Waterfall Hikes Near Riceville, TN

964 residents
New York Time Zone
43 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Riceville? There are 43 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

39 of 43 gauged

39 waterfalls near Riceville have live flow data today

Abrams Falls Moderate Bald River Falls Moderate Bullet Creek Falls Moderate Basin Falls Barely Flowing Laurel Falls Barely Flowing Ozone Falls Barely Flowing Bemis Camp Falls Barely Flowing Big Falls Barely Flowing Leatherwood Falls Barely Flowing Middle Falls Barely Flowing Santeetlah Bluff Falls Barely Flowing Sassafras Falls Barely Flowing Upper Falls Barely Flowing Stewart 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 Moderate Jacks Rock Falls Moderate Falling Water Falls Barely Flowing Flatrock Falls Barely Flowing Freudenberg Falls Barely Flowing Rockstack Falls Barely Flowing Slider Falls Barely Flowing Flatrock Falls Moderate Hilliard Falls Barely Flowing Pilot Falls Barely Flowing Ray Falls Barely Flowing Stinging Fork Falls Barely Flowing Kennedy Falls Barely Flowing Lower Falls Barely Flowing Laurel Falls Barely Flowing Middle Creek Falls Barely Flowing Three Creeks Falls Barely Flowing Lower Piney Falls Barely Flowing Upper Piney Falls Barely Flowing

Updated about 3 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Wednesday

Sunny · 96°F

Wed 96°F Sunny Best
Thu 97°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Fri 97°F Sunny
Ind 95°F Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 93°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mon 90°F Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Tue 89°F Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

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 Flatrock Falls Moderate · 400 cfs 68th percentile
  2. 2 Double Drop Falls Moderate · 84 cfs 65th percentile
  3. 3 Jacks Rock Falls Moderate · 84 cfs 65th percentile
  4. 4 Abrams Falls Moderate · 325 cfs 64th percentile
  5. 5 Virgin Falls Moderate · 54 cfs 47th percentile
  6. 6 Cane Creek Falls Moderate · 54 cfs 47th 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

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

Laurel Falls

35.8 miles away
Tennessee
Easy
2.6 miles 314 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Riceville (21 waterfalls)

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

Snow Falls waterfall

Snow Falls

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

Lower Piney Falls

33.5 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.5 miles 300 ft

All 43 Waterfalls Near Riceville

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
Falling Water Falls waterfall

Falling Water Falls

23.4 miles away
Tennessee
Easy
0.3 miles 100 ft

Rockstack Falls

18.4 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Jacks Rock Falls waterfall

Jacks Rock Falls

13 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Upper Falls waterfall

Upper Falls

10.2 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
0.5 miles 100 ft
Middle Falls waterfall

Middle Falls

10.2 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
4.5 miles 400 ft
Big Falls waterfall

Big Falls

9.4 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Sassafras Falls

9.9 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Double Drop Falls

17.8 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Cane Creek Falls waterfall

Cane Creek Falls

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

Fall Creek Falls

27.6 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.4 miles 300 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
Piney Creek Falls waterfall

Piney Creek Falls

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

Hemlock Falls

31.1 miles away
Tennessee
Easy
2.0 miles 200 ft
Abrams Falls waterfall

Abrams Falls

17 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
5.0 miles 675 ft
Pilot Falls waterfall

Pilot Falls

24.2 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.0 miles 200 ft
Laurel Falls waterfall

Laurel Falls

43.1 miles away
Tennessee
Easy
2.6 miles 314 ft

Flatrock Falls

22.8 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Riceville

Are there free waterfalls near Riceville?

There are 19 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 21 dog-friendly waterfalls near Riceville, including Bald River Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Riceville?

There are 23 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, 30 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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