Waterfall Hikes Near Ooltewah, TN

462 residents
New York Time Zone
38 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Ooltewah? There are 38 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Ooltewah. 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 35.0723°N, -85.0545°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Ooltewah

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

34 of 38 gauged

34 waterfalls near Ooltewah have live flow data today

Bald River Falls Low Bullet Creek Falls Low Basin Falls Barely Flowing Laurel Falls Barely Flowing Benton Falls Barely Flowing Bridal Veil Falls Barely Flowing Cascade Falls Barely Flowing Deer Lick Falls Barely Flowing Jumpoff Falls Barely Flowing Monteagle Falls Barely Flowing Cane Creek Falls Moderate Fall Creek Falls Moderate Hemlock Falls Moderate Piney Creek Falls Moderate Virgin Falls Moderate De Soto Falls Barely Flowing High Falls Barely Flowing Falling Water Falls Barely Flowing Flatrock Falls Barely Flowing Freudenberg Falls Barely Flowing Rockstack Falls Barely Flowing Slider Falls Barely Flowing Foster Falls Barely Flowing Hilliard Falls Barely Flowing Ray Falls Barely Flowing Stinging Fork Falls Barely Flowing Keown Falls Barely Flowing Laurel Falls Barely Flowing Middle Creek Falls Barely Flowing Three Creeks Falls Barely Flowing Little Falls Barely Flowing Lower Piney Falls Barely Flowing Upper Piney Falls Barely Flowing Lula Falls Barely Flowing

Updated 38 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Monday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely · 89°F

Wed 95°F Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Thu 96°F Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Fri 95°F Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Ind 93°F Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 92°F Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Mon 89°F Showers And Thunderstorms Likely Best
Tue 88°F Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Flowing best right now near Ooltewah

Updated about 4 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Cane Creek Falls Moderate · 51 cfs 41st percentile
  2. 2 Virgin Falls Moderate · 51 cfs 41st percentile
  3. 3 Hemlock Falls Moderate · 51 cfs 41st percentile
  4. 4 Fall Creek Falls Moderate · 51 cfs 41st percentile
  5. 5 Piney Creek Falls Moderate · 51 cfs 41st percentile
  6. 6 Bald River Falls Low · 88 cfs 23rd percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Ooltewah (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.

Falling Water Falls waterfall

Falling Water Falls

23.4 miles away
Tennessee
Easy
0.3 miles 100 ft

All 38 Waterfalls Near Ooltewah

Falling Water Falls waterfall

Falling Water Falls

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

Slider Falls

23.2 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Flatrock Falls

23.1 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.0 miles 200 ft

Freudenberg Falls

17.9 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Middle Creek Falls waterfall

Middle Creek Falls

41.1 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
1.5 miles 300 ft
Three Creeks Falls waterfall

Three Creeks Falls

41 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
3.0 miles 400 ft
Laurel Falls waterfall

Laurel Falls

43.1 miles away
Tennessee
Easy
2.6 miles 314 ft

Rockstack Falls

18.4 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Lula Falls waterfall

Lula Falls

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

Benton Falls

18.2 miles away
Tennessee
Easy
3.0 miles 200 ft

Morphy Falls

34.1 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Snow Falls waterfall

Snow Falls

35.2 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Keown Falls waterfall

Keown Falls

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

Laurel Falls

35.8 miles away
Tennessee
Easy
2.6 miles 314 ft
Crystal Falls waterfall

Crystal Falls

24.9 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft

Hilliard Falls

39.3 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Foster Falls waterfall

Foster Falls

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

Little Falls

Alabama
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
High Falls waterfall

High Falls

Alabama
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Jumpoff Falls

30 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Ooltewah

Are there free waterfalls near Ooltewah?

There are 16 free waterfalls near Ooltewah, including Bald River Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Ooltewah?

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

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Ooltewah?

There are 21 dog-friendly waterfalls near Ooltewah, including Bald River Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Ooltewah?

There are 22 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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