Waterfalls around Chattanooga at a glance
There are 110 named waterfalls within 50 miles of downtown Chattanooga. The nearest is Lower Cascades Glen Falls 65, about 4.4 mi SSW in a straight line. Most of the falls around the city lie to the north: 51 of the 110. The radius reaches into 3 states, led by Tennessee (83), Georgia (14) and Alabama (13).
Distances here are straight lines from the city centre. Roads bend around ridges and rivers, so a fall 20 miles out can take an hour to reach. Search your own street or tap Find falls near me above to measure from where you are.
How far you have to drive
| Within | Named waterfalls |
|---|---|
| 10 miles of Chattanooga | 13 |
| 25 miles of Chattanooga | 43 |
| 50 miles of Chattanooga | 110 |
Well-known falls within reach of Chattanooga
Laurel Falls (5.5 miW), Hemlock Falls (18 miSW), Foster Falls (23 miWNW), DeSoto Falls (38 miSSW), Fall Creek Falls (43 miN) and Little River Falls (48 miSSW) are among the best-known waterfalls within 50 miles. Each is described on its state page: waterfalls in Tennessee, waterfalls in Georgia, waterfalls in Alabama.
The 15 nearest waterfalls to Chattanooga
| Waterfall | Distance | Height | Where |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lower Cascades Glen Falls 65 | 4.4 mi SSW | not recorded | Tennessee |
| Upper Glen Falls 12 | 4.4 mi SSW | not recorded | Tennessee |
| Glen Falls 15 | 4.4 mi SSW | not recorded | Tennessee |
| High Falls | 5.4 mi SSW | 100 ft | Georgia |
| Laurel Falls | 5.5 mi W | not recorded | Marion County, Tennessee |
| Middle Creek Falls | 6.3 mi NW | not recorded | Hamilton County, Tennessee |
| Three Creeks Falls | 6.3 mi NW | not recorded | Hamilton County, Tennessee |
| Rainbow Falls 40 | 6.5 mi NNW | not recorded | Tennessee |
| Julia Falls 95 | 6.6 mi NNW | not recorded | Tennessee |
| Blowing Wind Falls | 7.0 mi WNW | not recorded | Tennessee |
| Lula Falls | 8.5 mi SSW | not recorded | Walker County, Georgia |
| Lula Falls 100 | 8.6 mi SSW | not recorded | Georgia |
| Lula Lake Falls 30 | 8.7 mi SSW | not recorded | Georgia |
| Falling Water Falls 110 | 10 mi N | not recorded | Tennessee |
| Falling Water Falls | 10 mi N | not recorded | Hamilton County, Tennessee |
Tallest recorded waterfalls near Chattanooga
Heights as recorded in OpenStreetMap. 8 of the 110 falls have one; the rest are often small ledges and cascades. Why published heights differ.
| Waterfall | Height | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fall Creek Falls | 256 ft | 43 mi N |
| Coon Creek Falls | 249 ft | 43 mi N |
| Big Lost Falls | 164 ft | 49 mi E |
| High Falls | 100 ft | 5.4 mi SSW |
| Hemlock Falls | 89 ft | 18 mi SW |
| Cherokee Falls | 59 ft | 18 mi SW |
| Keown Falls North 35 | 30 ft | 32 mi SSE |
| Imodium Falls | 25 ft | 23 mi NNE |
Counties with the most falls near Chattanooga
Hamilton County, TN (7), Grundy County, TN (4), Van Buren County, TN (4), Marion County, TN (3) and Rhea County, TN (3). County is from the USGS record, so falls mapped only in OpenStreetMap are not counted here.
Before you go
The map shows where falls are, not whether a trail reaches them or the land is open. Check the land manager for closures, fees and parking, and stay on the trail near the water. See waterfall safety, waterfall hikes near me and the best time to see waterfalls.
Waterfalls near other cities: Huntsville, Knoxville, Atlanta, Gatlinburg, Nashville.