Waterfall Hikes Near Tellico Plains, TN

1,275 residents
New York Time Zone
46 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Tellico Plains? There are 46 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

42 of 46 gauged

42 waterfalls near Tellico Plains have live flow data today

Abrams Falls Moderate Amicalola Falls Barely Flowing Cochrans 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 Low Big Falls Low Leatherwood Falls Low Middle Falls Low Santeetlah Bluff Falls Low Sassafras Falls Low Upper Falls Low Stewart Falls Low Benton Falls Moderate Berties Falls Moderate Black Falls Low Burningtown Falls Moderate DeSoto Falls Moderate Helton Creek Falls Moderate High Water Falls Moderate Nottely Falls Moderate Flatrock Falls Low Haynes Falls Moderate Horsetrough Falls Moderate 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 Barely Flowing Lower Falls Barely Flowing Queens Falls Barely Flowing Laurel Falls Moderate Rainbow Falls Moderate Wilson Falls Moderate Little Creek Falls Moderate Lower Piney Falls Moderate Upper Piney Falls Moderate

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Sunday

Sunny · 97°F

Fri 94°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sat 95°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 97°F Sunny Best
Mon 97°F Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Tue 92°F Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Wed 93°F Sunny
Thu 94°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

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 Berties Falls Moderate · 161 cfs 70th percentile
  2. 2 Little Creek Falls Moderate · 403 cfs 61st percentile
  3. 3 Upper Piney Falls Moderate · 89 cfs 61st percentile
  4. 4 Lower Piney Falls Moderate · 89 cfs 61st percentile
  5. 5 Benton Falls Moderate · 58 cfs 60th percentile
  6. 6 Burningtown Falls Moderate · 236 cfs 59th 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

46.8 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 (25 waterfalls)

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

Bemis Camp Falls

6.8 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft

Santeetlah Bluff Falls

6.6 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 46 Waterfalls Near Tellico Plains

Ozone Falls waterfall

Ozone Falls

12.8 miles away
Tennessee
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft
Helton Creek Falls waterfall

Helton Creek Falls

15.7 miles away
Georgia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
High Water Falls waterfall

High Water Falls

18.1 miles away
Georgia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
DeSoto Falls waterfall

DeSoto Falls

18.4 miles away
Georgia
Easy
2.2 miles 150 ft
Horsetrough Falls waterfall

Horsetrough Falls

4.8 miles away
Georgia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Rainbow Falls waterfall

Rainbow Falls

10.8 miles away
Tennessee
Hard
5.4 miles 800 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 25 dog-friendly waterfalls near Tellico Plains, including Amicalola Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Tellico Plains?

There are 28 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 Amicalola Falls at 729 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Tellico Plains?

Yes, 38 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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