Waterfall Hikes Near Louisville, TN

4,359 residents
New York Time Zone
32 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Louisville? There are 32 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Louisville. 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 35.8247°N, -84.0552°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Louisville

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

32 of 32 gauged

32 waterfalls near Louisville have live flow data today

Abrams Falls Barely Flowing Bald River Falls Moderate Bullet Creek Falls Moderate Basin Falls Barely Flowing Laurel Falls Barely Flowing Ozone 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 Double Drop Falls Barely Flowing Jacks Rock Falls Barely Flowing Flatrock Falls Barely Flowing Grotto Falls Barely Flowing Laurel Falls Barely Flowing Rainbow Falls Barely Flowing Ramsey Cascades Barely Flowing Wilson Falls Barely Flowing Kennedy Falls Moderate Lower Falls Moderate Queens Falls Moderate Little Creek Falls Low Mingo Falls Low Lower Piney Falls Barely Flowing Upper Piney Falls Barely Flowing Mouse Creek Falls Barely Flowing Ray Falls Barely Flowing Stinging Fork Falls Barely Flowing

Updated 42 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Tuesday

Mostly Sunny · 90°F

Aft 96°F Sunny
Sat 95°F Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 92°F Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Lab 89°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Tue 90°F Mostly Sunny Best
Wed 91°F Mostly Sunny
Thu 92°F Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Louisville

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Queens Falls Moderate · 652 cfs 66th percentile
  2. 2 Kennedy Falls Moderate · 652 cfs 66th percentile
  3. 3 Lower Falls Moderate · 652 cfs 66th percentile
  4. 4 Bald River Falls Moderate · 83 cfs 29th percentile
  5. 5 Bullet Creek Falls Moderate · 83 cfs 29th percentile
  6. 6 Mingo Falls Low · 215 cfs 11th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Louisville (6 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.

Lower Falls waterfall

Lower Falls

30.9 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
0.5 miles 100 ft
Laurel Falls waterfall

Laurel Falls

36 miles away
Tennessee
Easy
2.6 miles 314 ft

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

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

Bemis Camp Falls

35.1 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft

Santeetlah Bluff Falls

35.4 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 32 Waterfalls Near Louisville

Abrams Falls waterfall

Abrams Falls

27.2 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
5.0 miles 675 ft
Lower Falls waterfall

Lower Falls

30.9 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
0.5 miles 100 ft

Bemis Camp Falls

35.1 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Stewart Falls waterfall

Stewart Falls

35.3 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Santeetlah Bluff Falls

35.4 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Laurel Falls waterfall

Laurel Falls

36 miles away
Tennessee
Easy
2.6 miles 314 ft
Bald River Falls waterfall

Bald River Falls

28.5 miles away
Tennessee
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft
Upper Falls waterfall

Upper Falls

44.5 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
0.5 miles 100 ft

Flatrock Falls

31.8 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Middle Falls waterfall

Middle Falls

43.5 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
4.5 miles 400 ft
Big Falls waterfall

Big Falls

43.1 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Sassafras Falls

42.6 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Laurel Falls waterfall

Laurel Falls

31.9 miles away
Tennessee
Easy
2.6 miles 314 ft
Rainbow Falls waterfall

Rainbow Falls

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

Grotto Falls

41.2 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.6 miles 585 ft
Basin Falls waterfall

Basin Falls

25 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Ozone Falls waterfall

Ozone Falls

25.4 miles away
Tennessee
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft
Ray Falls waterfall

Ray Falls

21.9 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Wilson Falls waterfall

Wilson Falls

15.6 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Ramsey Cascades waterfall

Ramsey Cascades

42.8 miles away
Tennessee
Hard
8.0 miles 2,200 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Louisville

Are there free waterfalls near Louisville?

There are 20 free waterfalls near Louisville, including Bald River Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Louisville?

There are 6 easy waterfall hikes near Louisville, including Bald River Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Louisville?

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

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Louisville?

There are 21 kid-friendly waterfalls near Louisville, including Abrams Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Louisville?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Louisville?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near Louisville?

The tallest waterfall near Louisville is Mingo Falls at 120 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Louisville?

Yes, 29 waterfalls near Louisville have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Louisville?

The closest waterfall to Louisville is Abrams Falls, approximately 18 miles away.

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