Waterfall Hikes Near Cliffside, NC

424 residents
New York Time Zone
51 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Cliffside? There are 51 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Cliffside. 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 35.2480°N, -81.7653°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Cliffside

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

51 of 51 gauged

13 of 51 waterfalls near Cliffside are flowing strongly today

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

Updated 32 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Monday

Mostly Sunny · 90°F

Wed 84°F Areas Of Fog then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Thu 86°F Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Fri 86°F Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sat 88°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 89°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mon 90°F Mostly Sunny Best
Tue 91°F Mostly Sunny

Flowing best right now near Cliffside

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Slicking Falls Roaring · 4 cfs 91st percentile
  2. 2 Hendricks Falls Strong · 282 cfs 89th percentile
  3. 3 Bird Rock Falls Strong · 193 cfs 85th percentile
  4. 4 Catheys Creek Falls Strong · 193 cfs 85th percentile
  5. 5 Connestee Falls Strong · 193 cfs 85th percentile
  6. 6 Pelham Falls Strong · 106 cfs 78th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Cliffside (11 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

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

Hickorynut Falls

11.7 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
1.4 miles 200 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Cliffside (37 waterfalls)

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

Bradley Falls waterfall

Bradley Falls

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

Rainbow Falls

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

The Cascades

9.7 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 51 Waterfalls Near Cliffside

Bradley Falls waterfall

Bradley Falls

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

Pearsons Falls

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

Hickorynut Falls

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

Rainbow Falls

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

Big Falls

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

The Cascades

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

Camp Minnehaha Falls

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

Rock Creek Falls

45.6 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.5 miles 500 ft

Bead and Lace Falls

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

Toms Falls

7.2 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Turley Falls

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

Gordons Mill Falls

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

Shoal Creek Falls

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

Triple Falls

6.4 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.9 miles 300 ft

Pelham Falls

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

Hooker Falls

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

High Falls

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

Bridal Veil Falls

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

Rainbow Falls

3.5 miles away
South Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Glencannon Falls

31.4 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 33 free waterfalls near Cliffside, including Bead and Lace Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Cliffside?

There are 11 easy waterfall hikes near Cliffside, including Connestee Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Cliffside?

There are 37 dog-friendly waterfalls near Cliffside, including Bead and Lace Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Cliffside?

There are 36 kid-friendly waterfalls near Cliffside, including Bead and Lace Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Cliffside?

There are 3 waterfalls that allow swimming near Cliffside, including Courthouse Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Cliffside?

The shortest waterfall hike near Cliffside is Bead and Lace Falls at 0.1 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, 48 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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