Waterfall Hikes Near Asheville, NC

294,013 residents
New York Time Zone
84 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Eighty-four falls inside fifty miles makes Asheville one of the better waterfall bases in the East. The Big Ivy country north of town holds Walker Falls, reachable by forest road with 1.7 miles of walking available for anyone who wants it. Reems Creek Falls near Weaverville covers an easy mile. The Cascades runs a 0.8-mile loop for short days, and Bead and Lace Falls stretches two miles with 300 feet of gain. Dogs are welcome on nearly everything listed.

Located at 35.5707°N, -82.5537°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Asheville

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

84 of 84 gauged

16 of 84 waterfalls near Asheville are flowing strongly today

Bead and Lace Falls Barely Flowing Betsy Falls Moderate Fairfield Falls Moderate High Falls Moderate Maidenhair Falls Moderate Onion Cliff Falls Moderate Onion Falls Moderate Slatten Falls Moderate Twin Falls Moderate Thurston Hatcher Falls Moderate Big Falls Barely Flowing Rainbow Falls Barely Flowing Rock Creek Falls Barely Flowing Bird Rock Falls Roaring Catheys Creek Falls Roaring Connestee Falls Roaring Dismal Falls Roaring Rainbow Falls Roaring Schoolhouse Falls Roaring Windy Falls Roaring Whitewater Falls Roaring Upper Falls Roaring Toxaway Falls Roaring Blue Sea Falls Low Crabtree Falls Low Crystal Falls Low Falls of Gouges Creek Low Grassy Creek Falls Low Mitchell Falls Low Murphy Falls Low Roaring Spout Falls Low Upper Falls Low Bradley Falls Moderate Camp Minnehaha Falls Moderate Hickorynut Falls Moderate Rainbow Falls Moderate Toms Falls Moderate The Cascades Moderate Buckeye Falls Roaring Spivey Falls Roaring Clearwater Falls Moderate Lower Falls Moderate Reedy Cove Falls Moderate Courthouse Falls Moderate Dill Falls Moderate Lower Vernal Falls Moderate Second Falls Moderate Yellowstone Falls Moderate Woodfin Falls Moderate Upper Vernal Falls Moderate Upper Falls Moderate Douglas Falk Roaring Walker Falls Roaring 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 High Falls Barely Flowing Hooker Falls Barely Flowing Pearsons Falls Barely Flowing Shoal Creek Falls Barely Flowing Turley Falls Barely Flowing Triple Falls Barely Flowing Linville Falls Barely Flowing Little Creek Falls Barely Flowing Mingo Falls Barely Flowing Lower Falls Barely Flowing Reedy River Falls Barely Flowing Upper Falls Barely Flowing Mouse Creek Falls Strong Pelham Falls Low Raven Cliff Falls Barely Flowing Reems Creek Falls Barely Flowing Slicking Falls Barely Flowing Soco Falls Roaring

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Wednesday

Sunny · 87°F

Aft 92°F Mostly Sunny
Sun 88°F Patchy Fog then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Lab 80°F Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny
Tue 83°F Mostly Sunny
Wed 87°F Sunny Best
Thu 89°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Fri 86°F Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Asheville

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 Walker Falls Roaring · 15 cfs 100th percentile
  2. 2 Douglas Falk Roaring · 15 cfs 100th percentile
  3. 3 Rainbow Falls Roaring · 118 cfs 97th percentile
  4. 4 Schoolhouse Falls Roaring · 118 cfs 97th percentile
  5. 5 Bird Rock Falls Roaring · 118 cfs 97th percentile
  6. 6 Windy Falls Roaring · 118 cfs 97th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Asheville (17 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.

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Asheville (56 waterfalls)

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All 84 Waterfalls Near Asheville

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North Carolina
Drive Up
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2.4 miles 350 ft
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2.4 miles 350 ft
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2.4 miles 350 ft
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2.4 miles 350 ft
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2.4 miles 350 ft
34.8 miles away
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Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
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North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
19.8 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
24.4 miles away
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Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
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Easy
0.6 miles 150 ft
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Tennessee
Hard
8.0 miles 2,200 ft
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South Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
49.4 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
0.6 miles 200 ft
48.8 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
2.5 miles 200 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Asheville

Are there free waterfalls near Asheville?

There are 52 free waterfalls near Asheville, including Bead and Lace Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Asheville?

There are 17 easy waterfall hikes near Asheville, including Connestee Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Asheville?

There are 56 dog-friendly waterfalls near Asheville, including Bead and Lace Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Asheville?

There are 55 kid-friendly waterfalls near Asheville, including Bead and Lace Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Asheville?

There are 5 waterfalls that allow swimming near Asheville, including Courthouse Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Asheville?

The shortest waterfall hike near Asheville is Bead and Lace Falls at 0.1 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Asheville?

The tallest waterfall near Asheville is Buckeye Falls at 475 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Asheville?

Yes, 81 waterfalls near Asheville have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Asheville?

The closest waterfall to Asheville is Reems Creek Falls, approximately 7.9 miles away.

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