falls waterfall

Double Falls

45.8 miles away
Tennessee
Hard
8.6 miles 1,200 ft
Laurel Falls waterfall

Laurel Falls

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

Wilson Falls

31 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Niota

Are there free waterfalls near Niota?

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

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Niota?

There are 10 easy waterfall hikes near Niota, including Bald River Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Niota?

There are 23 dog-friendly waterfalls near Niota, including Bald River Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Niota?

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

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Niota?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Niota?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near Niota?

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

Do any waterfalls near Niota require permits?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Niota?

Yes, 31 waterfalls near Niota have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Niota?

The closest waterfall to Niota is Bullet Creek Falls, approximately 15.4 miles away.

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