Waterfall Hikes Near Waynesville, NC

10,307 residents
New York Time Zone
97 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Waynesville? There are 97 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Waynesville. These trails range from drive_up to moderate difficulty, providing options for both casual hikers and experienced adventurers looking to explore the region's natural beauty.

Located at 35.4854°N, -82.9996°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Waynesville

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

97 of 97 gauged

1 of 97 waterfalls near Waynesville is flowing strongly today

Abrams Falls Barely Flowing Bead and Lace Falls Barely Flowing Bemis Camp Falls Barely Flowing Santeetlah Bluff 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 Moderate Rainbow Falls Moderate Rock Creek Falls Moderate 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 Mitchell 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 Burningtown Falls Barely Flowing Cullasaja Falls Barely Flowing Dry Falls Barely Flowing Glen Falls Barely Flowing Highlands Falls Barely Flowing Satulah Falls Barely Flowing Buckeye Falls Barely Flowing Spivey 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 Estatoah 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 Lower Falls Moderate Queens Falls Moderate Little Creek Falls Low Mingo Falls Low Mouse Creek Falls Barely Flowing Raven Cliff Falls Barely Flowing Reems Creek 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 · 84°F

Aft 87°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sat 87°F Patchy Fog then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 85°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Lab 78°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Tue 82°F Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Wed 84°F Sunny Best
Thu 85°F Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Waynesville

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 Lower Falls Moderate · 646 cfs 62nd percentile
  4. 4 Kennedy Falls Moderate · 646 cfs 62nd percentile
  5. 5 Thurston Hatcher Falls Moderate · 70 cfs 38th percentile
  6. 6 Twin Falls Moderate · 70 cfs 38th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Waynesville (19 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.

12.9 miles away
North Carolina
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Waynesville (63 waterfalls)

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

11.9 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
4.5 miles 800 ft
42.1 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 97 Waterfalls Near Waynesville

43.5 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
12.9 miles away
North Carolina
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft
11.9 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
4.5 miles 800 ft
0.1 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
47.6 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
42.1 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
12.3 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
3.3 miles 500 ft
15.4 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
0.4 miles 160 ft
13.1 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft
13.2 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
3.0 miles 400 ft
13.5 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft
19.8 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 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
24.4 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
19.3 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
4.2 miles 600 ft
16.5 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
1.2 miles 200 ft
16.5 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
1.0 miles 150 ft
46.5 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
1.0 miles 200 ft
46.2 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.5 miles 300 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Waynesville

Are there free waterfalls near Waynesville?

There are 60 free waterfalls near Waynesville, including Bead and Lace Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Waynesville?

There are 19 easy waterfall hikes near Waynesville, including Connestee Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Waynesville?

There are 63 dog-friendly waterfalls near Waynesville, including Bead and Lace Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Waynesville?

There are 65 kid-friendly waterfalls near Waynesville, including Abrams Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Waynesville?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Waynesville?

The shortest waterfall hike near Waynesville is Abrams Falls at 0.1 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Waynesville?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Waynesville?

Yes, 97 waterfalls near Waynesville have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Waynesville?

The closest waterfall to Waynesville is Woodfin Falls, approximately 6 miles away.

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