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 Barely Flowing Bullet Creek Falls Barely Flowing Basin Falls Barely Flowing Laurel Falls Barely Flowing Benton Falls Low 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 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 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 about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Today

Sunny · 77°F

Tod 77°F Sunny Best
Sat 83°F Partly Sunny
Sun 88°F Mostly Sunny
Mon 88°F Sunny
Tue 89°F Mostly Sunny
Wed 87°F Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Thu 85°F Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

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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

33.8 miles away
Tennessee
Easy
0.3 miles 100 ft

All 38 Waterfalls Near Ooltewah

Bullet Creek Falls waterfall

Bullet Creek Falls

Tennessee
Moderate
3.0 miles 400 ft
Stinging Fork Falls waterfall

Stinging Fork Falls

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

Bridal Veil Falls

12.9 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.0 miles 200 ft

Monteagle Falls

33 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
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 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.0 miles 200 ft

Deer Lick Falls

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

Cane Creek Falls

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

Fall Creek Falls

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

Cascade Falls

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

Piney Creek Falls

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

Ray Falls

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

Hemlock Falls

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

Laurel Falls

33.4 miles away
Tennessee
Easy
2.6 miles 314 ft
Basin Falls waterfall

Basin Falls

Tennessee
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
De Soto Falls waterfall

De Soto Falls

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

Virgin Falls

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

Bald River Falls

22 miles away
Tennessee
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Ooltewah

Are there free waterfalls near Ooltewah?

There are 15 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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