Waterfall Hikes Near Ooltewah, TN

462 residents
New York Time Zone
40 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Ooltewah gives Chattanooga commuters a back door to waterfall country, forty falls inside the radius. Falling Water Falls is the one to start with, 110 feet of drop for three tenths of a mile of easy walking, dogs included. Middle Creek Falls takes a moderate mile and a half with 300 feet of gain. Three Creeks Falls stretches to three miles. Slider Falls and Freudenberg Falls make the list as well, though we know less about those two.

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

36 of 40 gauged

36 waterfalls near Ooltewah have live flow data today

Bald River Falls Low Bullet Creek Falls Low Basin Falls Barely Flowing Laurel Falls Barely Flowing Ozone 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 Low High Falls Low 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 Pilot Falls Barely Flowing Ray Falls Barely Flowing Stinging Fork Falls Barely Flowing Keown Falls Moderate Laurel Falls Low Middle Creek Falls Low Three Creeks Falls Low Little Falls Moderate Lower Piney Falls Moderate Upper Piney Falls Moderate Lula Falls Moderate

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Tuesday

Sunny · 90°F

Tue 90°F Sunny Best
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
Sun 90°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mon 91°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Ooltewah

Updated about 3 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Keown Falls Moderate · 1060 cfs 49th percentile
  2. 2 Lula Falls Moderate · 14 cfs 44th percentile
  3. 3 Upper Piney Falls Moderate · 70 cfs 37th percentile
  4. 4 Lower Piney Falls Moderate · 70 cfs 37th percentile
  5. 5 Little Falls Moderate · 7 cfs 33rd percentile
  6. 6 Virgin Falls Low · 47 cfs 22nd percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Ooltewah (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.

Falling Water Falls waterfall

Falling Water Falls

42 miles away
Tennessee
Easy
0.3 miles 100 ft

All 40 Waterfalls Near Ooltewah

Bullet Creek Falls waterfall

Bullet Creek Falls

26 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
3.0 miles 400 ft
Stinging Fork Falls waterfall

Stinging Fork Falls

3 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Bridal Veil Falls waterfall

Bridal Veil Falls

24.8 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.0 miles 200 ft

Monteagle Falls

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

Lower Piney Falls

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

Upper Piney Falls

0.2 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.0 miles 200 ft

Deer Lick Falls

28 miles away
Tennessee
Easy
0.6 miles 50 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
Cascade Falls waterfall

Cascade Falls

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

Piney Creek Falls

11.3 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Ray Falls waterfall

Ray Falls

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

Hemlock Falls

13 miles away
Tennessee
Easy
2.0 miles 200 ft
Laurel Falls waterfall

Laurel Falls

8.6 miles away
Tennessee
Easy
2.6 miles 314 ft
Pilot Falls waterfall

Pilot Falls

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

Basin Falls

7.4 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
De Soto Falls waterfall

De Soto Falls

11.9 miles away
Alabama
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Virgin Falls waterfall

Virgin Falls

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

Bald River Falls

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

Ozone Falls

12.8 miles away
Tennessee
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Ooltewah

Are there free waterfalls near Ooltewah?

There are 17 free waterfalls near Ooltewah, including Bald River Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Ooltewah?

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

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Ooltewah?

There are 22 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, 20 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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