Waterfall Hikes Near Ooltewah, TN

462 residents
New York Time Zone
39 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Ooltewah gives Chattanooga's eastern suburbs a back door to waterfall country, with forty falls inside the radius. Start with Falling Water Falls, about 15 miles northwest near Walden, where a short trail ends at a 110 foot plunge; leashed dogs are permitted, but parking is limited to three vehicles. Slider, Flatrock and Freudenberg Falls lie within half a mile of it, though we know little about their trails yet. Middle Creek Falls off Suck Creek Road has no official trail, and the route to it runs roughly 1.7 miles round trip with about 700 feet of climbing and a boulder scramble at the end. Benton Falls in the Cherokee National Forest, about 23 miles east, is 1.5 miles each way to a 65 foot drop.

Located at 35.0723°N, -85.0545°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Ooltewah

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

35 of 39 gauged

5 of 35 waterfalls near Ooltewah are flowing strongly today

Bald River Falls Low Bullet Creek Falls Low Basin Falls Moderate Laurel Falls Moderate Ozone Falls Moderate Benton Falls Low Bridal Veil Falls Strong Cascade Falls Strong Deer Lick Falls Strong Jumpoff Falls Strong Monteagle Falls Strong Cane Creek Falls Low Fall Creek Falls Low Hemlock Falls Low Piney Creek Falls Low Virgin Falls Low De Soto Falls Low High Falls Low Foster Falls Moderate Hilliard Falls Moderate Pilot Falls Moderate Ray Falls Moderate Stinging Fork Falls Moderate Keown Falls Low Laurel Falls Low Middle Creek Falls Low Lower Piney Falls Low Upper Piney Falls Low Lula Falls Low

Updated 32 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Sunday

Sunny · 64°F

Fri 81°F Sunny
Sat 60°F Sunny
Sun 64°F Sunny Best
Mon 68°F Sunny
Tue 70°F Sunny
Wed 73°F Sunny
Thu 76°F Sunny

Flowing best right now near Ooltewah

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Monteagle Falls Strong · 90 cfs 82nd percentile
  2. 2 Jumpoff Falls Strong · 90 cfs 82nd percentile
  3. 3 Bridal Veil Falls Strong · 90 cfs 82nd percentile
  4. 4 Cascade Falls Strong · 90 cfs 82nd percentile
  5. 5 Deer Lick Falls Strong · 90 cfs 82nd percentile
  6. 6 Foster Falls Moderate · 75 cfs 65th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Ooltewah (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.

Falling Water Falls waterfall

Falling Water Falls

15.4 miles away
Tennessee
Easy
0.3 miles 100 ft

All 39 Waterfalls Near Ooltewah

Falling Water Falls waterfall

Falling Water Falls

15.4 miles away
Tennessee
Easy
0.3 miles 100 ft
Slider Falls waterfall

Slider Falls

15.6 miles away
Tennessee
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Flatrock Falls in Tennessee, about 297 feet of drop LiDAR

Flatrock Falls

15.6 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.0 miles 200 ft
LiDAR terrain view around Freudenberg Falls in Tennessee, about 365 feet of drop LiDAR

Freudenberg Falls

15.7 miles away
Tennessee
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Middle Creek Falls waterfall

Middle Creek Falls

15.8 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
1.7 miles 712 ft
Laurel Falls waterfall

Laurel Falls

16.1 miles away
Tennessee
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Rockstack Falls in Tennessee, about 122 feet of drop LiDAR

Rockstack Falls

16.2 miles away
Tennessee
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Lula Falls waterfall

Lula Falls

20.2 miles away
Georgia
Moderate
4.2 miles 600 ft
Benton Falls waterfall

Benton Falls

22.7 miles away
Tennessee
Easy
3.0 miles 200 ft
LiDAR terrain view around Morphy Falls in Tennessee, about 61 feet of drop LiDAR

Morphy Falls

22.8 miles away
Tennessee
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Snow Falls waterfall

Snow Falls

23.8 miles away
Tennessee
Hard
10.0 miles Unknown
Keown Falls waterfall

Keown Falls

24.1 miles away
Georgia
Moderate
1.8 miles 400 ft
Laurel Falls waterfall

Laurel Falls

24.5 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
4.8 miles Unknown
Crystal Falls waterfall

Crystal Falls

27.1 miles away
Tennessee
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Hilliard Falls in Tennessee, about 84 feet of drop LiDAR

Hilliard Falls

28.5 miles away
Tennessee
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Foster Falls waterfall

Foster Falls

31.6 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
1.6 miles 200 ft
Little Falls waterfall

Little Falls

35.8 miles away
Alabama
Easy
1.0 miles Unknown
High Falls waterfall

High Falls

36.3 miles away
Alabama
Easy
0.3 miles Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Jumpoff Falls in Tennessee, about 159 feet of drop LiDAR

Jumpoff Falls

36.8 miles away
Tennessee
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Bullet Creek Falls waterfall

Bullet Creek Falls

36.9 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
3.0 miles 400 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Ooltewah

Are there free waterfalls near Ooltewah?

There are 21 free waterfalls near Ooltewah, including Bald River Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Ooltewah?

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

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Ooltewah?

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

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Ooltewah?

There are 23 kid-friendly waterfalls near Ooltewah, including Bald River Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Ooltewah?

There are 3 waterfalls that allow swimming near Ooltewah, including Foster Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Ooltewah?

The shortest waterfall hike near Ooltewah is Bald River Falls at 0.1 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Ooltewah?

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

Do any waterfalls near Ooltewah require permits?

Yes, 2 waterfalls near Ooltewah require a permit. Check individual trail pages for current permit details.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Ooltewah?

Yes, 19 waterfalls near Ooltewah have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Ooltewah?

The closest waterfall to Ooltewah is Falling Water Falls, approximately 15.4 miles away.

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