Waterfall Hikes Near Sweetwater, TN

6,310 residents
New_York Time Zone
36 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Sweetwater? There are 36 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Sweetwater. 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 35.6029°N, -84.4716°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Sweetwater

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

32 of 36 gauged

32 waterfalls near Sweetwater 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 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 Flatrock Falls Barely Flowing 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 Wilson Falls Barely Flowing Lower Piney Falls Barely Flowing Upper Piney Falls Barely Flowing

Updated about 3 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Friday

Sunny · 79°F

Fri 79°F Sunny Best
Sat 85°F Mostly Sunny
Sun 90°F Mostly Sunny
Mon 91°F Sunny
Tue 91°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 Sweetwater (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.

Laurel Falls waterfall

Laurel Falls

33.4 miles away
Tennessee
Easy
2.6 miles 314 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Sweetwater (19 waterfalls)

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

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
Stinging Fork Falls waterfall

Stinging Fork Falls

43.1 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft

All 36 Waterfalls Near Sweetwater

Crystal Falls waterfall

Crystal Falls

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

Jacks Rock Falls

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

Upper Falls

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

Middle Falls

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

Big Falls

44.5 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Sassafras Falls

44.1 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Double Drop Falls

18.6 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 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
Laurel Falls waterfall

Laurel Falls

29.4 miles away
Tennessee
Easy
2.6 miles 314 ft
Piney Creek Falls waterfall

Piney Creek Falls

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

Wilson Falls

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

Hemlock Falls

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

Pilot Falls

7.5 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.0 miles 200 ft
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

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Sweetwater

Are there free waterfalls near Sweetwater?

There are 17 free waterfalls near Sweetwater, including Bald River Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Sweetwater?

There are 9 easy waterfall hikes near Sweetwater, including Bald River Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Sweetwater?

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

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Sweetwater?

There are 21 kid-friendly waterfalls near Sweetwater, including Abrams Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Sweetwater?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Sweetwater?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near Sweetwater?

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

Do any waterfalls near Sweetwater require permits?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Sweetwater?

Yes, 23 waterfalls near Sweetwater have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Sweetwater?

The closest waterfall to Sweetwater is Bullet Creek Falls, approximately 16.3 miles away.

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