Waterfall Hikes Near Caroleen, NC

377 residents
New York Time Zone
44 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Caroleen? There are 44 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

44 of 44 gauged

15 of 44 waterfalls near Caroleen are flowing strongly today

Bead and Lace Falls Moderate Big Falls Roaring Rainbow Falls Roaring Rock Creek Falls Roaring Blue Sea Falls Barely Flowing Crabtree Falls Barely Flowing Crystal Falls Barely Flowing Falls of Gouges Creek Barely Flowing Grassy Creek Falls Barely Flowing Mitchell Falls Barely Flowing Murphy Falls Barely Flowing Roaring Spout Falls Barely Flowing Upper Falls Barely Flowing Bradley Falls Roaring Camp Minnehaha Falls Roaring Hickorynut Falls Roaring Rainbow Falls Roaring Toms Falls Roaring The Cascades Roaring 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 Connestee Falls Low Douglas Falk Barely Flowing Walker Falls Barely Flowing Gordons Mill Falls Barely Flowing Hendricks Falls Barely Flowing High Falls Moderate Hooker Falls Moderate Pearsons Falls Moderate Shoal Creek Falls Moderate Turley Falls Moderate Triple Falls Moderate Linville Falls Moderate Lower Falls Roaring Reedy River Falls Roaring Upper Falls Roaring Pelham Falls Roaring Raven Cliff Falls Roaring Silvervale Falls Moderate Slicking Falls Roaring

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Thursday

Mostly Sunny · 92°F

Aft 80°F Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Wed 87°F Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Thu 92°F Mostly Sunny Best
Fri 94°F Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sat 90°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 89°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mon 87°F Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Caroleen (8 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

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

Hickorynut Falls

44.4 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
1.4 miles 200 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Caroleen (31 waterfalls)

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

Bradley Falls waterfall

Bradley Falls

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

Rainbow Falls

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

The Cascades

42.3 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 44 Waterfalls Near Caroleen

Bradley Falls waterfall

Bradley Falls

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

Pearsons Falls

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

Hickorynut Falls

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

Rainbow Falls

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

The Cascades

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

Camp Minnehaha Falls

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

Big Falls

10.6 miles away
South Carolina
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft

Bead and Lace Falls

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

Toms Falls

39.9 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Turley Falls

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

Rock Creek Falls

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

Gordons Mill Falls

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

Shoal Creek Falls

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

Linville Falls

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

Triple Falls

10.1 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.9 miles 300 ft

Pelham Falls

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

Hooker Falls

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

High Falls

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

Laughing Falls

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

Bridal Veil Falls

11.3 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 27 free waterfalls near Caroleen, including Bead and Lace Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Caroleen?

There are 8 easy waterfall hikes near Caroleen, including Connestee Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Caroleen?

There are 31 dog-friendly waterfalls near Caroleen, including Bead and Lace Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Caroleen?

There are 30 kid-friendly waterfalls near Caroleen, including Bead and Lace Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Caroleen?

There are 2 waterfalls that allow swimming near Caroleen, including Hooker 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, 41 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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