Waterfall Hikes Near Cherokee, NC

1,604 residents
New_York Time Zone
92 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Cherokee? There are 92 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

Find waterfalls to hike near Cherokee

🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Cherokee (19 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.

Soco Falls waterfall

Soco Falls

6 miles away
North Carolina
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Cherokee (61 waterfalls)

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

Mingo Falls waterfall

Mingo Falls

29 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
0.4 miles 160 ft
Soco Falls waterfall

Soco Falls

6 miles away
North Carolina
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft
Flat Creek Falls waterfall

Flat Creek Falls

5.8 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
4.5 miles 800 ft

All Hiking Trails Near Cherokee With Waterfalls

Slatten Falls waterfall

Slatten Falls

33.3 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Upper Vernal Falls waterfall

Upper Vernal Falls

27 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Lower Vernal Falls waterfall

Lower Vernal Falls

26.9 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Glen Falls waterfall

Glen Falls

14.8 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.0 miles 400 ft
Dill Falls waterfall

Dill Falls

16.8 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Queens Falls waterfall

Queens Falls

38.2 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.5 miles 300 ft
Highlands Falls waterfall

Highlands Falls

46.6 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Estatoah Falls waterfall

Estatoah Falls

50 miles away
Georgia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Upper Falls waterfall

Upper Falls

18.4 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
3.3 miles 500 ft
Satulah Falls waterfall

Satulah Falls

36.7 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Second Falls waterfall

Second Falls

19.1 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft
Yellowstone Falls waterfall

Yellowstone Falls

19.2 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
3.0 miles 400 ft
Courthouse Falls waterfall

Courthouse Falls

19.5 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft
Maidenhair Falls waterfall

Maidenhair Falls

35.9 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.5 miles 300 ft
Berties Falls waterfall

Berties Falls

41 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Twin Falls waterfall

Twin Falls

36 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
4.0 miles 500 ft
Fairfield Falls waterfall

Fairfield Falls

36.2 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Schoolhouse Falls waterfall

Schoolhouse Falls

33.3 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
2.5 miles 200 ft
Dismal Falls waterfall

Dismal Falls

31 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Lower Falls waterfall

Lower Falls

33.4 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
0.5 miles 100 ft

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