Waterfall Hikes Near Cherokee, NC

1,604 residents
New York Time Zone
97 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Cherokee? There are 97 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Cherokee. 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 35.4860°N, -83.3011°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Cherokee

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

97 of 97 gauged

1 of 97 waterfalls near Cherokee is flowing strongly today

Abrams Falls Barely Flowing Bald River 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 Barely Flowing Catheys Creek Falls Barely Flowing Connestee Falls Barely Flowing Dismal Falls Barely Flowing Rainbow Falls Barely Flowing Schoolhouse Falls Barely Flowing Windy Falls Barely Flowing Whitewater Falls Barely Flowing Upper Falls Barely Flowing Toxaway Falls Barely Flowing 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 Camp Minnehaha Falls Barely Flowing Hickorynut Falls Barely Flowing Rainbow Falls Barely Flowing Toms Falls Barely Flowing The Cascades 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 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 Rainbow Falls Moderate Rock Creek Falls Moderate Raven Cliff Falls Low 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

Mostly Sunny · 86°F

Aft 88°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sat 88°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 86°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Lab 81°F Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Tue 83°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Wed 86°F Mostly Sunny Best
Thu 86°F Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Cherokee

Updated about 3 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Kennedy Falls Moderate · 646 cfs 62nd percentile
  2. 2 Lower Falls Moderate · 646 cfs 62nd percentile
  3. 3 Queens Falls Moderate · 646 cfs 62nd percentile
  4. 4 Slatten Falls Moderate · 106 cfs 60th percentile
  5. 5 Twin Falls Moderate · 106 cfs 60th percentile
  6. 6 High Falls Moderate · 106 cfs 60th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Cherokee (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.

12.9 miles away
North Carolina
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Cherokee (64 waterfalls)

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

15.4 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
0.4 miles 160 ft
11.9 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
4.5 miles 800 ft

All 97 Waterfalls Near Cherokee

48.8 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
0.1 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
47.6 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
44.2 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.0 miles 400 ft
42.1 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
23.6 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.5 miles 300 ft
4.7 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
11 miles away
Georgia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
12.3 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
3.3 miles 500 ft
1.7 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
13.1 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft
13.2 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
3.0 miles 400 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
31.4 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 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
30.9 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
0.5 miles 100 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Cherokee

Are there free waterfalls near Cherokee?

There are 61 free waterfalls near Cherokee, including Bald River Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Cherokee?

There are 21 easy waterfall hikes near Cherokee, including Bald River Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Cherokee?

There are 64 dog-friendly waterfalls near Cherokee, including Bald River Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Cherokee?

There are 69 kid-friendly waterfalls near Cherokee, including Abrams Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Cherokee?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Cherokee?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near Cherokee?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Cherokee?

Yes, 97 waterfalls near Cherokee have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Cherokee?

The closest waterfall to Cherokee is Mingo Falls, approximately 3.4 miles away.

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