Waterfall Hikes Near Swannanoa, NC

5,338 residents
New York Time Zone
78 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

The Swannanoa valley runs east from Asheville under the Seven Sisters ridge, and from here the Big Ivy falls sit about forty minutes north through Barnardsville. Walker Falls waits at the end of a forest road there, with 1.7 miles of walking if you want to stretch the stop. Bead and Lace Falls takes two miles and roughly 300 feet of gain. Mitchell Falls asks the same effort. Seventy-eight falls land within fifty miles of the valley, and most of the listed trails allow dogs.

Located at 35.6009°N, -82.3917°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Swannanoa

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

77 of 78 gauged

77 waterfalls near Swannanoa have live flow data today

Bead and Lace Falls Barely Flowing Big Falls Moderate Rainbow Falls Moderate Rock Creek Falls Moderate Big 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 Toxaway 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 Buckeye Falls Barely Flowing Spivey Falls Barely Flowing Coon Den Falls Moderate Jones Falls Moderate Laurel Falls Moderate 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 Douglas Falk Barely Flowing Walker Falls Barely Flowing Flat Creek Falls Barely Flowing Grotto Falls Barely Flowing Rainbow Falls Barely Flowing Ramsey Cascades Barely Flowing Wilson 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 Mouse Creek Falls Low Onion Cliff Falls Moderate Slatten Falls Moderate Pelham Falls Low Raven Cliff Falls Low Reedy Cove Falls Low Reems Creek Falls Barely Flowing Slicking Falls Barely Flowing Soco Falls Barely Flowing

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Wednesday

Mostly Sunny · 84°F

Tod 88°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sat 89°F Patchy Fog then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 85°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Lab 76°F Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Tue 81°F Mostly Sunny
Wed 84°F Mostly Sunny Best
Thu 86°F Sunny

Flowing best right now near Swannanoa

Updated about 3 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Jones Falls Moderate · 885 cfs 72nd percentile
  2. 2 Coon Den Falls Moderate · 885 cfs 72nd percentile
  3. 3 Laurel Falls Moderate · 885 cfs 72nd percentile
  4. 4 Onion Cliff Falls Moderate · 106 cfs 60th percentile
  5. 5 Slatten Falls Moderate · 106 cfs 60th percentile
  6. 6 Big Falls Moderate · 20 cfs 28th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Swannanoa (15 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.

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

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Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
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Tennessee
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Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Swannanoa

Are there free waterfalls near Swannanoa?

There are 52 free waterfalls near Swannanoa, including Bead and Lace Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Swannanoa?

There are 15 easy waterfall hikes near Swannanoa, including Connestee Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Swannanoa?

There are 57 dog-friendly waterfalls near Swannanoa, including Bead and Lace Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Swannanoa?

There are 54 kid-friendly waterfalls near Swannanoa, including Bead and Lace Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Swannanoa?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Swannanoa?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near Swannanoa?

The tallest waterfall near Swannanoa is Buckeye Falls at 475 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Swannanoa?

Yes, 75 waterfalls near Swannanoa have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Swannanoa?

The closest waterfall to Swannanoa is Douglas Falk, approximately 6.6 miles away.

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