Waterfall Hikes Near Bryson City, NC

1,638 residents
New York Time Zone
94 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Bryson City? There are 94 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Bryson City. These trails range from drive_up to moderate difficulty, providing options for both casual hikers and experienced adventurers looking to explore the region's natural beauty.

Located at 35.4262°N, -83.4475°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Bryson City

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

94 of 94 gauged

1 of 94 waterfalls near Bryson City is flowing strongly today

Abrams Falls Barely Flowing Anna Ruby Falls Low Dukes Creek Falls Low Bald River Falls Moderate Bullet Creek Falls Moderate Bead and Lace 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 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 Bend Falls Barely Flowing Kings Creek Falls Barely Flowing Spoonauger Falls Barely Flowing Bird Rock Falls Low Catheys Creek Falls Low Connestee Falls Low Dismal Falls Low Rainbow Falls Low Schoolhouse Falls Low Windy Falls Low Whitewater Falls Low Upper Falls Low Toxaway Falls Low Bridal Veil Falls Barely Flowing Glencannon Falls Barely Flowing High Falls Barely Flowing Laughing Falls Barely Flowing Looking Glass Falls Barely Flowing Maidenhair Falls Barely Flowing Slick Rock Falls Barely Flowing Bridal Veil Falls Barely Flowing Burningtown Falls Barely Flowing Cullasaja Falls Barely Flowing Dry Falls Barely Flowing Glen Falls Barely Flowing Highlands Falls Barely Flowing Satulah Falls Barely Flowing Cascade Falls Moderate Toccoa Falls Moderate Clearwater Falls Low Lower Falls Low Reedy Cove Falls Low Courthouse Falls Barely Flowing Dill Falls Barely Flowing Lower Vernal Falls Barely Flowing Second Falls Barely Flowing Yellowstone Falls Barely Flowing Woodfin Falls Barely Flowing Upper Vernal Falls Barely Flowing Upper Falls Barely Flowing Estatoah Falls Low Wilson Falls Low Timpson 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 Hidden Falls Barely Flowing Isaqueena Falls Barely Flowing Sids Falls Barely Flowing High Falls Barely Flowing Hooker Falls Barely Flowing Shoal Creek Falls Barely Flowing Turley Falls Barely Flowing Triple Falls Barely Flowing Kennedy Falls Moderate Lower Falls Moderate Queens Falls Moderate Little Creek Falls Low Mingo Falls Low Mouse Creek Falls Barely Flowing Raven Cliff Falls Barely Flowing Reems Creek Falls Barely Flowing Slicking Falls Barely Flowing Stekoa Falls Low Soco Falls Strong

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Wednesday

Sunny · 90°F

Aft 93°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sat 93°F Patchy Fog then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 92°F Patchy Fog then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Lab 86°F Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Tue 88°F Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Wed 90°F Sunny Best
Thu 91°F Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Bryson City

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 Soco Falls Strong · 565 cfs 83rd percentile
  2. 2 Kennedy Falls Moderate · 646 cfs 62nd percentile
  3. 3 Lower Falls Moderate · 646 cfs 62nd percentile
  4. 4 Queens Falls Moderate · 646 cfs 62nd percentile
  5. 5 Fairfield Falls Moderate · 70 cfs 38th percentile
  6. 6 High Falls Moderate · 70 cfs 38th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Bryson City (21 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 Bryson City (60 waterfalls)

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

41.2 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.6 miles 585 ft
15.4 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
0.4 miles 160 ft
25.5 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 94 Waterfalls Near Bryson City

43.5 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
4.5 miles 400 ft
13.1 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft
44.5 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
0.5 miles 100 ft
13.2 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
3.0 miles 400 ft
6 miles away
Georgia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
13.5 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft
46.2 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.5 miles 300 ft
46.1 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
4.0 miles 500 ft
45.9 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
48.8 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
2.5 miles 200 ft
19.8 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
43.7 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
16.5 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
1.2 miles 200 ft
16.5 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
1.0 miles 150 ft
17.3 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
17.6 miles away
North Carolina
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft
28.5 miles away
Tennessee
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft
41.3 miles away
Georgia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
46.2 miles away
Georgia
Moderate
4.3 miles 500 ft
28 miles away
South Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Bryson City

Are there free waterfalls near Bryson City?

There are 56 free waterfalls near Bryson City, including Bald River Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Bryson City?

There are 21 easy waterfall hikes near Bryson City, including Anna Ruby Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Bryson City?

There are 60 dog-friendly waterfalls near Bryson City, including Anna Ruby Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Bryson City?

There are 66 kid-friendly waterfalls near Bryson City, including Abrams Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Bryson City?

There are 6 waterfalls that allow swimming near Bryson City, including Courthouse Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Bryson City?

The shortest waterfall hike near Bryson City is Abrams Falls at 0.1 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Bryson City?

The tallest waterfall near Bryson City is Raven Cliff Falls at 420 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Bryson City?

Yes, 94 waterfalls near Bryson City have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Bryson City?

The closest waterfall to Bryson City is Little Creek Falls, approximately 7.1 miles away.

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