Waterfall Hikes Near Cliffside, NC

424 residents
New_York Time Zone
43 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Cliffside? There are 43 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Cliffside. These trails range from easy to moderate difficulty, providing options for both casual hikers and experienced adventurers looking to explore the region's natural beauty.

Located at 35.2480°N, -81.7653°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Cliffside

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

43 of 43 gauged

37 of 43 waterfalls near Cliffside are flowing strongly today

Bead and Lace Falls Roaring Big Falls Strong Rainbow Falls Strong Rock Creek Falls Strong Blue Sea Falls Strong Crabtree Falls Strong Crystal Falls Strong Falls of Gouges Creek Strong Grassy Creek Falls Strong Mitchell Falls Strong Murphy Falls Strong Roaring Spout Falls Strong Upper Falls Strong Bradley Falls Roaring Camp Minnehaha Falls Roaring Hickorynut Falls Roaring Rainbow Falls Roaring Toms Falls Roaring The Cascades Roaring Bridal Veil Falls Strong Glencannon Falls Strong High Falls Strong Laughing Falls Strong Maidenhair Falls Strong Connestee Falls Roaring Douglas Falk Roaring Walker Falls Roaring Gordons Mill Falls Roaring Hendricks Falls Roaring High Falls Roaring Hooker Falls Roaring Pearsons Falls Roaring Shoal Creek Falls Roaring Turley Falls Roaring Triple Falls Roaring Linville Falls Roaring Lower Falls Moderate Reedy River Falls Moderate Upper Falls Moderate Pelham Falls Moderate Raven Cliff Falls Moderate Silvervale Falls Roaring Slicking Falls Moderate

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Saturday

Rain Showers Likely · 73°F

Tue 80°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Wed 81°F Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Thu 84°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Fri 78°F Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sat 73°F Rain Showers Likely Best
Sun 72°F Rain Showers Likely then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mon 75°F Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Cliffside (7 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.

Pearsons Falls waterfall

Pearsons Falls

12.3 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
0.3 miles 120 ft
Hickorynut Falls waterfall

Hickorynut Falls

38.4 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
1.4 miles 200 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Cliffside (30 waterfalls)

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

Bradley Falls waterfall

Bradley Falls

13 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Rainbow Falls waterfall

Rainbow Falls

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

The Cascades

40.4 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 43 Waterfalls Near Cliffside

Bradley Falls waterfall

Bradley Falls

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

Pearsons Falls

12.3 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
0.3 miles 120 ft
Hickorynut Falls waterfall

Hickorynut Falls

38.4 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
1.4 miles 200 ft
Rainbow Falls waterfall

Rainbow Falls

39 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
3.9 miles 700 ft
Big Falls waterfall

Big Falls

12.2 miles away
South Carolina
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
The Cascades waterfall

The Cascades

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

Camp Minnehaha Falls

22.3 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Rock Creek Falls waterfall

Rock Creek Falls

18.7 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.5 miles 500 ft

Bead and Lace Falls

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

Toms Falls

4.5 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Turley Falls

38.7 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Gordons Mill Falls waterfall

Gordons Mill Falls

24.3 miles away
South Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Shoal Creek Falls waterfall

Shoal Creek Falls

37.4 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Triple Falls waterfall

Triple Falls

34.4 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.9 miles 300 ft

Pelham Falls

8.4 miles away
South Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Hooker Falls waterfall

Hooker Falls

37.2 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
0.9 miles 50 ft
High Falls waterfall

High Falls

23 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
1.2 miles 200 ft
Bridal Veil Falls waterfall

Bridal Veil Falls

22.5 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
4.4 miles 300 ft
Rainbow Falls waterfall

Rainbow Falls

37.7 miles away
South Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Glencannon Falls

28.5 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Cliffside

Are there free waterfalls near Cliffside?

There are 26 free waterfalls near Cliffside, including Bead and Lace Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Cliffside?

There are 7 easy waterfall hikes near Cliffside, including Connestee Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Cliffside?

There are 30 dog-friendly waterfalls near Cliffside, including Bead and Lace Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Cliffside?

There are 29 kid-friendly waterfalls near Cliffside, including Bead and Lace Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Cliffside?

There are 2 waterfalls that allow swimming near Cliffside, including Hooker Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Cliffside?

The shortest waterfall hike near Cliffside is Bead and Lace Falls at 0.2 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Cliffside?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Cliffside?

Yes, 40 waterfalls near Cliffside have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Cliffside?

The closest waterfall to Cliffside is Bradley Falls, approximately 23.3 miles away.

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