Waterfall Hikes Near Cherokee, NC

1,604 residents
New York Time Zone
97 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Cherokee? There are 97 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Cherokee. 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 35.4860°N, -83.3011°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Cherokee

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

97 of 97 gauged

3 of 97 waterfalls near Cherokee are flowing strongly today

Abrams Falls Low Bald River Falls Barely Flowing Bead and Lace Falls Low Bemis Camp Falls Barely Flowing Big Falls Barely Flowing Leatherwood Falls Barely Flowing Middle Falls Barely Flowing Santeetlah Bluff Falls Barely Flowing Sassafras Falls Barely Flowing Upper Falls Barely Flowing Stewart Falls Barely Flowing Berties Falls Moderate Betsy Falls Barely Flowing Fairfield Falls Barely Flowing High Falls Barely Flowing Maidenhair Falls Barely Flowing Onion Cliff Falls Barely Flowing Onion Falls Barely Flowing Slatten Falls Barely Flowing Twin Falls Barely Flowing Thurston Hatcher Falls Barely Flowing Big Bend Falls Low Kings Creek Falls Low Spoonauger 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 Bridal Veil Falls Moderate Glencannon Falls Moderate High Falls Moderate Laughing Falls Moderate Looking Glass Falls Moderate Maidenhair Falls Moderate Slick Rock Falls Moderate Camp Minnehaha Falls Barely Flowing Hickorynut Falls Barely Flowing Rainbow Falls Barely Flowing Toms Falls Barely Flowing The Cascades Barely Flowing Cascade Falls Moderate Toccoa Falls Moderate Clearwater Falls Strong Lower Falls Strong Reedy Cove Falls Strong Courthouse Falls Barely Flowing Dill Falls Barely Flowing Lower Vernal Falls Barely Flowing Second Falls Barely Flowing Yellowstone Falls Barely Flowing Woodfin Falls Barely Flowing Upper Vernal Falls Barely Flowing Upper Falls Barely Flowing Estatoah Falls Moderate Wilson Falls Moderate Timpson Falls Moderate Flat Creek Falls Barely Flowing Grotto Falls Moderate Laurel Falls Moderate Rainbow Falls Moderate Ramsey Cascades Moderate Wilson Falls Moderate Hidden Falls Moderate Isaqueena Falls Moderate Sids Falls Moderate High Falls Moderate High Falls Barely Flowing Hooker Falls Barely Flowing Shoal Creek Falls Barely Flowing Turley Falls Barely Flowing Triple Falls Barely Flowing Kennedy Falls Moderate Lower Falls Moderate Queens Falls Moderate Little Creek Falls Barely Flowing Mingo Falls Barely Flowing Mouse Creek Falls Moderate Rainbow Falls Barely Flowing Rock Creek Falls Barely Flowing Raven Cliff Falls Low Reems Creek Falls Low Slicking Falls Barely Flowing Stekoa Falls Barely Flowing Soco Falls Moderate

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Wednesday

Sunny · 87°F

Aft 88°F Mostly Sunny
Mon 87°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Tue 86°F Mostly Sunny
Wed 87°F Sunny Best
Thu 87°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Fri 83°F Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Sat 82°F Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Cherokee

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Reedy Cove Falls Strong · 29 cfs 83rd percentile
  2. 2 Lower Falls Strong · 29 cfs 83rd percentile
  3. 3 Clearwater Falls Strong · 29 cfs 83rd percentile
  4. 4 Mouse Creek Falls Moderate · 1440 cfs 71st percentile
  5. 5 High Falls Moderate · 37 cfs 69th percentile
  6. 6 Slick Rock Falls Moderate · 73 cfs 65th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Cherokee (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.

31.5 miles away
North Carolina
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Cherokee (64 waterfalls)

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

25.2 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
0.4 miles 160 ft
5.8 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
4.5 miles 800 ft

All 97 Waterfalls Near Cherokee

25.2 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
0.4 miles 160 ft
16.3 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
31.5 miles away
North Carolina
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft
5.8 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
4.5 miles 800 ft
25.9 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
9.2 miles away
Tennessee
Hard
8.0 miles 2,200 ft
4.5 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
1.2 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.6 miles 585 ft
10.8 miles away
Tennessee
Hard
5.4 miles 800 ft
13.2 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
4.2 miles 600 ft
48.1 miles away
North Carolina
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft
39.3 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
35.6 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
1.2 miles 200 ft
18.5 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
35.6 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
37 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
1.0 miles 200 ft
6.2 miles away
Tennessee
Easy
2.6 miles 314 ft
6.3 miles away
North Carolina
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

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Cherokee

Are there free waterfalls near Cherokee?

There are 61 free waterfalls near Cherokee, including Bald River Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Cherokee?

There are 21 easy waterfall hikes near Cherokee, including Bald River Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Cherokee?

There are 64 dog-friendly waterfalls near Cherokee, including Bald River Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Cherokee?

There are 69 kid-friendly waterfalls near Cherokee, including Abrams Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Cherokee?

There are 6 waterfalls that allow swimming near Cherokee, including Courthouse Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Cherokee?

The shortest waterfall hike near Cherokee is Abrams Falls at 0.1 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Cherokee?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Cherokee?

Yes, 97 waterfalls near Cherokee have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Cherokee?

The closest waterfall to Cherokee is Mingo Falls, approximately 3.4 miles away.

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