Waterfall Hikes Near Unicoi, TN

3,802 residents
New_York Time Zone
38 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Unicoi? There are 38 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Unicoi. These trails range from easy to moderate difficulty, providing options for both casual hikers and experienced adventurers looking to explore the region's natural beauty.

Located at 36.2217°N, -82.3292°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Unicoi

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Water Flow

36 of 38 gauged

36 waterfalls near Unicoi have live flow data today

Abrams Falls Barely Flowing Bead and Lace Falls Barely Flowing Betseys Rock Falls Barely Flowing Cascade Falls Barely Flowing Long Hope Falls Barely Flowing Big Falls Low Tank Hollow Falls Low Big Falls Barely Flowing Dutch Creek Falls Barely Flowing Laurel Creek Falls Barely Flowing Watauga Falls Barely Flowing Blue Sea Falls Barely Flowing Crabtree Falls Barely Flowing Crystal Falls Barely Flowing Falls of Gouges Creek Barely Flowing Grassy Creek Falls Barely Flowing Mitchell Falls Barely Flowing Murphy Falls Barely Flowing Roaring Spout Falls Barely Flowing Upper Falls Barely Flowing Buckeye Falls Barely Flowing Spivey Falls Barely Flowing Camp Minnehaha Falls Barely Flowing Hickorynut Falls Barely Flowing Rainbow Falls Barely Flowing Toms Falls Barely Flowing The Cascades Barely Flowing Coon Den Falls Moderate Jones Falls Moderate Laurel Falls Moderate Douglas Falk Barely Flowing Walker Falls Barely Flowing Linville Falls Low Monkey Falls Barely Flowing Reems Creek Falls Barely Flowing Silvervale Falls Barely Flowing

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Unicoi (2 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.

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Unicoi (28 waterfalls)

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

Coon Den Falls

17.2 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.6 miles 500 ft
Laurel Falls waterfall

Laurel Falls

15.6 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.3 miles 300 ft
Spivey Falls waterfall

Spivey Falls

12.5 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Twisting Falls waterfall

Twisting Falls

24.4 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
1.5 miles 400 ft
Jones Falls waterfall

Jones Falls

25.5 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
3.0 miles 300 ft
Big Falls waterfall

Big Falls

26.2 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft

All 38 Waterfalls Near Unicoi

Upper Falls waterfall

Upper Falls

36.7 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
3.3 miles 500 ft
Monkey Falls waterfall

Monkey Falls

17.6 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Grassy Creek Falls waterfall

Grassy Creek Falls

27.9 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Linville Falls waterfall

Linville Falls

12.7 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
1.6 miles 250 ft
Toms Falls waterfall

Toms Falls

5.3 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Long Hope Falls waterfall

Long Hope Falls

20.6 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
4.5 miles 800 ft
Reems Creek Falls waterfall

Reems Creek Falls

39.4 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Bead and Lace Falls

2.2 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Cascade Falls waterfall

Cascade Falls

47.4 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
0.8 miles 100 ft
Camp Minnehaha Falls waterfall

Camp Minnehaha Falls

49.2 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
The Cascades waterfall

The Cascades

5.6 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Silvervale Falls waterfall

Silvervale Falls

33.7 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Rainbow Falls waterfall

Rainbow Falls

5.7 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
3.9 miles 700 ft
Hickorynut Falls waterfall

Hickorynut Falls

4.8 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
1.4 miles 200 ft
Betseys Rock Falls waterfall

Betseys Rock Falls

47.2 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Tank Hollow Falls waterfall

Tank Hollow Falls

32.7 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Gentry Creek Falls waterfall CC

Gentry Creek Falls

34.6 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
4.5 miles 500 ft
Big Falls waterfall

Big Falls

38.1 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Unicoi

Are there free waterfalls near Unicoi?

There are 27 free waterfalls near Unicoi, including Bead and Lace Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Unicoi?

There are 2 easy waterfall hikes near Unicoi, including Cascade Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Unicoi?

There are 28 dog-friendly waterfalls near Unicoi, including Bead and Lace Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Unicoi?

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

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Unicoi?

There are 2 waterfalls that allow swimming near Unicoi, including Laurel Creek Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Unicoi?

The shortest waterfall hike near Unicoi is Abrams Falls at 0.8 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Unicoi?

The tallest waterfall near Unicoi is Buckeye Falls at 475 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Unicoi?

Yes, 38 waterfalls near Unicoi have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Unicoi?

The closest waterfall to Unicoi is Coon Den Falls, approximately 10.5 miles away.

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