Waterfall Hikes Near Riceville, TN

964 residents
New York Time Zone
44 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Riceville? There are 44 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Riceville. 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 35.3895°N, -84.6989°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Riceville

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

40 of 44 gauged

40 waterfalls near Riceville have live flow data today

Abrams Falls Barely Flowing Bald River Falls Low Bullet Creek Falls Low Basin Falls Barely Flowing Laurel Falls Barely Flowing Ozone Falls Barely Flowing Benton Falls Barely Flowing Cane Creek Falls Moderate Fall Creek Falls Moderate Hemlock Falls Moderate Piney Creek Falls Moderate Virgin Falls Moderate Double Drop Falls Barely Flowing Jacks Rock Falls Barely Flowing Falling Water Falls Barely Flowing Flatrock Falls Barely Flowing Freudenberg Falls Barely Flowing Rockstack Falls Barely Flowing Slider Falls Barely Flowing Flatrock Falls Barely Flowing Hilliard Falls Barely Flowing Pilot Falls Barely Flowing Ray Falls Barely Flowing Stinging Fork Falls Barely Flowing Kennedy Falls Moderate Lower Falls Moderate Queens Falls Moderate Laurel Falls Low Middle Creek Falls Low Three Creeks Falls Low Lower Piney Falls Moderate Upper Piney Falls Moderate

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Saturday

Mostly Sunny · 90°F

Tue 90°F Sunny
Wed 91°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Thu 89°F Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Fri 89°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sat 90°F Mostly Sunny Best
Sun 91°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 Riceville

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Lower Piney Falls Moderate · 70 cfs 36th percentile
  2. 2 Upper Piney Falls Moderate · 70 cfs 36th percentile
  3. 3 Hemlock Falls Moderate · 49 cfs 32nd percentile
  4. 4 Piney Creek Falls Moderate · 49 cfs 32nd percentile
  5. 5 Virgin Falls Moderate · 49 cfs 32nd percentile
  6. 6 Fall Creek Falls Moderate · 49 cfs 32nd percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Riceville (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.

Benton Falls waterfall

Benton Falls

38 miles away
Tennessee
Easy
3.0 miles 200 ft
Laurel Falls waterfall

Laurel Falls

45 miles away
Tennessee
Easy
2.6 miles 314 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Riceville (22 waterfalls)

Bring your four-legged friend along! These waterfalls welcome dogs on their trails.

Snow Falls waterfall

Snow Falls

32.5 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

All 44 Waterfalls Near Riceville

Bullet Creek Falls waterfall

Bullet Creek Falls

26 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
3.0 miles 400 ft
Benton Falls waterfall

Benton Falls

38 miles away
Tennessee
Easy
3.0 miles 200 ft
Laurel Falls waterfall

Laurel Falls

45 miles away
Tennessee
Easy
2.6 miles 314 ft
Snow Falls waterfall

Snow Falls

32.5 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Morphy Falls

33.9 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
Laurel Falls waterfall

Laurel Falls

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

Ray Falls

3.6 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Bald River Falls waterfall

Bald River Falls

46.8 miles away
Tennessee
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft
Stinging Fork Falls waterfall

Stinging Fork Falls

3 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Crystal Falls waterfall

Crystal Falls

4.9 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft

Hilliard Falls

8.2 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Basin Falls waterfall

Basin Falls

7.4 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Ozone Falls waterfall

Ozone Falls

12.8 miles away
Tennessee
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft

Bemis Camp Falls

6.8 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Stewart Falls waterfall

Stewart Falls

6.6 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Santeetlah Bluff Falls

6.6 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Lower Falls waterfall

Lower Falls

49.1 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
0.5 miles 100 ft
Slider Falls waterfall

Slider Falls

41.8 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Riceville

Are there free waterfalls near Riceville?

There are 20 free waterfalls near Riceville, including Bald River Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Riceville?

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

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Riceville?

There are 22 dog-friendly waterfalls near Riceville, including Bald River Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Riceville?

There are 24 kid-friendly waterfalls near Riceville, including Abrams Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Riceville?

There is 1 waterfall that allows swimming near Riceville, including Lower Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Riceville?

The shortest waterfall hike near Riceville is Abrams Falls at 0.1 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Riceville?

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

Do any waterfalls near Riceville require permits?

Yes, 1 waterfall near Riceville requires a permit. Check individual trail pages for current permit details.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Riceville?

Yes, 31 waterfalls near Riceville have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Riceville?

The closest waterfall to Riceville is Bullet Creek Falls, approximately 15.5 miles away.

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