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

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

92 of 92 gauged

9 of 92 waterfalls near Cherokee are flowing strongly today

Abrams Falls Moderate Bald River Falls Low Bead and Lace Falls Moderate 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 Barely Flowing Betsy Falls Strong Fairfield Falls Strong High Falls Strong Maidenhair Falls Strong Onion Cliff Falls Strong Onion Falls Strong Slatten Falls Strong Twin Falls Strong Thurston Hatcher Falls Strong Big Bend Falls Low Kings Creek Falls Low Spoonauger Falls Low Bird Rock Falls Barely Flowing Catheys Creek Falls Barely Flowing Connestee Falls Barely Flowing Dismal Falls Barely Flowing Rainbow Falls Barely Flowing Schoolhouse Falls Barely Flowing Windy Falls Barely Flowing Whitewater Falls Barely Flowing Upper Falls Barely Flowing Toxaway Falls Barely Flowing 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 Slick Rock Falls Barely Flowing Bridal Veil Falls Barely Flowing Burningtown Falls Barely Flowing Cullasaja Falls Barely Flowing Dry Falls Barely Flowing Glen Falls Barely Flowing Highlands Falls Barely Flowing Satulah Falls Barely Flowing Cascade Falls Low Clearwater Falls Barely Flowing Lower Falls Barely Flowing Reedy Cove Falls Barely Flowing 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 Barely Flowing Wilson Falls Barely Flowing Timpson Falls Barely Flowing Flat Creek Falls Moderate Grotto Falls Moderate Laurel Falls Moderate Rainbow Falls Moderate Ramsey Cascades Moderate Wilson Falls Moderate Hidden Falls Barely Flowing Isaqueena Falls Barely Flowing Sids Falls Barely Flowing 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 Barely Flowing Lower Falls Barely Flowing Queens Falls Barely Flowing Little Creek Falls Moderate Mingo Falls Moderate Mouse Creek Falls Moderate Rainbow Falls Barely Flowing Rock Creek Falls Barely Flowing Raven Cliff Falls Barely Flowing Reems Creek Falls Moderate Slicking Falls Low Toms Falls Moderate Stekoa Falls Barely Flowing Soco Falls Moderate

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Independence Day

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms · 90°F

Tod 90°F Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Thu 90°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Fri 89°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Ind 90°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms Best
Sun 87°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mon 85°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Tue 84°F Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Cherokee

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 Fairfield Falls Strong · 409 cfs 81st percentile
  2. 2 Thurston Hatcher Falls Strong · 409 cfs 81st percentile
  3. 3 High Falls Strong · 409 cfs 81st percentile
  4. 4 Betsy Falls Strong · 409 cfs 81st percentile
  5. 5 Twin Falls Strong · 409 cfs 81st percentile
  6. 6 Slatten Falls Strong · 409 cfs 81st percentile

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🚗 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.

35.5 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.

29.1 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
0.4 miles 160 ft
32.6 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
4.5 miles 800 ft

All 92 Waterfalls Near Cherokee

17 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
5.0 miles 675 ft
17.9 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
1.2 miles 200 ft
17.9 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
1.0 miles 150 ft
22.4 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
33.2 miles away
North Carolina
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft
26.8 miles away
South Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
20.2 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
0.6 miles 150 ft
26.4 miles away
South Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
43 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
3.9 miles 700 ft
47.2 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
32.5 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
26.1 miles away
Georgia
Moderate
4.5 miles 300 ft
25.9 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
43.5 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
31.5 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
20.4 miles away
Georgia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
31.4 miles away
South Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
47.8 miles away
South Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 300 ft
9 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
8.9 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 58 free waterfalls near Cherokee, including Bald River Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Cherokee?

There are 19 easy waterfall hikes near Cherokee, including Bald River Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Cherokee?

There are 61 dog-friendly waterfalls near Cherokee, including Bald River Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Cherokee?

There are 65 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, 92 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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