Waterfall Hikes Near Townsend, TN

583 residents
New York Time Zone
43 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Townsend earns its quiet side reputation, and Abrams Falls sets the standard. From the Cades Cove loop the trail runs five miles round trip, climbing 675 feet before the 20 foot falls appears, pushing heavy water. Laurel Falls pairs an 80 foot drop with a paved 2.6 mile walk. Lower Falls keeps kids and dogs happy, half a mile with a swim at the end. Ramsey Cascades stands 100 feet for those willing to grind out eight miles. Forty-three falls in range.

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

43 of 43 gauged

14 of 43 waterfalls near Townsend are flowing strongly today

Abrams Falls Strong Anna Ruby Falls Strong Dukes Creek Falls Strong Bald River Falls Moderate Bullet Creek Falls Moderate 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 Berties Falls Moderate Betsy Falls Barely Flowing High Falls Barely Flowing Onion Cliff Falls Barely Flowing Onion Falls Barely Flowing Thurston Hatcher Falls Barely Flowing Burningtown Falls Moderate Cullasaja Falls Moderate Flat Creek Falls Moderate Grotto Falls Strong Laurel Falls Strong Rainbow Falls Strong Ramsey Cascades Strong Wilson Falls Strong Haynes Falls Barely Flowing Horsetrough Falls Barely Flowing Laurel Falls Moderate Little Creek Falls Strong Mingo Falls Strong Lower Piney Falls Roaring Upper Piney Falls Roaring Mouse Creek Falls Roaring Reems Creek Falls Strong Woodfin Falls Low Wilson Falls Low Timpson Falls Low Soco Falls Moderate

Updated 41 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Sunday

Mostly Sunny · 96°F

Aft 91°F Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Thu 91°F Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Fri 94°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sat 94°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 96°F Mostly Sunny Best
Mon 96°F Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Tue 94°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Townsend

Updated about 3 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Mouse Creek Falls Roaring · 1490 cfs 96th percentile
  2. 2 Mingo Falls Roaring · 476 cfs 91st percentile
  3. 3 Little Creek Falls Roaring · 476 cfs 91st percentile
  4. 4 Lower Piney Falls Roaring · 263 cfs 90th percentile
  5. 5 Upper Piney Falls Roaring · 263 cfs 90th percentile
  6. 6 Horsetrough Falls Roaring · 115 cfs 90th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Townsend (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

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

Lower Falls

49.1 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
0.5 miles 100 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Townsend (23 waterfalls)

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

Grotto Falls waterfall

Grotto Falls

1.2 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.6 miles 585 ft

All 43 Waterfalls Near Townsend

Laurel Falls waterfall

Laurel Falls

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

Abrams Falls

45.5 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
5.0 miles 675 ft
Rainbow Falls waterfall

Rainbow Falls

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

Grotto Falls

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

Wilson Falls

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

Lower Falls

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

Ramsey Cascades

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

Queens Falls

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

Kennedy Falls

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

Little Creek Falls

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

Stewart Falls

6.6 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Santeetlah Bluff Falls

6.6 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Bemis Camp Falls

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

Mingo Falls

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

Mouse Creek Falls

13.2 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
4.2 miles 600 ft
Big Falls waterfall

Big Falls

9.4 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Sassafras Falls

10.5 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Middle Falls waterfall

Middle Falls

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

Upper Falls

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

Flat Creek Falls

5.8 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 24 free waterfalls near Townsend, including Bald River Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Townsend?

There are 9 easy waterfall hikes near Townsend, including Anna Ruby Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Townsend?

There are 23 dog-friendly waterfalls near Townsend, including Anna Ruby Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Townsend?

There are 27 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, 41 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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