Waterfall Hikes Near Bryson City, NC

1,638 residents
New York Time Zone
94 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Bryson City? There are 94 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

94 of 94 gauged

18 of 94 waterfalls near Bryson City are flowing strongly today

Abrams Falls Low Anna Ruby Falls Low Dukes Creek Falls Low Bald River Falls Barely Flowing Bullet Creek Falls Barely Flowing Bead and Lace 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 Moderate Betsy Falls Moderate Fairfield Falls Moderate High Falls Moderate Maidenhair Falls Moderate Onion Cliff Falls Moderate Onion Falls Moderate Slatten Falls Moderate Twin Falls Moderate Thurston Hatcher Falls Moderate Big Bend Falls Barely Flowing Kings Creek Falls Barely Flowing Spoonauger 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 Bridal Veil Falls Roaring Glencannon Falls Roaring High Falls Roaring Laughing Falls Roaring Looking Glass Falls Roaring Maidenhair Falls Roaring Slick Rock Falls Roaring Bridal Veil Falls Roaring Burningtown Falls Roaring Cullasaja Falls Roaring Dry Falls Roaring Glen Falls Roaring Highlands Falls Roaring Satulah Falls Roaring Cascade Falls Moderate Toccoa Falls Moderate Clearwater Falls Roaring Lower Falls Roaring Reedy Cove Falls Roaring 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 Barely Flowing Wilson Falls Barely Flowing Timpson Falls Barely Flowing Flat Creek Falls Barely Flowing Grotto Falls Low Laurel Falls Low Rainbow Falls Low Ramsey Cascades Low Wilson Falls Low Haynes Falls Barely Flowing Horsetrough Falls Barely Flowing 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 Barely Flowing Mingo Falls Barely Flowing Mouse Creek Falls Strong Raven Cliff Falls Moderate Reems Creek Falls Moderate Slicking Falls Low Stekoa Falls Barely Flowing Soco Falls Barely Flowing

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Friday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms · 90°F

Sat 92°F Patchy Fog then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 92°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mon 93°F Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Tue 91°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Wed 92°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Thu 92°F Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Fri 90°F Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms Best

Flowing best right now near Bryson City

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Lower Falls Roaring · 32 cfs 96th percentile
  2. 2 Reedy Cove Falls Roaring · 32 cfs 96th percentile
  3. 3 Clearwater Falls Roaring · 32 cfs 96th percentile
  4. 4 Maidenhair Falls Roaring · 97 cfs 91st percentile
  5. 5 Looking Glass Falls Roaring · 97 cfs 91st percentile
  6. 6 Laughing Falls Roaring · 97 cfs 91st percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Bryson City (21 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 (60 waterfalls)

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

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Tennessee
Moderate
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North Carolina
Moderate
0.4 miles 160 ft
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North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 94 Waterfalls Near Bryson City

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North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
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Georgia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
49.2 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
0.3 miles 50 ft
11.7 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
45.5 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
5.0 miles 675 ft
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North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
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North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
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North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
6.8 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
49.5 miles away
Georgia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
11.4 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
11.3 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
13.3 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.0 miles 400 ft
11.1 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
13.2 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
4.2 miles 600 ft
27.4 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
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North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
21.2 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
3.3 miles 500 ft
6.9 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
10.5 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 56 free waterfalls near Bryson City, including Bald River Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Bryson City?

There are 21 easy waterfall hikes near Bryson City, including Anna Ruby Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Bryson City?

There are 60 dog-friendly waterfalls near Bryson City, including Anna Ruby Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Bryson City?

There are 66 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, 94 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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