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

20 of 102 waterfalls near Cullowhee are flowing strongly today

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

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Monday

Mostly Sunny · 91°F

Aft 87°F Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Thu 88°F Widespread Fog then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Fri 89°F Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sat 89°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 90°F Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mon 91°F Mostly Sunny Best
Tue 90°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Cullowhee

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 Mouse Creek Falls Roaring · 1490 cfs 96th percentile
  2. 2 Mingo Falls Roaring · 476 cfs 91st percentile
  3. 3 Little Creek Falls Roaring · 476 cfs 91st percentile
  4. 4 Haynes Falls Roaring · 115 cfs 90th percentile
  5. 5 Abrams Falls Strong · 540 cfs 86th percentile
  6. 6 Anna Ruby Falls Strong · 180 cfs 86th 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.

35.6 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
1.2 miles 200 ft
31.5 miles away
North Carolina
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft

All 102 Waterfalls Near Cullowhee

10.8 miles away
Tennessee
Hard
5.4 miles 800 ft
16.2 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.9 miles 300 ft
34.2 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
1.2 miles 200 ft
17.2 miles away
South Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
37.7 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
3.5 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
4.4 miles 300 ft
25.1 miles away
South Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
47.9 miles away
South Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
29.1 miles away
South Carolina
Moderate
4.0 miles 400 ft
40.9 miles away
Georgia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
24 miles away
South Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
49.5 miles away
Georgia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
37.7 miles away
South Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
37.4 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.5 miles 500 ft
10.4 miles away
South Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
9.4 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
6.2 miles away
Tennessee
Easy
2.6 miles 314 ft
10.5 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
6.6 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
6.6 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 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.

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