Waterfall Hikes Near Etowah, NC

7,689 residents
New York Time Zone
92 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Etowah? There are 92 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Etowah. 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 35.3061°N, -82.5902°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Etowah

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

92 of 92 gauged

26 of 92 waterfalls near Etowah are flowing strongly today

Bead and Lace Falls Moderate Berties Falls Moderate 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 Low Catheys Creek Falls Low Connestee Falls Low Dismal Falls Low Rainbow Falls Low Schoolhouse Falls Low Windy Falls Low Whitewater Falls Low Upper Falls Low Toxaway Falls Low Bradley Falls Strong Camp Minnehaha Falls Strong Hickorynut Falls Strong Rainbow Falls Strong Toms Falls Strong The Cascades Strong 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 Buckeye Falls Roaring Spivey Falls Roaring Clearwater Falls Low Lower Falls Low Reedy Cove Falls Low Courthouse Falls Strong Dill Falls Strong Lower Vernal Falls Strong Second Falls Strong Yellowstone Falls Strong Woodfin Falls Strong Upper Vernal Falls Strong Upper Falls Strong Douglas Falk Roaring Walker Falls Roaring Estatoah Falls Low Flat Creek Falls Roaring Hidden Falls Barely Flowing Isaqueena 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 Little Creek Falls Roaring Mingo Falls Roaring Lower Falls Low Reedy River Falls Low Upper Falls Low Mouse Creek Falls Strong Pelham Falls Strong Ramsey Cascades Roaring Raven Cliff Falls Barely Flowing Reems Creek Falls Strong Slicking Falls Low Soco Falls Strong

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Tuesday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms · 88°F

Aft 84°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mon 88°F Patchy Fog then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Tue 88°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms Best
Wed 91°F Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Thu 93°F Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Fri 94°F Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Ind 92°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Etowah

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Ramsey Cascades Roaring · 675 cfs 100th percentile
  2. 2 Spivey Falls Roaring · 344 cfs 100th percentile
  3. 3 Flat Creek Falls Roaring · 62 cfs 100th percentile
  4. 4 Buckeye Falls Roaring · 344 cfs 100th percentile
  5. 5 Little Creek Falls Roaring · 337 cfs 99th percentile
  6. 6 Mingo Falls Roaring · 337 cfs 99th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Etowah (18 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.

13.7 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
0.9 miles 50 ft
12.9 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
1.2 miles 200 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Etowah (64 waterfalls)

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

13.3 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.9 miles 300 ft

All 92 Waterfalls Near Etowah

22.4 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
45.6 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
18.8 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
13.7 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
3.3 miles 500 ft
25.2 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
4.2 miles 600 ft
42.4 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
4.0 miles 300 ft
14.9 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.5 miles 500 ft
18.5 miles away
South Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
35.4 miles away
Georgia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
12.8 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
33.8 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
48.6 miles away
Tennessee
Hard
8.0 miles 2,200 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Etowah

Are there free waterfalls near Etowah?

There are 58 free waterfalls near Etowah, including Bead and Lace Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Etowah?

There are 18 easy waterfall hikes near Etowah, including Connestee Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Etowah?

There are 64 dog-friendly waterfalls near Etowah, including Bead and Lace Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Etowah?

There are 63 kid-friendly waterfalls near Etowah, including Bead and Lace Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Etowah?

There are 5 waterfalls that allow swimming near Etowah, including Courthouse Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Etowah?

The shortest waterfall hike near Etowah is Bead and Lace Falls at 0.1 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Etowah?

The tallest waterfall near Etowah is Buckeye Falls at 475 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Etowah?

Yes, 89 waterfalls near Etowah have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Etowah?

The closest waterfall to Etowah is Turley Falls, approximately 3.7 miles away.