Waterfall Hikes Near Asheville, NC
within 50 miles
Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Asheville? Luckily, there are 100 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Asheville, making it a perfect hub for waterfall enthusiasts. These trails range from drive_up to unknown difficulty, providing options for both casual hikers and experienced adventurers looking to explore the region's natural beauty.
Map of Waterfalls Near Asheville
Find waterfalls to hike near Asheville
🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Asheville (38 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.

Reems Creek Falls
46.8 miles awayNorth Carolina
Difficulty: Easy
Trail Length: 1.0 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft

Toms Falls
47 miles awayNorth Carolina
Difficulty: Easy
Trail Length: 0.5 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft
🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Asheville (67 waterfalls)
Bring your four-legged friend along! These waterfalls welcome dogs on their trails.

Reems Creek Falls
46.8 miles awayNorth Carolina
Difficulty: Easy
Trail Length: 1.0 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft

Toms Falls
47 miles awayNorth Carolina
Difficulty: Easy
Trail Length: 0.5 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft

Bead and Lace Falls
46.5 miles awayNorth Carolina
Difficulty: Moderate
Trail Length: 2.0 miles
Elevation Gain: 300 ft
All Hiking Trails Near Asheville With Waterfalls

Slatten Falls
42.2 miles awayNorth Carolina
Difficulty: Easy
Trail Length: 1.5 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft

Falls of Gouges Creek
50.8 miles awayNorth Carolina
Difficulty: Moderate
Trail Length: 2.0 miles
Elevation Gain: 300 ft
Wilson Falls
31 miles awayTennessee
Difficulty: Unknown
Trail Length: 0.0 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft

Rainbow Falls
29.8 miles awayNorth Carolina
Difficulty: Moderate
Trail Length: 3.9 miles
Elevation Gain: 700 ft

Windy Falls
29.4 miles awayNorth Carolina
Difficulty: Hard
Trail Length: 3.0 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft

Onion Cliff Falls
35.3 miles awayNorth Carolina
Difficulty: Moderate
Trail Length: 1.0 miles
Elevation Gain: 200 ft

Maidenhair Falls
33.9 miles awayNorth Carolina
Difficulty: Moderate
Trail Length: 2.5 miles
Elevation Gain: 300 ft

Betsy Falls
35.9 miles awayNorth Carolina
Difficulty: Unknown
Trail Length: 0.0 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft

Twin Falls
33.8 miles awayNorth Carolina
Difficulty: Moderate
Trail Length: 4.0 miles
Elevation Gain: 500 ft

Fairfield Falls
33.6 miles awayNorth Carolina
Difficulty: Unknown
Trail Length: 0.0 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft

Grotto Falls
28.3 miles awayTennessee
Difficulty: Moderate
Trail Length: 2.6 miles
Elevation Gain: 585 ft

Rainbow Falls
28.3 miles awayTennessee
Difficulty: Hard
Trail Length: 5.4 miles
Elevation Gain: 1 ft

Onion Falls
20.3 miles awayNorth Carolina
Difficulty: Unknown
Trail Length: 0.0 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft

High Falls
12.1 miles awayNorth Carolina
Difficulty: Easy
Trail Length: 1.2 miles
Elevation Gain: 200 ft

Thurston Hatcher Falls
20.4 miles awayNorth Carolina
Difficulty: Unknown
Trail Length: 0.0 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft

Linville Falls
49.3 miles awayNorth Carolina
Difficulty: Moderate
Trail Length: 1.6 miles
Elevation Gain: 250 ft

Clearwater Falls
28.1 miles awaySouth Carolina
Difficulty: Unknown
Trail Length: 0.0 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft

Lower Falls
15.9 miles awaySouth Carolina
Difficulty: Moderate
Trail Length: 2.4 miles
Elevation Gain: 300 ft

Upper Falls
21.2 miles awayNorth Carolina
Difficulty: Easy
Trail Length: 0.5 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft

Pelham Falls
4.3 miles awaySouth Carolina
Difficulty: Easy
Trail Length: 1.5 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft