Waterfall Hikes Near Bryson City, NC

1,638 residents
New York Time Zone
92 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Bryson City? There are 92 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Bryson City. 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 35.4262°N, -83.4475°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Bryson City

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

92 of 92 gauged

9 of 92 waterfalls near Bryson City are flowing strongly today

Abrams Falls Strong Anna Ruby Falls Barely Flowing Dukes Creek Falls Barely Flowing Bald River Falls Moderate Bullet Creek Falls Moderate Bemis Camp Falls Moderate Big Falls Moderate Leatherwood Falls Moderate Middle Falls Moderate Santeetlah Bluff Falls Moderate Sassafras Falls Moderate Upper Falls Moderate Stewart Falls Moderate Berties Falls Barely Flowing Betsy Falls Barely Flowing Fairfield Falls Barely Flowing High Falls Barely Flowing Maidenhair Falls Barely Flowing Onion Cliff Falls Barely Flowing Onion Falls Barely Flowing Slatten Falls Barely Flowing Twin Falls Barely Flowing Thurston Hatcher Falls Barely Flowing Big Bend Falls Barely Flowing Kings Creek Falls Barely Flowing Spoonauger Falls Barely Flowing 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 Bridal Veil Falls Moderate Burningtown Falls Moderate Cullasaja Falls Moderate Dry Falls Moderate Glen Falls Moderate Highlands Falls Moderate Satulah Falls Moderate Cascade Falls Roaring Clearwater Falls Moderate Lower Falls Moderate Reedy Cove Falls Moderate Courthouse Falls Moderate Dill Falls Moderate Lower Vernal Falls Moderate Second Falls Moderate Yellowstone Falls Moderate Woodfin Falls Moderate Upper Vernal Falls Moderate Upper Falls Moderate Estatoah Falls Low Wilson Falls Low Timpson Falls Low Flat Creek Falls Moderate Grotto Falls Strong Laurel Falls Strong Rainbow Falls Strong Ramsey Cascades Strong Wilson Falls Strong Haynes Falls Low Horsetrough Falls Low Hidden Falls Barely Flowing Isaqueena Falls Barely Flowing Sids Falls Barely Flowing High Falls Low Hooker Falls Low Shoal Creek Falls Low Turley Falls Low Triple Falls Low Kennedy Falls Moderate Lower Falls Moderate Queens Falls Moderate Little Creek Falls Strong Mingo Falls Strong Mouse Creek Falls Moderate Raven Cliff Falls Moderate Reems Creek Falls Moderate Slicking Falls Low Stekoa Falls Moderate Soco Falls Moderate

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Monday

Showers And Thunderstorms · 89°F

Tue 92°F Patchy Fog then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Wed 93°F Patchy Fog then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Thu 94°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Fri 93°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Ind 93°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 91°F Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Mon 89°F Showers And Thunderstorms Best

Flowing best right now near Bryson City

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 Cascade Falls Roaring · 91 cfs 100th percentile
  2. 2 Reedy Cove Falls Roaring · 25 cfs 93rd percentile
  3. 3 Lower Falls Roaring · 25 cfs 93rd percentile
  4. 4 Clearwater Falls Roaring · 25 cfs 93rd percentile
  5. 5 Wilson Falls Strong · 382 cfs 82nd percentile
  6. 6 Ramsey Cascades Strong · 382 cfs 82nd percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Bryson City (20 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 Bryson City (59 waterfalls)

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

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Tennessee
Moderate
2.6 miles 585 ft
29.1 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
0.4 miles 160 ft
18.8 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 92 Waterfalls Near Bryson City

47.2 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
35.4 miles away
Georgia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
8 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
0.3 miles 50 ft
36.3 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
17 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
5.0 miles 675 ft
9 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
8.9 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
16.1 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
9.1 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
37.9 miles away
Georgia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
12 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
12.1 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
34.7 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.0 miles 400 ft
12.2 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
25.2 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
4.2 miles 600 ft
33.9 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
9.4 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
13.8 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
3.3 miles 500 ft
33 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
9.9 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Bryson City

Are there free waterfalls near Bryson City?

There are 55 free waterfalls near Bryson City, including Bald River Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Bryson City?

There are 20 easy waterfall hikes near Bryson City, including Anna Ruby Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Bryson City?

There are 59 dog-friendly waterfalls near Bryson City, including Anna Ruby Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Bryson City?

There are 64 kid-friendly waterfalls near Bryson City, including Abrams Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Bryson City?

There are 6 waterfalls that allow swimming near Bryson City, including Courthouse Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Bryson City?

The shortest waterfall hike near Bryson City is Abrams Falls at 0.1 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Bryson City?

The tallest waterfall near Bryson City is Raven Cliff Falls at 420 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Bryson City?

Yes, 92 waterfalls near Bryson City have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Bryson City?

The closest waterfall to Bryson City is Little Creek Falls, approximately 7.1 miles away.

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