Waterfall Hikes Near Fontana Dam, NC
within 50 miles
Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Fontana Dam? Luckily, there are 78 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Fontana Dam, 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 Fontana Dam
Find waterfalls to hike near Fontana Dam
🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Fontana Dam (34 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.
Lower Falls
20.1 miles awayNorth Carolina
Difficulty: Easy
Trail Length: 0.5 miles
Elevation Gain: 100 ft
Santeetlah Bluff Falls
35.8 miles awayNorth Carolina
Difficulty: Easy
Trail Length: 1.0 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft
🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Fontana Dam (47 waterfalls)
Bring your four-legged friend along! These waterfalls welcome dogs on their trails.
Lower Falls
20.1 miles awayNorth Carolina
Difficulty: Easy
Trail Length: 0.5 miles
Elevation Gain: 100 ft
Santeetlah Bluff Falls
35.8 miles awayNorth Carolina
Difficulty: Easy
Trail Length: 1.0 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft
Bemis Camp Falls
35.6 miles awayNorth Carolina
Difficulty: Moderate
Trail Length: 2.0 miles
Elevation Gain: 300 ft
All Hiking Trails Near Fontana Dam With Waterfalls
Lower Falls
20.1 miles awayNorth Carolina
Difficulty: Easy
Trail Length: 0.5 miles
Elevation Gain: 100 ft
Abrams Falls
49.3 miles awayTennessee
Difficulty: Moderate
Trail Length: 5.0 miles
Elevation Gain: 675 ft
Stewart Falls
35.8 miles awayNorth Carolina
Difficulty: Unknown
Trail Length: 0.0 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft
Santeetlah Bluff Falls
35.8 miles awayNorth Carolina
Difficulty: Easy
Trail Length: 1.0 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft
Bemis Camp Falls
35.6 miles awayNorth Carolina
Difficulty: Moderate
Trail Length: 2.0 miles
Elevation Gain: 300 ft
Kennedy Falls
48.7 miles awayNorth Carolina
Difficulty: Unknown
Trail Length: 0.0 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft
Big Falls
38.8 miles awayNorth Carolina
Difficulty: Moderate
Trail Length: 2.5 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft
Sassafras Falls
44.1 miles awayNorth Carolina
Difficulty: Easy
Trail Length: 1.5 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft
Queens Falls
43.6 miles awayNorth Carolina
Difficulty: Moderate
Trail Length: 2.5 miles
Elevation Gain: 300 ft
Middle Falls
38.3 miles awayNorth Carolina
Difficulty: Moderate
Trail Length: 4.5 miles
Elevation Gain: 400 ft
Upper Falls
37.4 miles awayNorth Carolina
Difficulty: Easy
Trail Length: 0.5 miles
Elevation Gain: 100 ft
Leatherwood Falls
30.1 miles awayNorth Carolina
Difficulty: Easy
Trail Length: 0.4 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft
Bald River Falls
27.4 miles awayTennessee
Difficulty: Drive Up
Trail Length: 0.0 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft
Laurel Falls
6.8 miles awayTennessee
Difficulty: Easy
Trail Length: 2.6 miles
Elevation Gain: 314 ft
Wilson Falls
43.4 miles awayTennessee
Difficulty: Unknown
Trail Length: 0.0 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft
Little Creek Falls
44.4 miles awayNorth Carolina
Difficulty: Unknown
Trail Length: 0.0 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft
Berties Falls
45.6 miles awayNorth Carolina
Difficulty: Unknown
Trail Length: 0.0 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft
Burningtown Falls
33.5 miles awayNorth Carolina
Difficulty: Easy
Trail Length: 1.0 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft
Haynes Falls
28.9 miles awayGeorgia
Difficulty: Unknown
Trail Length: 0.0 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft
Rainbow Falls
15.7 miles awayTennessee
Difficulty: Hard
Trail Length: 5.4 miles
Elevation Gain: 1 ft