Waterfall Hikes Near Tryon, NC

1,516 residents
New York Time Zone
82 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Eighty-three falls surround Tryon, a town of about fifteen hundred on the Blue Ridge escarpment. Pearsons Falls belongs to the neighborhood, 90 feet high behind a quarter mile of wildflower glen. Bradley Falls, up in the Green River country, drops 75 feet once you have walked two miles and climbed 300. Hickorynut Falls stretches 404 feet down the cliffs by Chimney Rock, a 1.4 mile trail. Rainbow Falls runs 150 feet tall on the longest listed hike here, 3.9 miles with 700 feet of gain.

Located at 35.2086°N, -82.2379°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Tryon

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

82 of 82 gauged

27 of 82 waterfalls near Tryon are flowing strongly today

Bead and Lace Falls Barely Flowing Betsy Falls Barely Flowing Fairfield Falls Barely Flowing High Falls Barely Flowing Maidenhair Falls Barely Flowing Onion Cliff Falls Barely Flowing Onion Falls Barely Flowing Slatten Falls Barely Flowing Twin Falls Barely Flowing Thurston Hatcher Falls Barely Flowing Big Bend Falls Roaring Kings Creek Falls Roaring Spoonauger Falls Roaring Big Falls Moderate Rainbow Falls Moderate Rock Creek Falls Moderate 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 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 Crabtree Falls Barely Flowing Bradley Falls Moderate Camp Minnehaha Falls Moderate Hickorynut Falls Moderate Rainbow Falls Moderate Toms Falls Moderate The Cascades Moderate Bridal Veil Falls Moderate Glencannon Falls Moderate High Falls Moderate Laughing Falls Moderate Looking Glass Falls Moderate Maidenhair Falls Moderate Slick Rock Falls Moderate Bridal Veil Falls Moderate Cullasaja Falls Moderate Dry Falls Moderate Highlands Falls Moderate Satulah Falls Moderate 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 Douglas Falk Roaring Walker Falls Roaring Gordons Mill Falls Moderate Great Falls Roaring High Falls Moderate High Falls Low Hooker Falls Low Pearsons Falls Low Shoal Creek Falls Low Turley Falls Low Triple Falls Low Linville Falls Moderate Lower Falls Strong Reedy River Falls Strong Pelham Falls Roaring Reems Creek Falls Barely Flowing Slicking Falls Low

Updated 20 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Sunday

Mostly Sunny · 64°F

Tod 65°F Chance Light Rain
Thu 72°F Areas Of Fog
Fri 72°F Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny
Sat 65°F Sunny
Sun 64°F Mostly Sunny Best
Mon 65°F Sunny
Tue 66°F Sunny

Flowing best right now near Tryon

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 Spoonauger Falls Roaring · 43 cfs 100th percentile
  2. 2 Big Bend Falls Roaring · 43 cfs 100th percentile
  3. 3 Kings Creek Falls Roaring · 43 cfs 100th percentile
  4. 4 Upper Falls Roaring · 27 cfs 99th percentile
  5. 5 Lower Vernal Falls Roaring · 27 cfs 99th percentile
  6. 6 Upper Falls Roaring · 87 cfs 99th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Tryon (36 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.

4.5 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
0.5 miles 120 ft
11.9 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
1.4 miles 200 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Tryon (47 waterfalls)

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

5.2 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.0 miles Unknown
12.5 miles away
North Carolina
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All 82 Waterfalls Near Tryon

4.5 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
0.5 miles 120 ft
5.2 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.0 miles Unknown
8.8 miles away
South Carolina
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
11.7 miles away
North Carolina
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
11.9 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
1.4 miles 200 ft
12.5 miles away
North Carolina
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
13.9 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
0.8 miles Unknown
14.5 miles away
North Carolina
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
15.9 miles away
North Carolina
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
16.1 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
1.0 miles Unknown
16.4 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown
16.5 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.9 miles 300 ft
16.6 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
0.9 miles 50 ft
16.7 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
1.2 miles 200 ft
LiDAR terrain view around Turley Falls in North Carolina, about 230 feet of drop LiDAR
17.5 miles away
North Carolina
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
17.7 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
4.4 miles 300 ft
LiDAR terrain view around Pelham Falls in South Carolina, about 33 feet of drop LiDAR
18.1 miles away
South Carolina
Easy
1.5 miles Unknown
18.4 miles away
South Carolina
Hard
4.4 miles Unknown
20.2 miles away
North Carolina
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
20.3 miles away
North Carolina
Unknown
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Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Tryon

Are there free waterfalls near Tryon?

There are 51 free waterfalls near Tryon, including Bead and Lace Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Tryon?

There are 36 easy waterfall hikes near Tryon, including Bird Rock Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Tryon?

There are 47 dog-friendly waterfalls near Tryon, including Big Bend Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Tryon?

There are 56 kid-friendly waterfalls near Tryon, including Bead and Lace Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Tryon?

There are 4 waterfalls that allow swimming near Tryon, including Courthouse Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Tryon?

The shortest waterfall hike near Tryon is Big Bend Falls at 0.1 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Tryon?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Tryon?

Yes, 80 waterfalls near Tryon have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Tryon?

The closest waterfall to Tryon is Pearsons Falls, approximately 4.5 miles away.

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