Waterfall Hikes Near Highlands, NC

1,140 residents
New York Time Zone
100 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

US 64 west out of Highlands drops through the Cullasaja gorge, and the road itself amounts to a waterfall tour. Bridal Veil Falls hangs 45 feet over the old roadbed. Dry Falls lets you walk behind a 75-foot curtain of water on a 0.3-mile path. Farther down, Cullasaja Falls pours 250 feet at a roadside pullout. Glen Falls south of town asks two miles and 400 feet of gain. One hundred one falls come within fifty miles of this little plateau town.

Located at 35.0538°N, -83.1976°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Highlands

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

100 of 100 gauged

30 of 100 waterfalls near Highlands are flowing strongly today

Anna Ruby Falls Roaring Dukes Creek Falls Roaring 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 Strong 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 Strong Kings Creek Falls Strong Spoonauger Falls Strong Big Falls Barely Flowing Rainbow Falls Barely Flowing Rock Creek 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 Bradley Falls Moderate 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 Strong Toccoa Falls Strong Clearwater Falls Low Lower Falls Low Reedy Cove Falls Low Courthouse Falls Roaring Dill Falls Roaring Lower Vernal Falls Roaring Second Falls Roaring Yellowstone Falls Roaring Woodfin Falls Roaring Upper Vernal Falls Roaring Upper Falls Roaring DeSoto Falls Roaring Helton Creek Falls Roaring High Water Falls Roaring Nottely Falls Roaring Estatoah Falls Roaring Wilson Falls Roaring Timpson Falls Roaring Flat Creek Falls Barely Flowing Grotto Falls Low Laurel Falls Low Rainbow Falls Low Ramsey Cascades Low Wilson Falls Low Haynes Falls Roaring Horsetrough Falls Roaring Hidden Falls Strong Isaqueena Falls Strong Sids Falls Strong High Falls Strong 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 Barely Flowing Queens Falls Barely Flowing Little Creek Falls Barely Flowing Mingo Falls Barely Flowing Lower Falls Moderate Reedy River Falls Moderate Mouse Creek Falls Moderate Slicking Falls Barely Flowing Stekoa Falls Roaring Soco Falls Barely Flowing

Updated 28 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Friday

Sunny · 65°F

Tod 60°F Chance Light Rain
Thu 66°F Widespread Fog then Chance Light Rain
Fri 65°F Sunny Best
Sat 60°F Sunny
Sun 58°F Mostly Sunny
Mon 58°F Sunny
Tue 61°F Sunny

Flowing best right now near Highlands

Updated 43 minutes ago

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

  1. 1 Anna Ruby Falls Roaring · 46 cfs 100th percentile
  2. 2 Dukes Creek Falls Roaring · 46 cfs 100th percentile
  3. 3 Haynes Falls Roaring · 43 cfs 100th percentile
  4. 4 Horsetrough Falls Roaring · 43 cfs 100th percentile
  5. 5 Stekoa Falls Roaring · 19 cfs 99th percentile
  6. 6 Timpson Falls Roaring · 48 cfs 99th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Highlands (44 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.

1.8 miles away
North Carolina
Drive Up
Unknown Unknown
2.2 miles away
North Carolina
Drive Up
0.1 miles Unknown
2.5 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
0.3 miles 50 ft
6.1 miles away
North Carolina
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Highlands (57 waterfalls)

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

2.9 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.0 miles 400 ft

All 100 Waterfalls Near Highlands

1.2 miles away
North Carolina
Unknown
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1.8 miles away
North Carolina
Drive Up
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2.2 miles away
North Carolina
Drive Up
0.1 miles Unknown
2.5 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
0.3 miles 50 ft
2.9 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.0 miles 400 ft
6.1 miles away
North Carolina
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft
7.6 miles away
South Carolina
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown
7.9 miles away
South Carolina
Easy
1.5 miles Unknown
8.3 miles away
Georgia
Moderate
4.5 miles 300 ft
8.5 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown
8.5 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
0.6 miles 200 ft
8.8 miles away
North Carolina
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
8.9 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
1.2 miles 200 ft
8.9 miles away
North Carolina
Unknown
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9.3 miles away
Georgia
Drive Up
Unknown Unknown
10.4 miles away
South Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 300 ft
10.5 miles away
North Carolina
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
10.7 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
4.0 miles 500 ft
10.8 miles away
North Carolina
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
10.8 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.5 miles 300 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Highlands

Are there free waterfalls near Highlands?

There are 58 free waterfalls near Highlands, including Bemis Camp Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Highlands?

There are 44 easy waterfall hikes near Highlands, including Anna Ruby Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Highlands?

There are 57 dog-friendly waterfalls near Highlands, including Anna Ruby Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Highlands?

There are 68 kid-friendly waterfalls near Highlands, including Anna Ruby Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Highlands?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Highlands?

The shortest waterfall hike near Highlands is Anna Ruby Falls at 0.1 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Highlands?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Highlands?

Yes, 98 waterfalls near Highlands have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Highlands?

The closest waterfall to Highlands is Satulah Falls, approximately 1.2 miles away.

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