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

11 of 43 waterfalls near Townsend are flowing strongly today

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

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Saturday

Mostly Sunny · 63°F

Tod 74°F Showers And Thunderstorms
Thu 76°F Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
Fri 73°F Sunny
Sat 63°F Mostly Sunny Best
Sun 64°F Mostly Sunny
Mon 66°F Sunny
Tue 69°F Sunny

Flowing best right now near Townsend

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Anna Ruby Falls Roaring · 53 cfs 100th percentile
  2. 2 Horsetrough Falls Roaring · 66 cfs 100th percentile
  3. 3 Haynes Falls Roaring · 66 cfs 100th percentile
  4. 4 Woodfin Falls Roaring · 20 cfs 100th percentile
  5. 5 Dukes Creek Falls Roaring · 53 cfs 100th percentile
  6. 6 Lower Piney Falls Roaring · 30 cfs 99th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Townsend (14 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

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

Lower Falls

20.1 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
0.5 miles 100 ft

All 43 Waterfalls Near Townsend

Laurel Falls waterfall

Laurel Falls

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

Abrams Falls

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

Rainbow Falls

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

Grotto Falls

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

Wilson Falls

15.6 miles away
Tennessee
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Lower Falls waterfall

Lower Falls

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

Ramsey Cascades

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

Queens Falls

23.6 miles away
North Carolina
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Kennedy Falls waterfall

Kennedy Falls

23.7 miles away
North Carolina
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Little Creek Falls waterfall

Little Creek Falls

24.4 miles away
North Carolina
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Stewart Falls waterfall

Stewart Falls

26.7 miles away
North Carolina
Unknown
0.4 miles Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Santeetlah Bluff Falls in North Carolina, about 257 feet of drop LiDAR

Santeetlah Bluff Falls

26.7 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
1.0 miles Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Bemis Camp Falls in North Carolina, about 173 feet of drop LiDAR

Bemis Camp Falls

26.9 miles away
North Carolina
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Mingo Falls waterfall

Mingo Falls

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

Mouse Creek Falls

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

Big Falls

29.1 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.5 miles Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Sassafras Falls in North Carolina, about 170 feet of drop LiDAR

Sassafras Falls

29.6 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
1.5 miles Unknown
Middle Falls waterfall

Middle Falls

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

Upper Falls

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

Flat Creek Falls

30.8 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 25 free waterfalls near Townsend, including Bald River Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Townsend?

There are 14 easy waterfall hikes near Townsend, including Anna Ruby Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Townsend?

There are 18 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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