Waterfall Hikes Near Cliffside, NC
within 50 miles
Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Cliffside? Luckily, there are 41 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Cliffside, making it a perfect hub for waterfall enthusiasts. These trails range from drive_up to unknown difficulty, providing options for both casual hikers and experienced adventurers looking to explore the region's natural beauty.
Map of Waterfalls Near Cliffside
Find waterfalls to hike near Cliffside
🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Cliffside (13 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
39.4 miles awayNorth Carolina
Difficulty: Easy
Trail Length: 0.25 miles
Elevation Gain: 120 ft

Hickorynut Falls
30.9 miles awayNorth Carolina
Difficulty: Easy
Trail Length: 1.4 miles
Elevation Gain: 200 ft

The Cascades
64.3 miles awayNorth Carolina
Difficulty: Easy
Trail Length: 0.8 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft
🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Cliffside (28 waterfalls)
Bring your four-legged friend along! These waterfalls welcome dogs on their trails.

Bradley Falls
40.2 miles awayNorth Carolina
Difficulty: Moderate
Trail Length: 2.0 miles
Elevation Gain: 300 ft

Pearsons Falls
39.4 miles awayNorth Carolina
Difficulty: Easy
Trail Length: 0.25 miles
Elevation Gain: 120 ft

Hickorynut Falls
30.9 miles awayNorth Carolina
Difficulty: Easy
Trail Length: 1.4 miles
Elevation Gain: 200 ft

Rainbow Falls
31.5 miles awayNorth Carolina
Difficulty: Moderate
Trail Length: 3.9 miles
Elevation Gain: 700 ft

The Cascades
64.3 miles awayNorth Carolina
Difficulty: Easy
Trail Length: 0.8 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft
All Hiking Trails Near Cliffside With Waterfalls

Linville Falls
12.7 miles awayNorth Carolina
Difficulty: Moderate
Trail Length: 1.6 miles
Elevation Gain: 250 ft

Laughing Falls
12.7 miles awayNorth Carolina
Difficulty: Moderate
Trail Length: 2.0 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft

Maidenhair Falls
14 miles awayNorth Carolina
Difficulty: Moderate
Trail Length: 2.0 miles
Elevation Gain: 300 ft

Grassy Creek Falls
18 miles awayNorth Carolina
Difficulty: Easy
Trail Length: 1.5 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft

Upper Falls
53.9 miles awayNorth Carolina
Difficulty: Moderate
Trail Length: 3.3 miles
Elevation Gain: 500 ft

Raven Cliff Falls
71.5 miles awaySouth Carolina
Difficulty: Moderate
Trail Length: 4.0 miles
Elevation Gain: 400 ft

Crystal Falls
20.6 miles awayNorth Carolina
Difficulty: Unknown
Trail Length: 0.0 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft

Crabtree Falls
20.1 miles awayNorth Carolina
Difficulty: Moderate
Trail Length: 2.5 miles
Elevation Gain: 500 ft

Murphy Falls
20.6 miles awayNorth Carolina
Difficulty: Moderate
Trail Length: 4.0 miles
Elevation Gain: 300 ft

Upper Falls
32.8 miles awaySouth Carolina
Difficulty: Moderate
Trail Length: 4.6 miles
Elevation Gain: 800 ft

Lower Falls
32.7 miles awaySouth Carolina
Difficulty: Moderate
Trail Length: 2.4 miles
Elevation Gain: 200 ft

Reedy River Falls
7.2 miles awaySouth Carolina
Difficulty: Easy
Trail Length: 0.5 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft

Falls of Gouges Creek
44 miles awayNorth Carolina
Difficulty: Moderate
Trail Length: 2.0 miles
Elevation Gain: 300 ft

Mitchell Falls
38.7 miles awayNorth Carolina
Difficulty: Moderate
Trail Length: 2.0 miles
Elevation Gain: 300 ft

Roaring Spout Falls
31.9 miles awayNorth Carolina
Difficulty: Unknown
Trail Length: 0.0 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft

Slicking Falls
24.4 miles awaySouth Carolina
Difficulty: Easy
Trail Length: 0.5 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft

Blue Sea Falls
67.9 miles awayNorth Carolina
Difficulty: Unknown
Trail Length: 0.0 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft

Douglas Falk
66.8 miles awayNorth Carolina
Difficulty: Unknown
Trail Length: 0.0 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft

Walker Falls
53.3 miles awayNorth Carolina
Difficulty: Drive Up
Trail Length: 0.0 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft

Reems Creek Falls
59.2 miles awayNorth Carolina
Difficulty: Easy
Trail Length: 1.0 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft