Waterfall Hikes Near Cashiers, NC

752 residents
New York Time Zone
100 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Panthertown Valley does the heavy lifting for Cashiers. Schoolhouse Falls is the one to swim under, a 20-foot curtain with a pool below, reached by 2.5 miles of walking and 200 feet of gain. Rainbow Falls on the Horsepasture throws mist over its 150-foot drop and asks 3.9 miles with 700 feet of climbing. Twin Falls makes a four-mile day with 500 feet of gain. A hundred falls land inside fifty miles of the crossroads, and nearly every trail listed takes dogs.

Located at 35.1066°N, -83.0971°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Cashiers

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

100 of 100 gauged

41 of 100 waterfalls near Cashiers are flowing strongly today

Anna Ruby Falls Barely Flowing Dukes 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 Roaring 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 Moderate Kings Creek Falls Moderate Spoonauger Falls Moderate Big Falls Moderate Rainbow Falls Moderate Rock Creek Falls Moderate Bird Rock Falls Roaring Catheys Creek Falls Roaring Connestee Falls Roaring Dismal Falls Roaring Rainbow Falls Roaring Schoolhouse Falls Roaring Windy Falls Roaring Whitewater Falls Roaring Upper Falls Roaring Toxaway Falls Roaring Bradley Falls Roaring 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 Moderate Burningtown Falls Moderate Cullasaja Falls Moderate Dry Falls Moderate Glen Falls Moderate Highlands Falls Moderate Satulah Falls Moderate Cascade Falls Moderate Toccoa Falls Moderate 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 Estatoah Falls Moderate Wilson Falls Moderate Timpson Falls Moderate Flat Creek Falls Roaring Grotto Falls Strong Laurel Falls Strong Rainbow Falls Strong Ramsey Cascades Strong Wilson Falls Strong Haynes Falls Barely Flowing Horsetrough Falls Barely Flowing Hidden Falls Moderate Isaqueena Falls Moderate Sids Falls Moderate High Falls Low High Falls Strong Hooker Falls Strong Pearsons Falls Strong Shoal Creek Falls Strong Turley Falls Strong Triple Falls Strong Kennedy Falls Moderate Queens Falls Moderate Little Creek Falls Strong Mingo Falls Strong Mouse Creek Falls Moderate Pelham Falls Low Raven Cliff Falls Barely Flowing Reems Creek Falls Moderate Slicking Falls Moderate Stekoa Falls Moderate Soco Falls Moderate

Updated 26 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Sunday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms · 77°F

Sun 77°F Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms Best
Mon 78°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Tue 79°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Flowing best right now near Cashiers

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 Second Falls Roaring · 451 cfs 99th percentile
  2. 2 Courthouse Falls Roaring · 451 cfs 99th percentile
  3. 3 Upper Vernal Falls Roaring · 451 cfs 99th percentile
  4. 4 Dill Falls Roaring · 451 cfs 99th percentile
  5. 5 Woodfin Falls Roaring · 451 cfs 99th percentile
  6. 6 Lower Vernal Falls Roaring · 451 cfs 99th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Cashiers (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 Cashiers (67 waterfalls)

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

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All 100 Waterfalls Near Cashiers

31.7 miles away
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Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
45.9 miles away
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4.0 miles 500 ft
32.1 miles away
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2.5 miles 300 ft
45.5 miles away
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2.4 miles 350 ft
39 miles away
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1.0 miles 200 ft
26.4 miles away
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3.9 miles 700 ft
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2.4 miles 350 ft
31.6 miles away
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Easy
2.5 miles 200 ft
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Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
47.2 miles away
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Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
28.7 miles away
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Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
9.9 miles away
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Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
2.4 miles away
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Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
10.9 miles away
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Easy
1.2 miles 200 ft
25.3 miles away
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Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
47.7 miles away
South Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
40.5 miles away
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Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
40.5 miles away
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Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft
26.5 miles away
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Easy
0.6 miles 150 ft
36.9 miles away
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Easy
0.3 miles 50 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Cashiers

Are there free waterfalls near Cashiers?

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

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Cashiers?

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

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Cashiers?

There are 67 dog-friendly waterfalls near Cashiers, including Anna Ruby Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Cashiers?

There are 70 kid-friendly waterfalls near Cashiers, including Anna Ruby Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Cashiers?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Cashiers?

The shortest waterfall hike near Cashiers is Anna Ruby Falls at 0.1 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Cashiers?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Cashiers?

Yes, 97 waterfalls near Cashiers have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Cashiers?

The closest waterfall to Cashiers is Fairfield Falls, approximately 3.7 miles away.

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