Waterfall Hikes Near Tellico Plains, TN

1,275 residents
New York Time Zone
46 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Tellico Plains? There are 46 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Tellico Plains. 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 35.3665°N, -84.2982°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Tellico Plains

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

42 of 46 gauged

42 waterfalls near Tellico Plains have live flow data today

Abrams Falls Barely Flowing Amicalola Falls Barely Flowing Cochrans Falls Barely Flowing Bald River Falls Moderate Bullet Creek Falls Moderate Basin Falls Barely Flowing Laurel Falls Barely Flowing Ozone Falls Barely Flowing Benton Falls Moderate Berties Falls Barely Flowing Black Falls Barely Flowing Burningtown Falls Barely Flowing DeSoto Falls Barely Flowing Helton Creek Falls Barely Flowing High Water Falls Barely Flowing Nottely Falls Barely Flowing Flatrock Falls Barely Flowing Haynes Falls Barely Flowing Horsetrough Falls Barely Flowing High Falls Barely Flowing Noontootla Falls Barely Flowing Sea Creek Falls Barely Flowing Hilliard Falls Barely Flowing Ray Falls Barely Flowing Stinging Fork Falls Barely Flowing Kennedy Falls Moderate Lower Falls Moderate Queens Falls Moderate Laurel Falls Barely Flowing Rainbow Falls Barely Flowing Wilson Falls Barely Flowing Little Creek Falls Low Lower Piney Falls Barely Flowing Upper Piney Falls Barely Flowing

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Tuesday

Mostly Sunny · 90°F

Tod 96°F Sunny
Sat 95°F Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 93°F Sunny
Lab 90°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Tue 90°F Mostly Sunny Best
Wed 92°F Sunny
Thu 93°F Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Tellico Plains

Updated about 3 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Kennedy Falls Moderate · 646 cfs 62nd percentile
  2. 2 Lower Falls Moderate · 646 cfs 62nd percentile
  3. 3 Queens Falls Moderate · 646 cfs 62nd percentile
  4. 4 Bald River Falls Moderate · 84 cfs 33rd percentile
  5. 5 Bullet Creek Falls Moderate · 84 cfs 33rd percentile
  6. 6 Horsetrough Falls Low · 39 cfs 17th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Tellico Plains (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.

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

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Tellico Plains (25 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 46 Waterfalls Near Tellico Plains

Bald River Falls waterfall

Bald River Falls

28.5 miles away
Tennessee
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft
Bullet Creek Falls waterfall

Bullet Creek Falls

24.7 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
3.0 miles 400 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
Upper Falls waterfall

Upper Falls

44.5 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
0.5 miles 100 ft
Lower Falls waterfall

Lower Falls

30.9 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
0.5 miles 100 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
Benton Falls waterfall

Benton Falls

13.6 miles away
Tennessee
Easy
3.0 miles 200 ft
Abrams Falls waterfall

Abrams Falls

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

Kennedy Falls

23.7 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Queens Falls waterfall

Queens Falls

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

Leatherwood Falls

43.7 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Noontootla Falls

35.6 miles away
Georgia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Sea Creek Falls waterfall

Sea Creek Falls

35.6 miles away
Georgia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
High Falls waterfall

High Falls

34.6 miles away
Georgia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Laurel Falls waterfall

Laurel Falls

29.2 miles away
Tennessee
Easy
2.6 miles 314 ft
Snow Falls waterfall

Snow Falls

32.3 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Tellico Plains

Are there free waterfalls near Tellico Plains?

There are 22 free waterfalls near Tellico Plains, including Bald River Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Tellico Plains?

There are 9 easy waterfall hikes near Tellico Plains, including Bald River Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Tellico Plains?

There are 25 dog-friendly waterfalls near Tellico Plains, including Amicalola Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Tellico Plains?

There are 28 kid-friendly waterfalls near Tellico Plains, including Abrams Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Tellico Plains?

There is 1 waterfall that allows swimming near Tellico Plains, including Lower Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Tellico Plains?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near Tellico Plains?

The tallest waterfall near Tellico Plains is Amicalola Falls at 729 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Tellico Plains?

Yes, 38 waterfalls near Tellico Plains have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Tellico Plains?

The closest waterfall to Tellico Plains is Bald River Falls, approximately 7.2 miles away.

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