Waterfall Hikes Near Forest Hills, NC

344 residents
New York Time Zone
103 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Forest Hills? There are 103 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Forest Hills. 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 35.2958°N, -83.1955°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Forest Hills

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

103 of 103 gauged

15 of 103 waterfalls near Forest Hills are flowing strongly today

Abrams Falls Barely Flowing Anna Ruby Falls Low Bald River Falls Barely Flowing Bead and Lace Falls Barely Flowing Bemis Camp Falls Moderate Big Falls Moderate Leatherwood Falls Moderate Middle Falls Moderate Santeetlah Bluff Falls Moderate Sassafras Falls Moderate Upper Falls Moderate Stewart Falls Moderate Berties Falls Low 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 Moderate Kings Creek Falls Moderate Spoonauger 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 Bradley Falls Moderate Camp Minnehaha Falls Moderate Hickorynut Falls Moderate Rainbow Falls Moderate Toms Falls Moderate The Cascades Moderate Bridal Veil Falls Moderate Burningtown Falls Moderate Cullasaja Falls Moderate Dry Falls Moderate Glen Falls Moderate Highlands Falls Moderate Satulah Falls Moderate Cascade Falls Moderate Toccoa Falls Moderate 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 Estatoah Falls Moderate Wilson Falls Moderate Timpson Falls Moderate 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 Haynes Falls Low Horsetrough Falls Low Hidden Falls Strong Isaqueena Falls Strong Sids Falls Strong High 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 Kennedy Falls Moderate Lower Falls Moderate Queens Falls Moderate Little Creek Falls Barely Flowing Mingo Falls Barely Flowing Mouse Creek Falls Strong Raven Cliff Falls Barely Flowing Reems Creek Falls Barely Flowing Slicking Falls Barely Flowing Stekoa Falls Low Soco Falls Roaring

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Wednesday

Sunny · 86°F

Aft 90°F Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 87°F Patchy Fog then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Lab 80°F Patchy Fog then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Tue 83°F Mostly Sunny
Wed 86°F Sunny Best
Thu 87°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Fri 85°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Forest Hills

Updated about 3 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Soco Falls Roaring · 897 cfs 97th percentile
  2. 2 Hidden Falls Strong · 196 cfs 83rd percentile
  3. 3 Isaqueena Falls Strong · 196 cfs 83rd percentile
  4. 4 Sids Falls Strong · 196 cfs 83rd percentile
  5. 5 Mouse Creek Falls Strong · 1300 cfs 78th percentile
  6. 6 Kennedy Falls Moderate · 652 cfs 67th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Forest Hills (23 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.

8.9 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
1.2 miles 200 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Forest Hills (68 waterfalls)

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

48.8 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 103 Waterfalls Near Forest Hills

36 miles away
Tennessee
Easy
2.6 miles 314 ft
35.4 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
35.3 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
35.1 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
43.7 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
41.1 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
41.3 miles away
Georgia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
45.6 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
0.3 miles 120 ft
30.5 miles away
South Carolina
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
30.9 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
0.5 miles 100 ft
40.4 miles away
Georgia
Easy
0.4 miles 200 ft
28.5 miles away
Tennessee
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft
38.1 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
20.6 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
27.2 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
5.0 miles 675 ft
34.9 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
1.4 miles 200 ft
22.3 miles away
Georgia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
35.3 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
43.6 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
35.7 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Forest Hills

Are there free waterfalls near Forest Hills?

There are 62 free waterfalls near Forest Hills, including Bald River Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Forest Hills?

There are 23 easy waterfall hikes near Forest Hills, including Anna Ruby Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Forest Hills?

There are 68 dog-friendly waterfalls near Forest Hills, including Anna Ruby Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Forest Hills?

There are 72 kid-friendly waterfalls near Forest Hills, including Abrams Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Forest Hills?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Forest Hills?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near Forest Hills?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Forest Hills?

Yes, 103 waterfalls near Forest Hills have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Forest Hills?

The closest waterfall to Forest Hills is Thurston Hatcher Falls, approximately 5.7 miles away.

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