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

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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

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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

Leatherwood Falls waterfall

Leatherwood Falls

43.7 miles away

North Carolina

Moderate

2.4 miles 350 ft

Berties Falls waterfall

Berties Falls

31.4 miles away

North Carolina

Moderate

2.4 miles 350 ft

Soco Falls waterfall

Soco Falls

12.9 miles away

North Carolina

Drive Up

0.1 miles 50 ft

Burningtown Falls waterfall

Burningtown Falls

25.5 miles away

North Carolina

Moderate

2.4 miles 350 ft

Bald River Falls waterfall

Bald River Falls

28.5 miles away

Tennessee

Drive Up

0.1 miles 50 ft

Woodfin Falls waterfall

Woodfin Falls

43.5 miles away

North Carolina

Moderate

2.4 miles 350 ft

Haynes Falls waterfall

CC

Haynes Falls

22.3 miles away

Georgia

Moderate

2.4 miles 350 ft

Horsetrough Falls waterfall

Horsetrough Falls

26.1 miles away

Georgia

Moderate

2.4 miles 350 ft

Anna Ruby Falls waterfall

Anna Ruby Falls

33.7 miles away

Georgia

Easy

0.9 miles 200 ft

Bullet Creek Falls waterfall

Bullet Creek Falls

24.7 miles away

Tennessee

Moderate

3.0 miles 400 ft

Cullasaja Falls waterfall

Cullasaja Falls

45.9 miles away

North Carolina

Drive Up

0.1 miles 50 ft

Thurston Hatcher Falls

45.9 miles away

North Carolina

Moderate

2.4 miles 350 ft

High Falls waterfall

High Falls

8.9 miles away

North Carolina

Easy

1.2 miles 200 ft

Wilson Falls waterfall

Wilson Falls

41.3 miles away

Georgia

Moderate

2.4 miles 350 ft

Betsy Falls waterfall

Betsy Falls

46.2 miles away

North Carolina

Moderate

2.4 miles 350 ft

Onion Falls waterfall

Onion Falls

8.9 miles away

North Carolina

Moderate

2.4 miles 350 ft

Reems Creek Falls waterfall

Reems Creek Falls

20.6 miles away

North Carolina

Moderate

2.4 miles 350 ft

Dukes Creek Falls waterfall

Dukes Creek Falls

30.5 miles away

Georgia

Moderate

2.0 miles 400 ft

Onion Cliff Falls waterfall

Onion Cliff Falls

46.5 miles away

North Carolina

Moderate

1.0 miles 200 ft

Lower Piney Falls waterfall

Lower Piney Falls

21.6 miles away

Tennessee

Moderate

2.5 miles 300 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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