Waterfall Hikes Near Canton, NC

4,410 residents
New York Time Zone
93 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Canton? There are 93 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Canton. 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 35.5516°N, -82.8407°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Canton

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

93 of 93 gauged

32 of 93 waterfalls near Canton are flowing strongly today

Bead and Lace 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 Big Falls Low Rainbow Falls Low Rock Creek Falls Low Bird Rock Falls Moderate Catheys Creek Falls Moderate Connestee Falls Moderate Dismal Falls Moderate Rainbow Falls Moderate Schoolhouse Falls Moderate Windy Falls Moderate Whitewater Falls Moderate Upper Falls Moderate Toxaway Falls Moderate Blue Sea Falls Strong Crabtree Falls Strong Crystal Falls Strong Grassy Creek Falls Strong Mitchell Falls Strong Murphy Falls Strong Roaring Spout Falls Strong Upper Falls Strong Bradley Falls Moderate Camp Minnehaha Falls Moderate Hickorynut Falls Moderate Rainbow Falls Moderate Toms Falls Moderate The Cascades Moderate 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 Bridal Veil Falls Moderate Burningtown Falls Moderate Cullasaja Falls Moderate Dry Falls Moderate Glen Falls Moderate Highlands Falls Moderate Satulah Falls Moderate Buckeye Falls Roaring Spivey Falls Roaring Clearwater Falls Moderate Lower Falls Moderate Reedy Cove Falls Moderate Courthouse Falls Roaring Dill Falls Roaring Lower Vernal Falls Roaring Second Falls Roaring Yellowstone Falls Roaring Woodfin Falls Roaring Upper Vernal Falls Roaring Upper Falls Roaring Douglas Falk Roaring Walker Falls Roaring Estatoah Falls Moderate Flat Creek Falls Roaring Grotto Falls Roaring Laurel Falls Roaring Rainbow Falls Roaring Ramsey Cascades Roaring Wilson Falls Roaring Hidden Falls Barely Flowing Isaqueena Falls Barely Flowing High 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 Little Creek Falls Roaring Mingo Falls Roaring Mouse Creek Falls Strong Queens Falls Roaring Raven Cliff Falls Moderate Reems Creek Falls Strong Slicking Falls Low Soco Falls Strong

Updated 17 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

This Afternoon

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms · 79°F

Aft 79°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms Best
Mon 85°F Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Tue 87°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Wed 89°F Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Thu 91°F Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Fri 90°F Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Flowing best right now near Canton

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 Spivey Falls Roaring · 357 cfs 100th percentile
  2. 2 Wilson Falls Roaring · 675 cfs 100th percentile
  3. 3 Flat Creek Falls Roaring · 99 cfs 100th percentile
  4. 4 Laurel Falls Roaring · 675 cfs 100th percentile
  5. 5 Rainbow Falls Roaring · 675 cfs 100th percentile
  6. 6 Ramsey Cascades Roaring · 675 cfs 100th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Canton (18 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.

14.5 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft
17.9 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
1.2 miles 200 ft
17.9 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
1.0 miles 150 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Canton (62 waterfalls)

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

14.6 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
3.0 miles 400 ft
13.8 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
3.3 miles 500 ft
32.6 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
4.5 miles 800 ft

All 93 Waterfalls Near Canton

43.9 miles away
Tennessee
Hard
5.4 miles 800 ft
21.4 miles away
South Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
47.8 miles away
South Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 300 ft
25.9 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
30.1 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
44.5 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
49.6 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
44.8 miles away
Tennessee
Hard
8.0 miles 2 ft
33.9 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
45.2 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
0.3 miles 120 ft
10.5 miles away
South Carolina
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
37.7 miles away
Tennessee
Easy
2.6 miles 314 ft
9.1 miles away
North Carolina
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft
38.3 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
26.8 miles away
South Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
7.1 miles away
South Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
36.3 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
26.4 miles away
South Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
8 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
0.3 miles 50 ft
33 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Canton

Are there free waterfalls near Canton?

There are 59 free waterfalls near Canton, including Bead and Lace Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Canton?

There are 18 easy waterfall hikes near Canton, including Connestee Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Canton?

There are 62 dog-friendly waterfalls near Canton, including Bead and Lace Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Canton?

There are 63 kid-friendly waterfalls near Canton, including Bead and Lace Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Canton?

There are 5 waterfalls that allow swimming near Canton, including Courthouse Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Canton?

The shortest waterfall hike near Canton is Bead and Lace Falls at 0.1 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Canton?

The tallest waterfall near Canton is Buckeye Falls at 475 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Canton?

Yes, 93 waterfalls near Canton have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Canton?

The closest waterfall to Canton is Yellowstone Falls, approximately 11.1 miles away.