Waterfall Hikes Near Townsend, TN

583 residents
New_York Time Zone
35 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Townsend? There are 35 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Townsend. 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 35.6763°N, -83.7529°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Townsend

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

35 of 35 gauged

35 waterfalls near Townsend have live flow data today

Abrams Falls Barely Flowing Bald River Falls Barely Flowing Bullet Creek 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 Berties Falls Barely Flowing Betsy Falls Low High Falls Low Onion Cliff Falls Low Onion Falls Low Thurston Hatcher Falls Low Burningtown Falls Barely Flowing Cullasaja Falls Barely Flowing Flat Creek Falls Barely Flowing Grotto Falls Barely Flowing Laurel Falls Barely Flowing Rainbow Falls Barely Flowing Ramsey Cascades Barely Flowing Wilson Falls Barely Flowing Haynes Falls Barely Flowing Kennedy Falls Barely Flowing Lower Falls Barely Flowing Queens Falls Barely Flowing Little Creek Falls Low Mingo Falls Low Mouse Creek Falls Barely Flowing Woodfin Falls Barely Flowing Timpson Falls Barely Flowing Soco Falls Barely Flowing

Updated 35 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Today

Sunny · 70°F

Tod 70°F Sunny Best
Fri 81°F Sunny
Sat 89°F Mostly Sunny
Sun 92°F Mostly Sunny
Mon 93°F Sunny
Tue 93°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Wed 89°F Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Townsend (7 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

29.4 miles away
Tennessee
Easy
2.6 miles 314 ft
Lower Falls waterfall

Lower Falls

43 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
0.5 miles 100 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Townsend (17 waterfalls)

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

Grotto Falls waterfall

Grotto Falls

25.5 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.6 miles 585 ft

All 35 Waterfalls Near Townsend

Laurel Falls waterfall

Laurel Falls

29.4 miles away
Tennessee
Easy
2.6 miles 314 ft
Abrams Falls waterfall

Abrams Falls

Tennessee
Moderate
5.0 miles 675 ft
Rainbow Falls waterfall

Rainbow Falls

25.5 miles away
Tennessee
Hard
5.4 miles 800 ft
Grotto Falls waterfall

Grotto Falls

25.5 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.6 miles 585 ft
Wilson Falls waterfall

Wilson Falls

47.2 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Lower Falls waterfall

Lower Falls

43 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
0.5 miles 100 ft
Ramsey Cascades waterfall

Ramsey Cascades

23.6 miles away
Tennessee
Hard
8.0 miles 2,200 ft
Queens Falls waterfall

Queens Falls

23.6 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.5 miles 300 ft
Kennedy Falls waterfall

Kennedy Falls

45.5 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Little Creek Falls waterfall

Little Creek Falls

8.8 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Stewart Falls waterfall

Stewart Falls

14.2 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Santeetlah Bluff Falls

28.8 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Bemis Camp Falls

28.5 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Mingo Falls waterfall

Mingo Falls

37.5 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
0.4 miles 160 ft
Mouse Creek Falls waterfall

Mouse Creek Falls

15.7 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
4.2 miles 600 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
Middle Falls waterfall

Middle Falls

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

Upper Falls

32.4 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
0.5 miles 100 ft
Flat Creek Falls waterfall

Flat Creek Falls

10.4 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
4.5 miles 800 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Townsend

Are there free waterfalls near Townsend?

There are 21 free waterfalls near Townsend, including Bald River Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Townsend?

There are 7 easy waterfall hikes near Townsend, including Bald River Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Townsend?

There are 17 dog-friendly waterfalls near Townsend, including Bald River Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Townsend?

There are 20 kid-friendly waterfalls near Townsend, including Abrams Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Townsend?

There are 2 waterfalls that allow swimming near Townsend, including Lower Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Townsend?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near Townsend?

The tallest waterfall near Townsend is Cullasaja Falls at 250 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Townsend?

Yes, 35 waterfalls near Townsend have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Townsend?

The closest waterfall to Townsend is Laurel Falls, approximately 6.8 miles away.

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