Waterfall Hikes Near Cliffside, NC

424 residents
New York Time Zone
51 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Cliffside? There are 51 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Cliffside. 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 35.2480°N, -81.7653°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Cliffside

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

51 of 51 gauged

51 waterfalls near Cliffside have live flow data today

Bead and Lace Falls Barely Flowing Big Falls Moderate Rainbow Falls Moderate Rock Creek Falls Moderate Bird Rock Falls Barely Flowing Catheys Creek Falls Barely Flowing Connestee Falls Barely Flowing Blue Sea Falls Barely Flowing Crabtree Falls Barely Flowing Crystal Falls Barely Flowing Falls of Gouges Creek Barely Flowing Grassy Creek Falls Barely Flowing Mitchell Falls Barely Flowing Murphy Falls Barely Flowing Roaring Spout Falls Barely Flowing Upper Falls Barely Flowing Bradley Falls Barely Flowing Camp Minnehaha Falls Barely Flowing Hickorynut Falls Barely Flowing Rainbow Falls Barely Flowing Toms Falls Barely Flowing The Cascades 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 Courthouse Falls Barely Flowing Second Falls Barely Flowing Yellowstone Falls Barely Flowing Douglas Falk Barely Flowing Walker Falls Barely Flowing Dutch Creek Falls Barely Flowing Hendricks 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 Lower Falls Barely Flowing Reedy River Falls Barely Flowing Upper Falls Barely Flowing Pelham Falls Low Raven Cliff Falls Low Silvervale Falls Barely Flowing Slicking Falls Barely Flowing

Updated about 3 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Tuesday

Mostly Sunny · 84°F

Aft 94°F Sunny
Sat 96°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 89°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Lab 82°F Slight Chance Rain Showers
Tue 84°F Mostly Sunny Best
Wed 89°F Mostly Sunny
Thu 92°F Sunny

Flowing best right now near Cliffside

Updated about 3 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Big Falls Moderate · 20 cfs 28th percentile
  2. 2 Rock Creek Falls Moderate · 20 cfs 28th percentile
  3. 3 Rainbow Falls Moderate · 20 cfs 28th percentile
  4. 4 Gordons Mill Falls Low · 42 cfs 16th percentile
  5. 5 Raven Cliff Falls Low · 5 cfs 12th percentile
  6. 6 Yellowstone Falls Barely Flowing · 23 cfs 7th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Cliffside (11 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.

Pearsons Falls waterfall

Pearsons Falls

45.6 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
0.3 miles 120 ft
Hickorynut Falls waterfall

Hickorynut Falls

34.9 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
1.4 miles 200 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Cliffside (37 waterfalls)

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

Bradley Falls waterfall

Bradley Falls

41.1 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Rainbow Falls waterfall

Rainbow Falls

35.8 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
3.9 miles 700 ft
The Cascades waterfall

The Cascades

35.7 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 51 Waterfalls Near Cliffside

Bradley Falls waterfall

Bradley Falls

41.1 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Pearsons Falls waterfall

Pearsons Falls

45.6 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
0.3 miles 120 ft
Hickorynut Falls waterfall

Hickorynut Falls

34.9 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
1.4 miles 200 ft
Rainbow Falls waterfall

Rainbow Falls

35.8 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
3.9 miles 700 ft
Big Falls waterfall

Big Falls

30.5 miles away
South Carolina
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
The Cascades waterfall

The Cascades

35.7 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Camp Minnehaha Falls waterfall

Camp Minnehaha Falls

35.3 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Rock Creek Falls waterfall

Rock Creek Falls

37 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.5 miles 500 ft

Bead and Lace Falls

38.1 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Toms Falls waterfall

Toms Falls

43.6 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Turley Falls

39.7 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Gordons Mill Falls waterfall

Gordons Mill Falls

41.1 miles away
South Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Shoal Creek Falls waterfall

Shoal Creek Falls

40.6 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Triple Falls waterfall

Triple Falls

43 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.9 miles 300 ft

Pelham Falls

16.9 miles away
South Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Hooker Falls waterfall

Hooker Falls

43.1 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
0.9 miles 50 ft
High Falls waterfall

High Falls

43.1 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
1.2 miles 200 ft
Bridal Veil Falls waterfall

Bridal Veil Falls

40.8 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
4.4 miles 300 ft
Rainbow Falls waterfall

Rainbow Falls

37.4 miles away
South Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Glencannon Falls

9.1 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Cliffside

Are there free waterfalls near Cliffside?

There are 33 free waterfalls near Cliffside, including Bead and Lace Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Cliffside?

There are 11 easy waterfall hikes near Cliffside, including Connestee Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Cliffside?

There are 37 dog-friendly waterfalls near Cliffside, including Bead and Lace Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Cliffside?

There are 36 kid-friendly waterfalls near Cliffside, including Bead and Lace Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Cliffside?

There are 3 waterfalls that allow swimming near Cliffside, including Courthouse Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Cliffside?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near Cliffside?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Cliffside?

Yes, 48 waterfalls near Cliffside have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Cliffside?

The closest waterfall to Cliffside is Bradley Falls, approximately 23.3 miles away.

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