Waterfall Hikes Near Chattanooga, TN

406,849 residents
New York Time Zone
36 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Chattanooga sits under the Cumberland Plateau, and thirty-seven falls come up inside fifty miles. The nearest group is about 7.5 miles north at the Walden end of Signal Mountain, where Falling Water Falls drops 110 feet off the plateau's sandstone cap at the end of a short trail. The state natural area allows leashed dogs, but its parking area holds only three vehicles, so go early. Slider, Flatrock, Freudenberg and Rockstack Falls all sit within about a mile of it. Across the Georgia line on Lookout Mountain, Lula Falls is open only on the first and last weekends of each month, by reservation through the Lula Lake Land Trust.

Located at 35.0660°N, -85.2481°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Chattanooga

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

32 of 36 gauged

20 of 32 waterfalls near Chattanooga are flowing strongly today

Benton Falls Roaring Bridal Veil Falls Moderate Cascade Falls Moderate Deer Lick Falls Moderate Jumpoff Falls Moderate Monteagle Falls Moderate Bullet Creek Falls Moderate Cane Creek Falls Roaring Fall Creek Falls Roaring Hemlock Falls Roaring Piney Creek Falls Roaring Virgin Falls Roaring De Soto Falls Roaring High Falls Roaring Little Falls Roaring Foster Falls Roaring Hilliard Falls Roaring Pilot Falls Roaring Stinging Fork Falls Roaring Keown Falls Strong Laurel Falls Roaring Middle Creek Falls Roaring Little River Falls Roaring Lower Piney Falls Roaring Upper Piney Falls Roaring Lula Falls Roaring

Updated 23 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Monday

Sunny · 65°F

Aft 71°F Showers And Thunderstorms
Thu 72°F Mostly Sunny
Fri 70°F Sunny
Sat 61°F Sunny
Sun 62°F Sunny
Mon 65°F Sunny Best
Tue 66°F Mostly Sunny

Flowing best right now near Chattanooga

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 Stinging Fork Falls Roaring · 10 cfs 100th percentile
  2. 2 Upper Piney Falls Roaring · 37 cfs 100th percentile
  3. 3 Virgin Falls Roaring · 19 cfs 100th percentile
  4. 4 Piney Creek Falls Roaring · 19 cfs 100th percentile
  5. 5 Pilot Falls Roaring · 10 cfs 100th percentile
  6. 6 Middle Creek Falls Roaring · 63 cfs 100th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Chattanooga (10 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.

Falling Water Falls waterfall

Falling Water Falls

7.5 miles away
Tennessee
Easy
0.3 miles 100 ft

All 36 Waterfalls Near Chattanooga

Falling Water Falls waterfall

Falling Water Falls

7.5 miles away
Tennessee
Easy
0.3 miles 100 ft
Laurel Falls waterfall

Laurel Falls

7.6 miles away
Tennessee
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Slider Falls waterfall

Slider Falls

7.7 miles away
Tennessee
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Flatrock Falls in Tennessee, about 297 feet of drop LiDAR

Flatrock Falls

7.7 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.0 miles 200 ft
LiDAR terrain view around Freudenberg Falls in Tennessee, about 365 feet of drop LiDAR

Freudenberg Falls

7.8 miles away
Tennessee
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Middle Creek Falls waterfall

Middle Creek Falls

8 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
1.7 miles 712 ft
LiDAR terrain view around Rockstack Falls in Tennessee, about 122 feet of drop LiDAR

Rockstack Falls

8.3 miles away
Tennessee
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Lula Falls waterfall

Lula Falls

11.7 miles away
Georgia
Moderate
4.2 miles 600 ft
Foster Falls waterfall

Foster Falls

23.8 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
1.6 miles 200 ft
Crystal Falls waterfall

Crystal Falls

25.1 miles away
Tennessee
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Little Falls waterfall

Little Falls

27.3 miles away
Alabama
Easy
1.0 miles Unknown
High Falls waterfall

High Falls

27.8 miles away
Alabama
Easy
0.3 miles Unknown
Keown Falls waterfall

Keown Falls

28.6 miles away
Georgia
Moderate
1.8 miles 400 ft
LiDAR terrain view around Jumpoff Falls in Tennessee, about 159 feet of drop LiDAR

Jumpoff Falls

28.9 miles away
Tennessee
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Morphy Falls in Tennessee, about 61 feet of drop LiDAR

Morphy Falls

30.9 miles away
Tennessee
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Bridal Veil Falls waterfall

Bridal Veil Falls

31.2 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.0 miles 200 ft
Benton Falls waterfall

Benton Falls

31.2 miles away
Tennessee
Easy
3.0 miles 200 ft
LiDAR terrain view around Monteagle Falls in Tennessee, about 134 feet of drop LiDAR

Monteagle Falls

31.7 miles away
Tennessee
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Snow Falls waterfall

Snow Falls

32.3 miles away
Tennessee
Hard
10.0 miles Unknown
Laurel Falls waterfall

Laurel Falls

33 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
4.8 miles Unknown

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Chattanooga

Are there free waterfalls near Chattanooga?

There are 19 free waterfalls near Chattanooga, including Bridal Veil Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Chattanooga?

There are 10 easy waterfall hikes near Chattanooga, including Benton Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Chattanooga?

There are 22 dog-friendly waterfalls near Chattanooga, including Benton Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Chattanooga?

There are 21 kid-friendly waterfalls near Chattanooga, including Benton Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Chattanooga?

There are 4 waterfalls that allow swimming near Chattanooga, including Foster Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Chattanooga?

The shortest waterfall hike near Chattanooga is Benton Falls at 0.1 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Chattanooga?

The tallest waterfall near Chattanooga is Fall Creek Falls at 256 feet.

Do any waterfalls near Chattanooga require permits?

Yes, 2 waterfalls near Chattanooga require a permit. Check individual trail pages for current permit details.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Chattanooga?

Yes, 14 waterfalls near Chattanooga have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Chattanooga?

The closest waterfall to Chattanooga is Falling Water Falls, approximately 7.5 miles away.

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