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
53.2 miles awayNorth Carolina
Difficulty: Easy
Trail Length: 0.5 miles
Elevation Gain: 100 ft
Santeetlah Bluff Falls
32.9 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
53.2 miles awayNorth Carolina
Difficulty: Easy
Trail Length: 0.5 miles
Elevation Gain: 100 ft
Santeetlah Bluff Falls
32.9 miles awayNorth Carolina
Difficulty: Easy
Trail Length: 1.0 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft
Bemis Camp Falls
32.6 miles awayNorth Carolina
Difficulty: Moderate
Trail Length: 2.0 miles
Elevation Gain: 300 ft
All Hiking Trails Near Fontana Dam With Waterfalls
Dismal Falls
56.1 miles awayNorth Carolina
Difficulty: Unknown
Trail Length: 0.0 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft
High Falls
52.8 miles awayGeorgia
Difficulty: Easy
Trail Length: 1.5 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft
Cascade Falls
35.3 miles awayGeorgia
Difficulty: Moderate
Trail Length: 4.3 miles
Elevation Gain: 500 ft
Spoonauger Falls
46.1 miles awaySouth Carolina
Difficulty: Easy
Trail Length: 0.5 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft
Toxaway Falls
37.8 miles awayNorth Carolina
Difficulty: Drive Up
Trail Length: 0.0 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft
Kings Creek Falls
19.5 miles awaySouth Carolina
Difficulty: Easy
Trail Length: 1.5 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft
Rainbow Falls
50.1 miles awayNorth Carolina
Difficulty: Moderate
Trail Length: 3.9 miles
Elevation Gain: 700 ft
Big Bend Falls
44.7 miles awayGeorgia
Difficulty: Moderate
Trail Length: 4.5 miles
Elevation Gain: 300 ft
Upper Falls
41.2 miles awayNorth Carolina
Difficulty: Easy
Trail Length: 0.5 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft
Windy Falls
49.7 miles awayNorth Carolina
Difficulty: Hard
Trail Length: 3.0 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft
Sids Falls
9.3 miles awaySouth Carolina
Difficulty: Moderate
Trail Length: 2.5 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft
Lower Falls
45.3 miles awaySouth Carolina
Difficulty: Moderate
Trail Length: 2.4 miles
Elevation Gain: 300 ft
Whitewater Falls
37.3 miles awayNorth Carolina
Difficulty: Easy
Trail Length: 0.6 miles
Elevation Gain: 200 ft
Hidden Falls
36.3 miles awaySouth Carolina
Difficulty: Moderate
Trail Length: 2.3 miles
Elevation Gain: 300 ft
Flatrock Falls
30.2 miles awayTennessee
Difficulty: Unknown
Trail Length: 0.0 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft
Isaqueena Falls
22.7 miles awaySouth Carolina
Difficulty: Easy
Trail Length: 0.4 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft
High Falls
46.1 miles awaySouth Carolina
Difficulty: Easy
Trail Length: 1.5 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft
Jacks Rock Falls
40.6 miles awayTennessee
Difficulty: Moderate
Trail Length: 2.0 miles
Elevation Gain: 300 ft