Waterfall Hikes Near Forest City, NC

7,357 residents
New York Time Zone
58 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Forest City? There are 58 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Forest City. 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 35.3339°N, -81.8702°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Forest City

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

57 of 58 gauged

8 of 57 waterfalls near Forest City are flowing strongly today

Bead and Lace Falls Moderate Big Falls Moderate Rainbow Falls Moderate Rock Creek Falls Moderate Big Falls Barely Flowing Dutch Creek Falls Barely Flowing Laurel Creek Falls Barely Flowing Watauga Falls Barely Flowing Bird Rock Falls Barely Flowing Catheys Creek Falls Barely Flowing Connestee Falls Barely Flowing Blue Sea Falls Barely Flowing Crabtree Falls Barely Flowing Crystal Falls Barely Flowing Falls of Gouges Creek Barely Flowing Grassy Creek Falls Barely Flowing Mitchell Falls Barely Flowing Murphy Falls Barely Flowing Roaring Spout Falls Barely Flowing Upper Falls Barely Flowing Bradley Falls Barely Flowing Camp Minnehaha Falls Barely Flowing Hickorynut Falls Barely Flowing Rainbow Falls Barely Flowing Toms Falls Barely Flowing The Cascades Barely Flowing Bridal Veil Falls Strong Glencannon Falls Strong High Falls Strong Laughing Falls Strong Looking Glass Falls Strong Maidenhair Falls Strong Slick Rock Falls Strong Courthouse Falls Moderate Dill Falls Moderate Second Falls Moderate Yellowstone Falls Moderate Upper Falls Moderate Douglas Falk Barely Flowing Walker Falls Barely Flowing Gordons Mill Falls Moderate High Falls Moderate Hooker Falls Moderate Pearsons Falls Moderate Shoal Creek Falls Moderate Turley Falls Moderate Triple Falls Moderate Jones Falls Moderate Linville Falls Low Lower Falls Low Reedy River Falls Low Upper Falls Low Pelham Falls Barely Flowing Raven Cliff Falls Strong Reems Creek Falls Barely Flowing Silvervale Falls Low Slicking Falls Low

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Wednesday

Mostly Sunny · 92°F

Tod 95°F Patchy Fog then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sat 94°F Patchy Fog then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 94°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mon 98°F Sunny
Tue 93°F Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Wed 92°F Mostly Sunny Best
Thu 94°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Forest City

Updated about 3 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Laughing Falls Strong · 84 cfs 86th percentile
  2. 2 Glencannon Falls Strong · 84 cfs 86th percentile
  3. 3 Looking Glass Falls Strong · 84 cfs 86th percentile
  4. 4 Maidenhair Falls Strong · 84 cfs 86th percentile
  5. 5 Slick Rock Falls Strong · 84 cfs 86th percentile
  6. 6 Bridal Veil Falls Strong · 84 cfs 86th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Forest City (11 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.

Hickorynut Falls waterfall

Hickorynut Falls

15.8 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
1.4 miles 200 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Forest City (44 waterfalls)

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

Bradley Falls waterfall

Bradley Falls

31.7 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Rainbow Falls waterfall

Rainbow Falls

16.4 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
3.9 miles 700 ft
The Cascades waterfall

The Cascades

13.9 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Bead and Lace Falls

7.8 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft

All 58 Waterfalls Near Forest City

Raven Cliff Falls waterfall

Raven Cliff Falls

29.1 miles away
South Carolina
Moderate
4.0 miles 400 ft
Catheys Creek Falls waterfall

Catheys Creek Falls

3.5 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Connestee Falls waterfall

Connestee Falls

49.2 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
0.2 miles 50 ft
Dutch Creek Falls waterfall

Dutch Creek Falls

38 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Watauga Falls

44 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Laurel Creek Falls waterfall

Laurel Creek Falls

20.4 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Upper Falls waterfall

Upper Falls

31.3 miles away
South Carolina
Moderate
4.6 miles 800 ft
Lower Falls waterfall

Lower Falls

15.6 miles away
South Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 200 ft
Courthouse Falls waterfall

Courthouse Falls

24.6 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft
Reedy River Falls waterfall

Reedy River Falls

15.6 miles away
South Carolina
Easy
0.8 miles 50 ft
Big Falls waterfall

Big Falls

19.2 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Silvervale Falls waterfall

Silvervale Falls

42.4 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Jones Falls waterfall

Jones Falls

18.5 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
3.0 miles 300 ft
Bird Rock Falls waterfall

Bird Rock Falls

25.7 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Dill Falls waterfall

Dill Falls

11.1 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Slicking Falls waterfall

Slicking Falls

25.1 miles away
South Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Twisting Falls waterfall

Twisting Falls

17.5 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
1.5 miles 400 ft
Reems Creek Falls waterfall

Reems Creek Falls

16.8 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Forest City

Are there free waterfalls near Forest City?

There are 40 free waterfalls near Forest City, including Bead and Lace Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Forest City?

There are 11 easy waterfall hikes near Forest City, including Connestee Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Forest City?

There are 44 dog-friendly waterfalls near Forest City, including Bead and Lace Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Forest City?

There are 42 kid-friendly waterfalls near Forest City, including Bead and Lace Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Forest City?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Forest City?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near Forest City?

The tallest waterfall near Forest City is Raven Cliff Falls at 420 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Forest City?

Yes, 55 waterfalls near Forest City have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Forest City?

The closest waterfall to Forest City is Bradley Falls, approximately 21 miles away.

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