Waterfall Hikes Near Cullowhee, NC

6,715 residents
New York Time Zone
102 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Cullowhee? There are 102 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Cullowhee. 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 35.3097°N, -83.1816°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Cullowhee

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

102 of 102 gauged

26 of 102 waterfalls near Cullowhee are flowing strongly today

Abrams Falls Roaring Anna Ruby Falls Low Bald River Falls Moderate Bead and Lace Falls Moderate Bemis Camp Falls Moderate Big Falls Moderate Leatherwood Falls Moderate Middle Falls Moderate Santeetlah Bluff Falls Moderate Sassafras Falls Moderate Upper Falls Moderate Stewart Falls Moderate Berties Falls Strong Betsy Falls Moderate Fairfield Falls Moderate High Falls Moderate Maidenhair Falls Moderate Onion Cliff Falls Moderate Onion Falls Moderate Slatten Falls Moderate Twin Falls Moderate Thurston Hatcher Falls Moderate Big Bend Falls Barely Flowing Kings Creek Falls Barely Flowing Spoonauger Falls Barely Flowing Big Falls Low Rainbow Falls Low Rock Creek Falls Low Bird Rock Falls Moderate Catheys Creek Falls Moderate Connestee Falls Moderate Dismal Falls Moderate Rainbow Falls Moderate Schoolhouse Falls Moderate Windy Falls Moderate Whitewater Falls Moderate Upper Falls Moderate Toxaway Falls Moderate Bradley Falls Moderate Camp Minnehaha Falls Moderate Hickorynut Falls Moderate Rainbow Falls Moderate Toms Falls Moderate The Cascades Moderate Bridal Veil Falls Barely Flowing Glencannon Falls Barely Flowing High Falls Barely Flowing Laughing Falls Barely Flowing Looking Glass Falls Barely Flowing Maidenhair Falls Barely Flowing Slick Rock Falls Barely Flowing Bridal Veil Falls Moderate Burningtown Falls Moderate Cullasaja Falls Moderate Dry Falls Moderate Glen Falls Moderate Highlands Falls Moderate Satulah Falls Moderate Cascade Falls Roaring Toccoa Falls Roaring Clearwater Falls Moderate Lower Falls Moderate Reedy Cove Falls Moderate Courthouse Falls Roaring Dill Falls Roaring Lower Vernal Falls Roaring Second Falls Roaring Yellowstone Falls Roaring Woodfin Falls Roaring Upper Vernal Falls Roaring Upper Falls Roaring Estatoah Falls Moderate Wilson Falls Moderate Timpson Falls Moderate Flat Creek Falls Roaring Grotto Falls Roaring Laurel Falls Roaring Rainbow Falls Roaring Ramsey Cascades Roaring Wilson Falls Roaring Haynes Falls Moderate Hidden Falls Barely Flowing Isaqueena Falls Barely Flowing Sids Falls Barely Flowing High Falls Moderate High Falls Barely Flowing Hooker Falls Barely Flowing Pearsons Falls Barely Flowing Shoal Creek Falls Barely Flowing Turley Falls Barely Flowing Triple Falls Barely Flowing Kennedy Falls Roaring Lower Falls Roaring Queens Falls Roaring Little Creek Falls Roaring Mingo Falls Roaring Mouse Creek Falls Strong Raven Cliff Falls Moderate Reems Creek Falls Strong Slicking Falls Low Stekoa Falls Moderate Soco Falls Strong

Updated 18 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Tuesday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms · 90°F

Aft 82°F Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Mon 88°F Patchy Fog then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Tue 90°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms Best
Wed 91°F Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Thu 92°F Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Fri 91°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Ind 90°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Cullowhee

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Abrams Falls Roaring · 790 cfs 100th percentile
  2. 2 Flat Creek Falls Roaring · 99 cfs 100th percentile
  3. 3 Grotto Falls Roaring · 675 cfs 100th percentile
  4. 4 Wilson Falls Roaring · 675 cfs 100th percentile
  5. 5 Laurel Falls Roaring · 675 cfs 100th percentile
  6. 6 Ramsey Cascades Roaring · 675 cfs 100th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Cullowhee (23 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.

47.7 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
1.2 miles 200 ft
35.5 miles away
North Carolina
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft

All 102 Waterfalls Near Cullowhee

17.9 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
47.7 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
1.2 miles 200 ft
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
47.6 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
18.3 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
1.0 miles 200 ft
35.5 miles away
North Carolina
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft
40.5 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
16.1 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
12 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
12.1 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
12.2 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
33.9 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
32.6 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
4.5 miles 800 ft
9.1 miles away
North Carolina
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft
36.3 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
13.8 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
3.3 miles 500 ft
14.9 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft
18.6 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.5 miles 300 ft
44.6 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
4.0 miles 500 ft
8 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
0.3 miles 50 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Cullowhee

Are there free waterfalls near Cullowhee?

There are 62 free waterfalls near Cullowhee, including Bald River Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Cullowhee?

There are 23 easy waterfall hikes near Cullowhee, including Anna Ruby Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Cullowhee?

There are 67 dog-friendly waterfalls near Cullowhee, including Anna Ruby Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Cullowhee?

There are 71 kid-friendly waterfalls near Cullowhee, including Abrams Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Cullowhee?

There are 6 waterfalls that allow swimming near Cullowhee, including Courthouse Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Cullowhee?

The shortest waterfall hike near Cullowhee is Abrams Falls at 0.1 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Cullowhee?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Cullowhee?

Yes, 102 waterfalls near Cullowhee have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Cullowhee?

The closest waterfall to Cullowhee is Thurston Hatcher Falls, approximately 5.8 miles away.