Waterfall Hikes Near Dillsboro, NC

231 residents
New York Time Zone
102 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Dillsboro? There are 102 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Dillsboro. 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 35.3706°N, -83.2527°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Dillsboro

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

102 of 102 gauged

36 of 102 waterfalls near Dillsboro are flowing strongly today

Abrams Falls Roaring Anna Ruby Falls Moderate Bald River Falls Moderate Bead and Lace Falls Strong Bemis Camp Falls Strong Big Falls Strong Leatherwood Falls Strong Middle Falls Strong Santeetlah Bluff Falls Strong Sassafras Falls Strong Upper Falls Strong Stewart Falls Strong Berties Falls Strong 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 Barely Flowing Kings Creek Falls Barely Flowing Spoonauger Falls Barely Flowing Big Falls Barely Flowing Rainbow Falls Barely Flowing Rock Creek Falls Barely Flowing 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 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 Low Toccoa Falls Low Clearwater Falls Strong Lower Falls Strong Reedy Cove Falls Strong 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 Roaring Wilson Falls Roaring Timpson Falls Roaring Flat Creek Falls Roaring Grotto Falls Roaring Laurel Falls Roaring Rainbow Falls Roaring Ramsey Cascades Roaring Wilson Falls Roaring Haynes Falls Strong Hidden Falls Barely Flowing Isaqueena Falls Barely Flowing Sids Falls Barely Flowing High Falls Moderate High Falls Low Hooker Falls Low Pearsons Falls Low Shoal Creek Falls Low Turley Falls Low Triple Falls Low Kennedy Falls Moderate Lower Falls Moderate Queens Falls Moderate Little Creek Falls Roaring Mingo Falls Roaring Mouse Creek Falls Strong Raven Cliff Falls Barely Flowing Reems Creek Falls Roaring Slicking Falls Barely Flowing Stekoa Falls Moderate Soco Falls Moderate

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Tuesday

Mostly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely · 89°F

Mon 88°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Tue 89°F Mostly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely Best
Wed 92°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Thu 94°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Fri 94°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Ind 93°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 91°F Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Dillsboro

Updated 17 minutes ago

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

  1. 1 Little Creek Falls Roaring · 1560 cfs 99th percentile
  2. 2 Mingo Falls Roaring · 1560 cfs 99th percentile
  3. 3 Flat Creek Falls Roaring · 93 cfs 96th percentile
  4. 4 Abrams Falls Roaring · 924 cfs 95th percentile
  5. 5 Laurel Falls Roaring · 405 cfs 94th percentile
  6. 6 Lower Vernal Falls Roaring · 40 cfs 94th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Dillsboro (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.

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

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Dillsboro (67 waterfalls)

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

29.1 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
0.4 miles 160 ft

All 102 Waterfalls Near Dillsboro

31.4 miles away
South Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
9 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
8.9 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
18.5 miles away
South Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
9.1 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
15.2 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
37.9 miles away
Georgia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
13.4 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
0.5 miles 100 ft
13.9 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
13.7 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
0.9 miles 50 ft
13.3 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.9 miles 300 ft
9.4 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
12.9 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
1.2 miles 200 ft
18.2 miles away
South Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
9.9 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
10.2 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
4.5 miles 400 ft
10.2 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
0.5 miles 100 ft
12.4 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
4.4 miles 300 ft
26.8 miles away
Georgia
Moderate
4.3 miles 500 ft
25.3 miles away
South Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Dillsboro

Are there free waterfalls near Dillsboro?

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

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Dillsboro?

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

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Dillsboro?

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

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Dillsboro?

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

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Dillsboro?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Dillsboro?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near Dillsboro?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Dillsboro?

Yes, 102 waterfalls near Dillsboro have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Dillsboro?

The closest waterfall to Dillsboro is Mingo Falls, approximately 8.8 miles away.