Waterfall Hikes Near Highlands, NC

1,140 residents
New York Time Zone
101 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

101 of 101 gauged

1 of 101 waterfalls near Highlands is flowing strongly today

Anna Ruby Falls Low Dukes Creek Falls Low 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 Big Falls Low Rainbow Falls Low Rock Creek Falls Low 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 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 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 DeSoto Falls Low Helton Creek Falls Low High Water Falls Low Nottely Falls Low 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 Pearsons Falls Barely Flowing Shoal Creek Falls Barely Flowing Turley Falls Barely Flowing Triple Falls Barely Flowing Kennedy Falls Moderate Queens Falls Moderate Little Creek Falls Low Mingo Falls Low Lower Falls Barely Flowing Reedy River Falls Barely Flowing Upper Falls Barely Flowing Mouse Creek Falls Barely Flowing Raven Cliff 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 · 77°F

Aft 81°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sat 82°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 80°F Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Lab 70°F Chance Rain Showers
Tue 74°F Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Wed 77°F Sunny Best
Thu 79°F Sunny

Flowing best right now near Highlands

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Soco Falls Strong · 565 cfs 83rd percentile
  2. 2 Queens Falls Moderate · 646 cfs 62nd percentile
  3. 3 Kennedy Falls Moderate · 646 cfs 62nd percentile
  4. 4 Thurston Hatcher Falls Moderate · 70 cfs 38th percentile
  5. 5 Betsy Falls Moderate · 70 cfs 38th percentile
  6. 6 Twin Falls Moderate · 70 cfs 38th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Highlands (22 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.

1.9 miles away
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Easy
0.3 miles 50 ft
45.9 miles away
North Carolina
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0.1 miles 50 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Highlands (66 waterfalls)

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

4.7 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
2.4 miles away
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Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
44.2 miles away
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Moderate
2.0 miles 400 ft

All 101 Waterfalls Near Highlands

41.1 miles away
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Moderate
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Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Highlands

Are there free waterfalls near Highlands?

There are 57 free waterfalls near Highlands, including Bemis Camp Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Highlands?

There are 22 easy waterfall hikes near Highlands, including Anna Ruby Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Highlands?

There are 66 dog-friendly waterfalls near Highlands, including Anna Ruby Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Highlands?

There are 69 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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