Waterfall Hikes Near Columbus, NC
within 50 miles
Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Columbus? Luckily, there are 77 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Columbus, 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 Columbus
Find waterfalls to hike near Columbus
🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Columbus (32 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 Columbus (55 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 Columbus With Waterfalls
Maidenhair Falls
14 miles awayNorth Carolina
Difficulty: Moderate
Trail Length: 2.0 miles
Elevation Gain: 300 ft
Looking Glass Falls
39.1 miles awayNorth Carolina
Difficulty: Drive Up
Trail Length: 0.1 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft
Slick Rock Falls
40.3 miles awayNorth Carolina
Difficulty: Easy
Trail Length: 0.1 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft
High Falls
20.5 miles awayNorth Carolina
Difficulty: Easy
Trail Length: 1.2 miles
Elevation Gain: 200 ft
Raven Cliff Falls
71.5 miles awaySouth Carolina
Difficulty: Moderate
Trail Length: 4.0 miles
Elevation Gain: 400 ft
Catheys Creek Falls
34.2 miles awayNorth Carolina
Difficulty: Easy
Trail Length: 0.2 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft
Connestee Falls
70.2 miles awayNorth Carolina
Difficulty: Easy
Trail Length: 0.1 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 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
Upper Falls
53.9 miles awayNorth Carolina
Difficulty: Moderate
Trail Length: 3.3 miles
Elevation Gain: 500 ft
Blue Sea Falls
67.9 miles awayNorth Carolina
Difficulty: Unknown
Trail Length: 0.0 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 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
Courthouse Falls
13.9 miles awayNorth Carolina
Difficulty: Easy
Trail Length: 0.5 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft
Yellowstone Falls
56.9 miles awayNorth Carolina
Difficulty: Moderate
Trail Length: 3.0 miles
Elevation Gain: 400 ft
Second Falls
56.6 miles awayNorth Carolina
Difficulty: Easy
Trail Length: 0.6 miles
Elevation Gain: 100 ft
Bird Rock Falls
31.5 miles awayNorth Carolina
Difficulty: Easy
Trail Length: 0.5 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