Waterfall Hikes Near Asheville, NC

294,013 residents
New York Time Zone
83 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Eighty-four falls inside fifty miles makes Asheville one of the better waterfall bases in the East. The Big Ivy country north of town holds Walker Falls, reachable by forest road with 1.7 miles of walking available for anyone who wants it. Reems Creek Falls near Weaverville covers an easy mile. The Cascades runs a 0.8-mile loop for short days, and Bead and Lace Falls stretches two miles with 300 feet of gain. Dogs are welcome on nearly everything listed.

Located at 35.5707°N, -82.5537°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Asheville

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

83 of 83 gauged

83 waterfalls near Asheville have live flow data today

Bead and Lace Falls Barely Flowing Betsy Falls Low Fairfield Falls Low High Falls Low Maidenhair Falls Low Onion Cliff Falls Low Onion Falls Low Slatten Falls Low Twin Falls Low Thurston Hatcher Falls Low Big Falls Barely Flowing Rainbow Falls Barely Flowing Rock Creek 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 Upper 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 Crabtree 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 Clearwater Falls Barely Flowing Lower Falls Barely Flowing Reedy Cove Falls Barely Flowing 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 Laurel 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 Low Little Creek Falls Barely Flowing Mingo Falls Barely Flowing Mouse Creek Falls Barely Flowing Pelham Falls Barely Flowing Reems Creek Falls Barely Flowing Slicking Falls Barely Flowing Soco Falls Barely Flowing

Updated 26 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Veterans Day

Sunny · 71°F

Vet 71°F Sunny Best
Thu 56°F Slight Chance Rain Showers
Fri 45°F Slight Chance Snow Showers
Sat 45°F Sunny
Sun 54°F Sunny
Mon 53°F Mostly Sunny
Tue 56°F Mostly Sunny

Flowing best right now near Asheville

Updated about 3 hours ago

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

  1. 1 High Falls Low · 84 cfs 17th percentile
  2. 2 Betsy Falls Low · 84 cfs 17th percentile
  3. 3 Thurston Hatcher Falls Low · 84 cfs 17th percentile
  4. 4 Onion Cliff Falls Low · 84 cfs 17th percentile
  5. 5 Maidenhair Falls Low · 84 cfs 17th percentile
  6. 6 Onion Falls Low · 84 cfs 17th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Asheville (32 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.

7.9 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
1.0 miles Unknown
14.7 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown

All 83 Waterfalls Near Asheville

7.9 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
1.0 miles Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Turley Falls in North Carolina, about 230 feet of drop LiDAR
13.6 miles away
North Carolina
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
14.7 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Douglas Falk in North Carolina, about 260 feet of drop LiDAR
15 miles away
North Carolina
Unknown
2.8 miles Unknown
15.1 miles away
North Carolina
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
16.6 miles away
North Carolina
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
17.1 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
0.8 miles Unknown
17.5 miles away
North Carolina
Drive Up
Unknown Unknown
18.4 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
1.2 miles 200 ft
18.5 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
1.0 miles Unknown
18.5 miles away
North Carolina
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
19.2 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
1.4 miles 200 ft
19.7 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.0 miles Unknown
19.8 miles away
North Carolina
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
20.2 miles away
North Carolina
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
20.9 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.9 miles 300 ft
21 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
0.9 miles 50 ft
21 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
1.2 miles 200 ft
21.4 miles away
North Carolina
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
22.1 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
4.4 miles 300 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Asheville

Are there free waterfalls near Asheville?

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

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Asheville?

There are 32 easy waterfall hikes near Asheville, including Bird Rock Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Asheville?

There are 43 dog-friendly waterfalls near Asheville, including Bird Rock Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Asheville?

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

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Asheville?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Asheville?

The shortest waterfall hike near Asheville is Bird Rock Falls at 0.1 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Asheville?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Asheville?

Yes, 81 waterfalls near Asheville have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Asheville?

The closest waterfall to Asheville is Reems Creek Falls, approximately 7.9 miles away.

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