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

2 of 43 waterfalls near Townsend are flowing strongly today

Abrams Falls Barely Flowing Anna Ruby Falls Moderate Dukes Creek Falls Moderate 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 Low Betsy Falls Moderate High Falls Moderate Onion Cliff Falls Moderate Onion Falls Moderate Thurston Hatcher Falls Moderate Burningtown Falls Low Cullasaja Falls Low 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 Low Horsetrough Falls Low Kennedy Falls Moderate Lower Falls Moderate Queens Falls Moderate Laurel Falls Moderate Little Creek Falls Barely Flowing Mingo Falls Barely Flowing Lower Piney Falls Barely Flowing Upper Piney Falls Barely Flowing Mouse Creek Falls Strong Reems Creek Falls Low Woodfin Falls Barely Flowing Wilson Falls Moderate Timpson Falls Moderate Soco Falls Roaring

Updated 8 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Tuesday

Sunny · 92°F

Aft 97°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 92°F Patchy Fog then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Lab 90°F Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Tue 92°F Sunny Best
Wed 93°F Sunny
Thu 93°F Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Fri 92°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

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 Soco Falls Roaring · 882 cfs 96th percentile
  2. 2 Mouse Creek Falls Strong · 1310 cfs 78th percentile
  3. 3 Queens Falls Moderate · 652 cfs 67th percentile
  4. 4 Lower Falls Moderate · 652 cfs 67th percentile
  5. 5 Kennedy Falls Moderate · 652 cfs 67th percentile
  6. 6 Betsy Falls Moderate · 113 cfs 61st percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Townsend (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.

Laurel Falls waterfall

Laurel Falls

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

Lower Falls

30.9 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
0.5 miles 100 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Townsend (23 waterfalls)

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

Grotto Falls waterfall

Grotto Falls

41.2 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.6 miles 585 ft

All 43 Waterfalls Near Townsend

Laurel Falls waterfall

Laurel Falls

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

Abrams Falls

27.2 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
5.0 miles 675 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
Wilson Falls waterfall

Wilson Falls

15.6 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Lower Falls waterfall

Lower Falls

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

Ramsey Cascades

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

Queens Falls

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

Kennedy Falls

23.7 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Little Creek Falls waterfall

Little Creek Falls

24.4 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 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

Bemis Camp Falls

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

Mingo Falls

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

Mouse Creek Falls

19.3 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
4.2 miles 600 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
Middle Falls waterfall

Middle Falls

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

Upper Falls

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

Flat Creek Falls

11.9 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 24 free waterfalls near Townsend, including Bald River Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Townsend?

There are 9 easy waterfall hikes near Townsend, including Anna Ruby Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Townsend?

There are 23 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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