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 Barely Flowing Bald River Falls Barely Flowing Bullet Creek Falls Barely Flowing 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 Barely Flowing Fall Creek Falls Barely Flowing Hemlock Falls Barely Flowing Piney Creek Falls Barely Flowing Virgin Falls Barely Flowing 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 Moderate Pilot Falls Moderate Ray Falls Moderate Stinging Fork Falls Moderate Kennedy Falls Barely Flowing Lower Falls Barely Flowing Laurel Falls Moderate Middle Creek Falls Moderate Three Creeks Falls Moderate Lower Piney Falls Barely Flowing Upper Piney Falls Barely Flowing

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Thursday

Sunny · 72°F

Thu 72°F Sunny Best

Fri 79°F Sunny

Sat 85°F Mostly Sunny

Sun 90°F Mostly Sunny

Mon 91°F Sunny

Tue 91°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Wed 87°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

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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

26.7 miles away

Tennessee

Easy

3.0 miles 200 ft

Laurel Falls waterfall

Laurel Falls

24.5 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

0.7 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

All 43 Waterfalls Near Riceville

Virgin Falls waterfall

Virgin Falls

28.2 miles away

Tennessee

Hard

8.2 miles 1,200 ft

Kennedy Falls waterfall

Kennedy Falls

45.5 miles away

North Carolina

Moderate

2.4 miles 350 ft

Leatherwood Falls waterfall

Leatherwood Falls

46.2 miles away

North Carolina

Moderate

2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Riceville

Are there free waterfalls near Riceville?

There are 18 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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