Waterfall Hikes Near West Canton, NC

1,354 residents
New York Time Zone
94 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near West Canton? There are 94 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of West Canton. 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 35.5384°N, -82.8672°W

Map of Waterfalls Near West Canton

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

94 of 94 gauged

1 of 94 waterfalls near West Canton is flowing strongly today

Abrams Falls Barely Flowing Bead and Lace 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 Blue Sea Falls Barely Flowing Crabtree Falls 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 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 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 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 Little Creek Falls Low Mingo Falls Low Mouse Creek Falls Barely Flowing Queens Falls Moderate Raven Cliff Falls Barely Flowing Reems Creek Falls Barely Flowing Slicking Falls Barely Flowing Soco Falls Strong

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Wednesday

Sunny · 84°F

Aft 88°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sat 88°F Patchy Fog then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 85°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Lab 78°F Chance Rain Showers
Tue 82°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Wed 84°F Sunny Best
Thu 86°F Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near West Canton

Updated about 3 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Soco Falls Strong · 553 cfs 81st percentile
  2. 2 Queens Falls Moderate · 652 cfs 66th percentile
  3. 3 Thurston Hatcher Falls Moderate · 79 cfs 49th percentile
  4. 4 Twin Falls Moderate · 79 cfs 49th percentile
  5. 5 Slatten Falls Moderate · 79 cfs 49th percentile
  6. 6 Onion Falls Moderate · 79 cfs 49th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near West Canton (18 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.

13.1 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft
13.5 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around West Canton (62 waterfalls)

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

12.3 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
3.3 miles 500 ft
13.2 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
3.0 miles 400 ft
11.9 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
4.5 miles 800 ft

All 94 Waterfalls Near West Canton

12.3 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
3.3 miles 500 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
11.9 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
4.5 miles 800 ft
13.5 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft
43.5 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 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
12.9 miles away
North Carolina
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft
42.1 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
17.3 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
17.6 miles away
North Carolina
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft
15.4 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
0.4 miles 160 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
19.5 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
20.6 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
20.5 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
19.3 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
4.2 miles 600 ft
19.8 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near West Canton

Are there free waterfalls near West Canton?

There are 59 free waterfalls near West Canton, including Bead and Lace Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near West Canton?

There are 18 easy waterfall hikes near West Canton, including Connestee Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in West Canton?

There are 62 dog-friendly waterfalls near West Canton, including Bead and Lace Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near West Canton?

There are 64 kid-friendly waterfalls near West Canton, including Abrams Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near West Canton?

There are 5 waterfalls that allow swimming near West Canton, including Courthouse Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near West Canton?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near West Canton?

The tallest waterfall near West Canton is Buckeye Falls at 475 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around West Canton?

Yes, 94 waterfalls near West Canton have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to West Canton?

The closest waterfall to West Canton is Upper Falls, approximately 10.8 miles away.

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