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

6 of 84 waterfalls near Asheville are flowing strongly today

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Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Monday

Sunny · 93°F

Thu 89°F Patchy Fog then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Fri 91°F Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sat 90°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 91°F Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mon 93°F Sunny Best
Tue 91°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Wed 90°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Asheville

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 Mouse Creek Falls Roaring · 1630 cfs 92nd percentile
  2. 2 Little Creek Falls Roaring · 482 cfs 91st percentile
  3. 3 Mingo Falls Roaring · 482 cfs 91st percentile
  4. 4 Ramsey Cascades Strong · 181 cfs 84th percentile
  5. 5 Rainbow Falls Strong · 181 cfs 84th percentile
  6. 6 Grotto Falls Strong · 181 cfs 84th 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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Reems Creek Falls waterfall

Reems Creek Falls

16.8 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Toms Falls waterfall

Toms Falls

16.4 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Bead and Lace Falls

7.8 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft

All 84 Waterfalls Near Asheville

Lower Falls waterfall

Lower Falls

23.4 miles away
South Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 300 ft
Upper Falls waterfall

Upper Falls

20.3 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Pelham Falls

8.4 miles away
South Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Laurel Falls waterfall

Laurel Falls

6.2 miles away
Tennessee
Easy
2.6 miles 314 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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