Waterfall Hikes Near Ringgold, GA

3,418 residents
New York Time Zone
34 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Ringgold? There are 34 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Ringgold. 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 34.9136°N, -85.1215°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Ringgold

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

30 of 34 gauged

10 of 30 waterfalls near Ringgold are flowing strongly today

Benton Falls Moderate Bridal Veil Falls Moderate Cascade Falls Moderate Deer Lick Falls Moderate Jumpoff Falls Moderate Monteagle Falls Moderate Bullet Creek Falls Moderate Cane Creek Falls Roaring Fall Creek Falls Roaring Hemlock Falls Roaring Piney Creek Falls Roaring De Soto Falls Roaring High Falls Roaring Little Falls Roaring Falling Water Falls Barely Flowing Flatrock Falls Barely Flowing Freudenberg Falls Barely Flowing Rockstack Falls Barely Flowing Slider Falls Barely Flowing Foster Falls Roaring Hightower Falls Strong Hilliard Falls Low Stinging Fork Falls Low Keown Falls Low Laurel Falls Low Middle Creek Falls Low Three Creeks Falls Low Little Falls Roaring Little River Falls Barely Flowing Lula Falls Moderate

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Saturday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms · 90°F

Sat 90°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms Best
Sun 92°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mon 91°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Tue 90°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Wed 90°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Thu 90°F Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Fri 89°F Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Flowing best right now near Ringgold

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Foster Falls Roaring · 251 cfs 100th percentile
  2. 2 Little Falls Roaring · 25 cfs 97th percentile
  3. 3 De Soto Falls Roaring · 34 cfs 95th percentile
  4. 4 Little Falls Roaring · 34 cfs 95th percentile
  5. 5 High Falls Roaring · 34 cfs 95th percentile
  6. 6 Cane Creek Falls Strong · 347 cfs 89th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Ringgold (8 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.

Laurel Falls waterfall

Laurel Falls

47.6 miles away
Tennessee
Easy
2.6 miles 314 ft
Falling Water Falls waterfall

Falling Water Falls

40.2 miles away
Tennessee
Easy
0.3 miles 100 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Ringgold (18 waterfalls)

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

Lula Falls waterfall

Lula Falls

40.4 miles away
Georgia
Moderate
4.2 miles 600 ft
Keown Falls waterfall

Keown Falls

29.2 miles away
Georgia
Moderate
1.8 miles 400 ft

All 34 Waterfalls Near Ringgold

Little Falls waterfall

Little Falls

Alabama
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Jumpoff Falls

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

Bridal Veil Falls

8.3 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.0 miles 200 ft

Monteagle Falls

7.8 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Deer Lick Falls

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

Cane Creek Falls

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

Fall Creek Falls

30.1 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.4 miles 300 ft
Little River Falls waterfall

Little River Falls

Alabama
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft
Bullet Creek Falls waterfall

Bullet Creek Falls

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

Stinging Fork Falls

47.4 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Cascade Falls waterfall

Cascade Falls

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

Piney Creek Falls

28.6 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Hightower Falls waterfall CC

Hightower Falls

46.5 miles away
Georgia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Hemlock Falls waterfall

Hemlock Falls

26.9 miles away
Tennessee
Easy
2.0 miles 200 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Ringgold

Are there free waterfalls near Ringgold?

There are 13 free waterfalls near Ringgold, including Bridal Veil Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Ringgold?

There are 8 easy waterfall hikes near Ringgold, including Benton Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Ringgold?

There are 18 dog-friendly waterfalls near Ringgold, including Benton Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Ringgold?

There are 20 kid-friendly waterfalls near Ringgold, including Benton Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Ringgold?

There are 4 waterfalls that allow swimming near Ringgold, including Foster Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Ringgold?

The shortest waterfall hike near Ringgold is Benton Falls at 0.1 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Ringgold?

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

Do any waterfalls near Ringgold require permits?

Yes, 2 waterfalls near Ringgold require a permit. Check individual trail pages for current permit details.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Ringgold?

Yes, 14 waterfalls near Ringgold have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Ringgold?

The closest waterfall to Ringgold is Lula Falls, approximately 11.5 miles away.

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