Waterfall Hikes Near Tryon, NC

1,516 residents
New York Time Zone
83 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

83 of 83 gauged

83 waterfalls near Tryon have live flow data today

Bead and Lace 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 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 Bridal Veil Falls Barely Flowing Cullasaja Falls Barely Flowing Dry Falls Barely Flowing Highlands Falls Barely Flowing Satulah Falls Barely Flowing 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 Douglas Falk Barely Flowing Walker Falls Barely Flowing Gordons Mill Falls Barely Flowing Great 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 Linville Falls Barely Flowing Lower Falls Barely Flowing Reedy River Falls Barely Flowing Upper Falls Barely Flowing Pelham Falls Low Raven Cliff Falls Barely Flowing Reems Creek Falls Barely Flowing Slicking Falls Barely Flowing

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Tuesday

Mostly Sunny · 81°F

Aft 91°F Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sat 92°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 87°F Patchy Fog then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Lab 78°F Chance Rain Showers
Tue 81°F Mostly Sunny Best
Wed 85°F Slight Chance Rain Showers
Thu 89°F Sunny

Flowing best right now near Tryon

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Maidenhair Falls Moderate · 70 cfs 38th percentile
  2. 2 Fairfield Falls Moderate · 70 cfs 38th percentile
  3. 3 Slatten Falls Moderate · 70 cfs 38th percentile
  4. 4 High Falls Moderate · 70 cfs 38th percentile
  5. 5 Onion Cliff Falls Moderate · 70 cfs 38th percentile
  6. 6 Onion Falls Moderate · 70 cfs 38th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Tryon (17 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.

45.6 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
0.3 miles 120 ft
34.9 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
1.4 miles 200 ft

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

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

41.1 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
37 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.5 miles 500 ft
35.8 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
3.9 miles 700 ft

All 83 Waterfalls Near Tryon

19.8 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
39.7 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
32.4 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
0.6 miles 150 ft
35.8 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
3.3 miles 500 ft
42.1 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
47.6 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
0.1 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
41.2 miles away
South Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
49.4 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
0.6 miles 200 ft
48.8 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
2.5 miles 200 ft
48.8 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
37 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
4.0 miles 300 ft
37 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.5 miles 500 ft
3.1 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
3.9 miles 700 ft
3.5 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
46.2 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.5 miles 300 ft
46.1 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
4.0 miles 500 ft
45.9 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
46.5 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
1.0 miles 200 ft
34.8 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

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 17 easy waterfall hikes near Tryon, including Connestee Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Tryon?

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

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Tryon?

There are 57 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 Bead and Lace 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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