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

35 waterfalls near Ooltewah have live flow data today

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

Updated about 3 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Tuesday

Mostly Sunny · 72°F

Aft 73°F Sunny
Fri 72°F Sunny
Sat 71°F Sunny
Sun 70°F Sunny
Mon 71°F Sunny
Tue 72°F Mostly Sunny Best
Wed 72°F Mostly Sunny

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 Bridal Veil Falls Moderate · 6 cfs 60th percentile
  2. 2 Monteagle Falls Moderate · 6 cfs 60th percentile
  3. 3 Cascade Falls Moderate · 6 cfs 60th percentile
  4. 4 Deer Lick Falls Moderate · 6 cfs 60th percentile
  5. 5 Jumpoff Falls Moderate · 6 cfs 60th percentile
  6. 6 Upper Piney Falls Moderate · 30 cfs 35th 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

Stinging Fork Falls waterfall

Stinging Fork Falls

37.1 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.0 miles 400 ft
Bridal Veil Falls waterfall

Bridal Veil Falls

39 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.0 miles 200 ft
LiDAR terrain view around Monteagle Falls in Tennessee, about 134 feet of drop LiDAR

Monteagle Falls

39.5 miles away
Tennessee
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Lower Piney Falls waterfall

Lower Piney Falls

40.1 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.5 miles 300 ft
Upper Piney Falls waterfall

Upper Piney Falls

40.3 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.0 miles 200 ft
LiDAR terrain view around Deer Lick Falls in Tennessee, about 199 feet of drop LiDAR

Deer Lick Falls

41 miles away
Tennessee
Easy
0.6 miles 50 ft
Cane Creek Falls waterfall

Cane Creek Falls

41.4 miles away
Tennessee
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown
Fall Creek Falls waterfall

Fall Creek Falls

41.7 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.4 miles 300 ft
Cascade Falls waterfall

Cascade Falls

42.8 miles away
Tennessee
Easy
2.0 miles 200 ft
Piney Creek Falls waterfall

Piney Creek Falls

43.3 miles away
Tennessee
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown
Ray Falls waterfall

Ray Falls

43.6 miles away
Tennessee
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Hemlock Falls waterfall

Hemlock Falls

45 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
6.2 miles 650 ft
Laurel Falls waterfall

Laurel Falls

46.8 miles away
Tennessee
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Pilot Falls waterfall

Pilot Falls

47 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.0 miles 200 ft
Basin Falls waterfall

Basin Falls

47.5 miles away
Tennessee
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
De Soto Falls waterfall

De Soto Falls

48.2 miles away
Alabama
Drive Up
0.1 miles Unknown
Virgin Falls waterfall

Virgin Falls

49.2 miles away
Tennessee
Hard
8.2 miles 1,200 ft
Bald River Falls waterfall

Bald River Falls

49.4 miles away
Tennessee
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft
Ozone Falls waterfall

Ozone Falls

49.8 miles away
Tennessee
Easy
0.6 miles 100 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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