Waterfall Hikes Near Etowah, NC
within 50 miles
Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Etowah? Luckily, there are 101 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Etowah, 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 Etowah
Find waterfalls to hike near Etowah
🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Etowah (42 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.

Shoal Creek Falls
10 miles awayNorth Carolina
Difficulty: Easy
Trail Length: 1.0 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft

Hooker Falls
37.2 miles awayNorth Carolina
Difficulty: Easy
Trail Length: 0.9 miles
Elevation Gain: 50 ft

High Falls
38.6 miles awayNorth Carolina
Difficulty: Easy
Trail Length: 1.2 miles
Elevation Gain: 200 ft
🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Etowah (68 waterfalls)
Bring your four-legged friend along! These waterfalls welcome dogs on their trails.

Triple Falls
23.3 miles awayNorth Carolina
Difficulty: Moderate
Trail Length: 2.9 miles
Elevation Gain: 300 ft

Hooker Falls
37.2 miles awayNorth Carolina
Difficulty: Easy
Trail Length: 0.9 miles
Elevation Gain: 50 ft

High Falls
38.6 miles awayNorth Carolina
Difficulty: Easy
Trail Length: 1.2 miles
Elevation Gain: 200 ft
All Hiking Trails Near Etowah With Waterfalls

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

Courthouse Falls
52 miles awayNorth Carolina
Difficulty: Easy
Trail Length: 0.5 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft

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

Big Falls
6.7 miles awaySouth Carolina
Difficulty: Moderate
Trail Length: 2.0 miles
Elevation Gain: 300 ft

Bird Rock Falls
23.9 miles awayNorth Carolina
Difficulty: Easy
Trail Length: 0.5 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft

Dill Falls
30.2 miles awayNorth Carolina
Difficulty: Easy
Trail Length: 0.5 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft

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

Bead and Lace Falls
34.4 miles awayNorth Carolina
Difficulty: Moderate
Trail Length: 2.0 miles
Elevation Gain: 300 ft

Lower Vernal Falls
22.2 miles awayNorth Carolina
Difficulty: Unknown
Trail Length: 0.0 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft

Upper Vernal Falls
22.2 miles awayNorth Carolina
Difficulty: Unknown
Trail Length: 0.0 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft

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

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

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

Toms Falls
6.4 miles awayNorth Carolina
Difficulty: Easy
Trail Length: 0.5 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft

The Cascades
21 miles awayNorth Carolina
Difficulty: Easy
Trail Length: 0.8 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft

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

Dismal Falls
56.1 miles awayNorth Carolina
Difficulty: Unknown
Trail Length: 0.0 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft

Toxaway Falls
37.8 miles awayNorth Carolina
Difficulty: Drive Up
Trail Length: 0.0 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft

Reedy Cove Falls
28.8 miles awaySouth Carolina
Difficulty: Easy
Trail Length: 0.5 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft

Whitewater Falls
37.3 miles awayNorth Carolina
Difficulty: Easy
Trail Length: 0.6 miles
Elevation Gain: 200 ft