Waterfall Hikes Near Caroleen, NC

377 residents
New York Time Zone
53 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Caroleen? There are 53 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Caroleen. 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 35.2811°N, -81.7913°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Caroleen

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

53 of 53 gauged

12 of 53 waterfalls near Caroleen are flowing strongly today

Bead and Lace Falls Moderate Big Falls Moderate Rainbow Falls Moderate Rock Creek Falls Moderate Bird Rock Falls Strong Catheys Creek Falls Strong Connestee Falls Strong Blue Sea Falls Moderate Crabtree Falls Moderate Crystal Falls Moderate Falls of Gouges Creek Moderate Grassy Creek Falls Moderate Mitchell Falls Moderate Murphy Falls Moderate Roaring Spout Falls Moderate Upper Falls Moderate Bradley Falls Strong Camp Minnehaha Falls Strong Hickorynut Falls Strong Rainbow Falls Strong Toms Falls Strong The Cascades Strong Bridal Veil Falls Moderate Glencannon Falls Moderate High Falls Moderate Laughing Falls Moderate Looking Glass Falls Moderate Maidenhair Falls Moderate Slick Rock Falls Moderate Courthouse Falls Moderate Dill Falls Moderate Second Falls Moderate Yellowstone Falls Moderate Upper Falls Moderate Douglas Falk Barely Flowing Walker Falls Barely Flowing Dutch Creek Falls Moderate Gordons Mill Falls Moderate Hendricks Falls Strong High Falls Moderate Hooker Falls Moderate Pearsons Falls Moderate Shoal Creek Falls Moderate Turley Falls Moderate Triple Falls Moderate Linville Falls Strong Lower Falls Moderate Reedy River Falls Moderate Upper Falls Moderate Pelham Falls Moderate Raven Cliff Falls Low Slicking Falls Roaring

Updated 19 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Monday

Mostly Sunny · 90°F

Tod 84°F Areas Of Fog then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Thu 86°F Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Fri 86°F Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sat 88°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 89°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mon 90°F Mostly Sunny Best
Tue 91°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Caroleen

Updated 34 minutes ago

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

  1. 1 Slicking Falls Roaring · 4 cfs 90th percentile
  2. 2 Hendricks Falls Strong · 273 cfs 88th percentile
  3. 3 Bird Rock Falls Strong · 180 cfs 80th percentile
  4. 4 Connestee Falls Strong · 180 cfs 80th percentile
  5. 5 Catheys Creek Falls Strong · 180 cfs 80th percentile
  6. 6 Hickorynut Falls Strong · 75 cfs 76th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Caroleen (11 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.

Pearsons Falls waterfall

Pearsons Falls

39.1 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
0.3 miles 120 ft
Hickorynut Falls waterfall

Hickorynut Falls

11.7 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
1.4 miles 200 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Caroleen (39 waterfalls)

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

Bradley Falls waterfall

Bradley Falls

39.9 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Rainbow Falls waterfall

Rainbow Falls

11.1 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
3.9 miles 700 ft
The Cascades waterfall

The Cascades

9.7 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 53 Waterfalls Near Caroleen

Bradley Falls waterfall

Bradley Falls

39.9 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Pearsons Falls waterfall

Pearsons Falls

39.1 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
0.3 miles 120 ft
Hickorynut Falls waterfall

Hickorynut Falls

11.7 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
1.4 miles 200 ft
Rainbow Falls waterfall

Rainbow Falls

11.1 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
3.9 miles 700 ft
The Cascades waterfall

The Cascades

9.7 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Camp Minnehaha Falls waterfall

Camp Minnehaha Falls

9.1 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Big Falls waterfall

Big Falls

39 miles away
South Carolina
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft

Bead and Lace Falls

5.9 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Toms Falls waterfall

Toms Falls

7.2 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Turley Falls

29.8 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Rock Creek Falls waterfall

Rock Creek Falls

45.6 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.5 miles 500 ft
Gordons Mill Falls waterfall

Gordons Mill Falls

44.9 miles away
South Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Shoal Creek Falls waterfall

Shoal Creek Falls

4 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Linville Falls waterfall

Linville Falls

19.8 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
1.6 miles 250 ft
Triple Falls waterfall

Triple Falls

6.4 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.9 miles 300 ft

Pelham Falls

42.8 miles away
South Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Hooker Falls waterfall

Hooker Falls

6.5 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
0.9 miles 50 ft
High Falls waterfall

High Falls

29.6 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
1.2 miles 200 ft
Laughing Falls waterfall

Laughing Falls

5.3 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Bridal Veil Falls waterfall

Bridal Veil Falls

32.2 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
4.4 miles 300 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Caroleen

Are there free waterfalls near Caroleen?

There are 35 free waterfalls near Caroleen, including Bead and Lace Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Caroleen?

There are 11 easy waterfall hikes near Caroleen, including Connestee Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Caroleen?

There are 39 dog-friendly waterfalls near Caroleen, including Bead and Lace Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Caroleen?

There are 38 kid-friendly waterfalls near Caroleen, including Bead and Lace Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Caroleen?

There are 3 waterfalls that allow swimming near Caroleen, including Courthouse Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Caroleen?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near Caroleen?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Caroleen?

Yes, 50 waterfalls near Caroleen have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Caroleen?

The closest waterfall to Caroleen is Bradley Falls, approximately 21.8 miles away.

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