Waterfall Hikes Near Tellico Plains, TN

1,275 residents
New York Time Zone
45 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Tellico Plains? There are 45 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Tellico Plains. 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 35.3665°N, -84.2982°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Tellico Plains

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

41 of 45 gauged

6 of 41 waterfalls near Tellico Plains are flowing strongly today

Abrams Falls Strong Bald River Falls Moderate Bullet Creek Falls Moderate Basin Falls Low Laurel Falls Low Ozone Falls Low Bemis Camp Falls Moderate Big Falls Moderate Leatherwood Falls Moderate Middle Falls Moderate Santeetlah Bluff Falls Moderate Sassafras Falls Moderate Upper Falls Moderate Stewart Falls Moderate Benton Falls Low Berties Falls Barely Flowing Black Falls Barely Flowing Burningtown Falls Low Cochrans Falls Barely Flowing DeSoto Falls Barely Flowing Helton Creek Falls Barely Flowing High Water Falls Barely Flowing Nottely Falls Barely Flowing Flatrock Falls Strong Haynes Falls Barely Flowing Horsetrough Falls Barely Flowing High Falls Barely Flowing Noontootla Falls Barely Flowing Sea Creek Falls Barely Flowing Hilliard Falls Barely Flowing Ray Falls Barely Flowing Stinging Fork Falls Barely Flowing Kennedy Falls Moderate Lower Falls Moderate Queens Falls Moderate Laurel Falls Strong Rainbow Falls Strong Wilson Falls Strong Little Creek Falls Strong Lower Piney Falls Moderate Upper Piney Falls Moderate

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Tuesday

Mostly Sunny · 96°F

Tue 96°F Mostly Sunny Best
Wed 95°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Thu 96°F Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Fri 96°F Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Ind 95°F Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 93°F Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Mon 91°F Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Flowing best right now near Tellico Plains

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Flatrock Falls Strong · 901 cfs 84th percentile
  2. 2 Laurel Falls Strong · 382 cfs 82nd percentile
  3. 3 Little Creek Falls Strong · 387 cfs 82nd percentile
  4. 4 Rainbow Falls Strong · 382 cfs 82nd percentile
  5. 5 Wilson Falls Strong · 382 cfs 82nd percentile
  6. 6 Abrams Falls Strong · 609 cfs 81st percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Tellico Plains (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.

Bald River Falls waterfall

Bald River Falls

15.7 miles away
Tennessee
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft
Upper Falls waterfall

Upper Falls

10.2 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
0.5 miles 100 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Tellico Plains (24 waterfalls)

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

Bemis Camp Falls

9.1 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft

Santeetlah Bluff Falls

8.9 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 45 Waterfalls Near Tellico Plains

Morphy Falls

34.1 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Berties Falls waterfall

Berties Falls

33.8 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Burningtown Falls waterfall

Burningtown Falls

18.8 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Lower Piney Falls waterfall

Lower Piney Falls

33.5 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
Cochrans Falls waterfall

Cochrans Falls

32.7 miles away
Georgia
Hard
4.2 miles 1,200 ft
Laurel Falls waterfall

Laurel Falls

6.8 miles away
Tennessee
Easy
2.6 miles 314 ft

Flatrock Falls

22.8 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Haynes Falls waterfall CC

Haynes Falls

32.5 miles away
Georgia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Ray Falls waterfall

Ray Falls

3.6 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Stinging Fork Falls waterfall

Stinging Fork Falls

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

Black Falls

30.3 miles away
Georgia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Crystal Falls waterfall

Crystal Falls

24.9 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Laurel Falls waterfall

Laurel Falls

37.7 miles away
Tennessee
Easy
2.6 miles 314 ft
Wilson Falls waterfall

Wilson Falls

26.8 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Little Creek Falls waterfall

Little Creek Falls

45.6 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Hilliard Falls

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

Basin Falls

7.6 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Nottely Falls waterfall

Nottely Falls

45.9 miles away
Georgia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Ozone Falls waterfall

Ozone Falls

6.4 miles away
Tennessee
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Tellico Plains

Are there free waterfalls near Tellico Plains?

There are 22 free waterfalls near Tellico Plains, including Bald River Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Tellico Plains?

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

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Tellico Plains?

There are 24 dog-friendly waterfalls near Tellico Plains, including Bald River Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Tellico Plains?

There are 27 kid-friendly waterfalls near Tellico Plains, including Abrams Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Tellico Plains?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Tellico Plains?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near Tellico Plains?

The tallest waterfall near Tellico Plains is Cochrans Falls at 600 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Tellico Plains?

Yes, 37 waterfalls near Tellico Plains have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Tellico Plains?

The closest waterfall to Tellico Plains is Bald River Falls, approximately 7.2 miles away.

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