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
33.3 miles awayNorth Carolina
Difficulty: Easy
Trail Length: 1.0 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft

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

High Falls
13.1 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
18.4 miles awayNorth Carolina
Difficulty: Moderate
Trail Length: 2.9 miles
Elevation Gain: 300 ft

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

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

Schoolhouse Falls
72 miles awayNorth Carolina
Difficulty: Easy
Trail Length: 2.5 miles
Elevation Gain: 200 ft

Slatten Falls
68 miles awayNorth Carolina
Difficulty: Easy
Trail Length: 1.5 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft

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

Windy Falls
31.3 miles awayNorth Carolina
Difficulty: Hard
Trail Length: 3.0 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft

Onion Cliff Falls
64.7 miles awayNorth Carolina
Difficulty: Moderate
Trail Length: 1.0 miles
Elevation Gain: 200 ft

Maidenhair Falls
16.2 miles awayNorth Carolina
Difficulty: Moderate
Trail Length: 2.5 miles
Elevation Gain: 300 ft

Betsy Falls
12.4 miles awayNorth Carolina
Difficulty: Unknown
Trail Length: 0.0 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft

Twin Falls
16.3 miles awayNorth Carolina
Difficulty: Moderate
Trail Length: 4.0 miles
Elevation Gain: 500 ft

Fairfield Falls
16.5 miles awayNorth Carolina
Difficulty: Unknown
Trail Length: 0.0 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft

Woodfin Falls
35.1 miles awayNorth Carolina
Difficulty: Unknown
Trail Length: 0.0 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft

Onion Falls
20.3 miles awayNorth Carolina
Difficulty: Unknown
Trail Length: 0.0 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft

High Falls
44.6 miles awayNorth Carolina
Difficulty: Easy
Trail Length: 1.2 miles
Elevation Gain: 200 ft

Thurston Hatcher Falls
10.4 miles awayNorth Carolina
Difficulty: Unknown
Trail Length: 0.0 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft

Douglas Falk
16.2 miles awayNorth Carolina
Difficulty: Unknown
Trail Length: 0.0 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft

Upper Falls
25.5 miles awaySouth Carolina
Difficulty: Moderate
Trail Length: 4.6 miles
Elevation Gain: 800 ft

Reedy River Falls
25.5 miles awaySouth Carolina
Difficulty: Easy
Trail Length: 0.5 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft

Lower Falls
25.5 miles awaySouth Carolina
Difficulty: Moderate
Trail Length: 2.4 miles
Elevation Gain: 200 ft

Clearwater Falls
39.6 miles awaySouth Carolina
Difficulty: Unknown
Trail Length: 0.0 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft

Lower Falls
59 miles awaySouth Carolina
Difficulty: Moderate
Trail Length: 2.4 miles
Elevation Gain: 300 ft

Upper Falls
13.7 miles awayNorth Carolina
Difficulty: Easy
Trail Length: 0.5 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft