Waterfall Hikes Near Chimney Rock Village, NC

220 residents
New York Time Zone
76 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Chimney Rock Village? There are 76 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Chimney Rock Village. 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 35.4503°N, -82.2550°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Chimney Rock Village

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

75 of 76 gauged

19 of 75 waterfalls near Chimney Rock Village are flowing strongly today

Bead and Lace Falls Moderate Betsy Falls Moderate Fairfield Falls Moderate Maidenhair Falls Moderate Onion Cliff Falls Moderate Slatten Falls Moderate Twin Falls Moderate Big Falls Strong Rainbow Falls Strong Rock Creek Falls Strong Big Falls Barely Flowing 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 Toxaway Falls Barely Flowing 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 Low Camp Minnehaha Falls Low Hickorynut Falls Low Rainbow Falls Low Toms Falls Low The Cascades Low Bridal Veil Falls Roaring Glencannon Falls Roaring High Falls Roaring Laughing Falls Roaring Looking Glass Falls Roaring Maidenhair Falls Roaring Slick Rock Falls Roaring Buckeye Falls Moderate Spivey Falls Moderate Coon Den Falls Moderate Jones Falls Moderate Laurel Falls Moderate Courthouse Falls Strong Dill Falls Strong Lower Vernal Falls Strong Second Falls Strong Yellowstone Falls Strong Woodfin Falls Strong Upper Vernal Falls Strong Upper Falls Strong Douglas Falk Barely Flowing Walker Falls Barely Flowing Flat Creek Falls Barely Flowing High Falls Moderate Hooker Falls Moderate Pearsons Falls Moderate Shoal Creek Falls Moderate Turley Falls Moderate Triple Falls Moderate Linville Falls Low Lower Falls Low Reedy River Falls Low Upper Falls Low Mingo Falls Moderate Pelham Falls Moderate Raven Cliff Falls Strong Reedy Cove Falls Barely Flowing Reems Creek Falls Barely Flowing Slicking Falls Low Soco Falls Barely Flowing

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Monday

Sunny · 91°F

Fri 89°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sat 89°F Patchy Fog then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 89°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mon 91°F Sunny Best
Tue 87°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Wed 87°F Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Thu 88°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Chimney Rock Village

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Maidenhair Falls Strong · 84 cfs 86th percentile
  2. 2 Looking Glass Falls Strong · 84 cfs 86th percentile
  3. 3 Laughing Falls Strong · 84 cfs 86th percentile
  4. 4 High Falls Strong · 84 cfs 86th percentile
  5. 5 Glencannon Falls Strong · 84 cfs 86th percentile
  6. 6 Bridal Veil Falls Strong · 84 cfs 86th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Chimney Rock Village (15 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.

Hickorynut Falls waterfall

Hickorynut Falls

15.8 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
1.4 miles 200 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Chimney Rock Village (56 waterfalls)

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

Rainbow Falls waterfall

Rainbow Falls

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

The Cascades

13.9 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Bead and Lace Falls

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

Toms Falls

16.4 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 76 Waterfalls Near Chimney Rock Village

Rainbow Falls waterfall

Rainbow Falls

16.4 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
3.9 miles 700 ft
Hickorynut Falls waterfall

Hickorynut Falls

15.8 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
1.4 miles 200 ft
The Cascades waterfall

The Cascades

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

Camp Minnehaha Falls

14.5 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Bead and Lace Falls

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

Toms Falls

16.4 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Bradley Falls waterfall

Bradley Falls

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

Pearsons Falls

31 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
0.3 miles 120 ft
Mitchell Falls waterfall

Mitchell Falls

29.5 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft

Turley Falls

6 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Blue Sea Falls waterfall

Blue Sea Falls

24.2 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Douglas Falk

20 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Walker Falls waterfall

Walker Falls

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

Big Falls

30.8 miles away
South Carolina
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft

Roaring Spout Falls

42.8 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Upper Falls waterfall

Upper Falls

30.1 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
3.3 miles 500 ft
Rock Creek Falls waterfall

Rock Creek Falls

37.4 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.5 miles 500 ft

Murphy Falls

40.1 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
4.0 miles 300 ft
Crabtree Falls waterfall

Crabtree Falls

40.1 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.5 miles 500 ft
High Falls waterfall

High Falls

13.7 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
1.2 miles 200 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Chimney Rock Village

Are there free waterfalls near Chimney Rock Village?

There are 49 free waterfalls near Chimney Rock Village, including Bead and Lace Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Chimney Rock Village?

There are 15 easy waterfall hikes near Chimney Rock Village, including Connestee Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Chimney Rock Village?

There are 56 dog-friendly waterfalls near Chimney Rock Village, including Bead and Lace Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Chimney Rock Village?

There are 52 kid-friendly waterfalls near Chimney Rock Village, including Bead and Lace Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Chimney Rock Village?

There are 5 waterfalls that allow swimming near Chimney Rock Village, including Courthouse Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Chimney Rock Village?

The shortest waterfall hike near Chimney Rock Village is Bead and Lace Falls at 0.1 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Chimney Rock Village?

The tallest waterfall near Chimney Rock Village is Buckeye Falls at 475 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Chimney Rock Village?

Yes, 73 waterfalls near Chimney Rock Village have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Chimney Rock Village?

The closest waterfall to Chimney Rock Village is Rainbow Falls, approximately 0.1 miles away.

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