Waterfall Hikes Near Asheville, NC

294,013 residents
New York Time Zone
84 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

84 of 84 gauged

15 of 84 waterfalls near Asheville are flowing strongly today

Bead and Lace Falls Barely Flowing Betsy Falls Strong Fairfield Falls Strong High Falls Strong Maidenhair Falls Strong Onion Cliff Falls Strong Onion Falls Strong Slatten Falls Strong Twin Falls Strong Thurston Hatcher Falls Strong 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 Low Camp Minnehaha Falls Low Hickorynut Falls Low Rainbow Falls Low Toms Falls Low The Cascades Low 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 Roaring Lower Falls Roaring Reedy Cove Falls Roaring 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 Low Grotto Falls Moderate Laurel Falls Moderate Rainbow Falls Moderate Ramsey Cascades Moderate Wilson Falls Moderate 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 Moderate Little Creek Falls Barely Flowing Mingo Falls Barely Flowing Lower Falls Low Reedy River Falls Low Upper Falls Low Mouse Creek Falls Strong Pelham Falls Roaring Raven Cliff Falls Low Reems Creek Falls Barely Flowing Slicking Falls Roaring Soco Falls Barely Flowing

Updated 42 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Monday

Sunny · 88°F

Tod 82°F Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Sun 86°F Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
Mon 88°F Sunny Best
Tue 83°F Mostly Sunny
Wed 88°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Thu 89°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Fri 88°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Asheville

Updated 42 minutes ago

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

  1. 1 Slicking Falls Roaring · 4 cfs 99th percentile
  2. 2 Reedy Cove Falls Roaring · 26 cfs 93rd percentile
  3. 3 Pelham Falls Roaring · 74 cfs 93rd percentile
  4. 4 Lower Falls Roaring · 26 cfs 93rd percentile
  5. 5 Clearwater Falls Roaring · 26 cfs 93rd percentile
  6. 6 Thurston Hatcher Falls Strong · 84 cfs 80th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Asheville (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.

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Asheville (56 waterfalls)

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All 84 Waterfalls Near Asheville

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2.4 miles 350 ft
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2.4 miles 350 ft
38.5 miles away
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Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
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2.4 miles 350 ft
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2.0 miles 300 ft
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2.4 miles 350 ft
44.5 miles away
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Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
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2.4 miles 350 ft
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1.2 miles 200 ft
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2.4 miles 350 ft
43.1 miles away
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3.9 miles 700 ft
42.5 miles away
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Easy
1.4 miles 200 ft
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Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
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Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
27.5 miles away
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2.5 miles 500 ft
32.3 miles away
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2.9 miles 300 ft
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31.8 miles away
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Easy
1.2 miles 200 ft
31.8 miles away
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Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
47.7 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 17 easy waterfall hikes near Asheville, including Connestee Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Asheville?

There are 56 dog-friendly waterfalls near Asheville, including Bead and Lace Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Asheville?

There are 55 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 Bead and Lace 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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