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
29.1 miles awayNorth Carolina
Difficulty: Easy
Trail Length: 0.5 miles
Elevation Gain: 100 ft
Santeetlah Bluff Falls
33.6 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
29.1 miles awayNorth Carolina
Difficulty: Easy
Trail Length: 0.5 miles
Elevation Gain: 100 ft
Santeetlah Bluff Falls
33.6 miles awayNorth Carolina
Difficulty: Easy
Trail Length: 1.0 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft
Bemis Camp Falls
33.3 miles awayNorth Carolina
Difficulty: Moderate
Trail Length: 2.0 miles
Elevation Gain: 300 ft
All Hiking Trails Near Fontana Dam With Waterfalls
Dismal Falls
54.3 miles awayNorth Carolina
Difficulty: Unknown
Trail Length: 0.0 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft
High Falls
35.3 miles awayGeorgia
Difficulty: Easy
Trail Length: 1.5 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft
Cascade Falls
19.2 miles awayGeorgia
Difficulty: Moderate
Trail Length: 4.3 miles
Elevation Gain: 500 ft
Spoonauger Falls
63.9 miles awaySouth Carolina
Difficulty: Easy
Trail Length: 0.5 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft
Toxaway Falls
50.4 miles awayNorth Carolina
Difficulty: Drive Up
Trail Length: 0.0 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft
Kings Creek Falls
30.3 miles awaySouth Carolina
Difficulty: Easy
Trail Length: 1.5 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft
Rainbow Falls
20.2 miles awayNorth Carolina
Difficulty: Moderate
Trail Length: 3.9 miles
Elevation Gain: 700 ft
Big Bend Falls
62.5 miles awayGeorgia
Difficulty: Moderate
Trail Length: 4.5 miles
Elevation Gain: 300 ft
Upper Falls
47.1 miles awayNorth Carolina
Difficulty: Easy
Trail Length: 0.5 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft
Windy Falls
24.8 miles awayNorth Carolina
Difficulty: Hard
Trail Length: 3.0 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft
Sids Falls
44.8 miles awaySouth Carolina
Difficulty: Moderate
Trail Length: 2.5 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft
South Carolina
Difficulty: Moderate
Trail Length: 2.4 miles
Elevation Gain: 300 ft
Whitewater Falls
20.9 miles awayNorth Carolina
Difficulty: Easy
Trail Length: 0.6 miles
Elevation Gain: 200 ft
Hidden Falls
60 miles awaySouth Carolina
Difficulty: Moderate
Trail Length: 2.3 miles
Elevation Gain: 300 ft
Flatrock Falls
27.2 miles awayTennessee
Difficulty: Unknown
Trail Length: 0.0 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft
Isaqueena Falls
14.6 miles awaySouth Carolina
Difficulty: Easy
Trail Length: 0.4 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft
South Carolina
Difficulty: Easy
Trail Length: 1.5 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft
Jacks Rock Falls
53.6 miles awayTennessee
Difficulty: Moderate
Trail Length: 2.0 miles
Elevation Gain: 300 ft