Waterfall Hikes Near Highlands, NC

1,140 residents
New York Time Zone
100 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

US 64 west out of Highlands drops through the Cullasaja gorge, and the road itself amounts to a waterfall tour. Bridal Veil Falls hangs 45 feet over the old roadbed. Dry Falls lets you walk behind a 75-foot curtain of water on a 0.3-mile path. Farther down, Cullasaja Falls pours 250 feet at a roadside pullout. Glen Falls south of town asks two miles and 400 feet of gain. One hundred one falls come within fifty miles of this little plateau town.

Located at 35.0538°N, -83.1976°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Highlands

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

100 of 100 gauged

100 waterfalls near Highlands have live flow data today

Anna Ruby Falls Barely Flowing Dukes Creek Falls Barely Flowing Bemis Camp Falls Barely Flowing Big Falls Barely Flowing Leatherwood Falls Barely Flowing Middle Falls Barely Flowing Santeetlah Bluff Falls Barely Flowing Sassafras Falls Barely Flowing Upper Falls Barely Flowing Stewart Falls Barely Flowing Berties Falls Barely Flowing Betsy Falls Low Fairfield Falls Low High Falls Low Maidenhair Falls Low Onion Cliff Falls Low Onion Falls Low Slatten Falls Low Twin Falls Low Thurston Hatcher Falls Low Big Bend Falls Barely Flowing Kings Creek Falls Barely Flowing Spoonauger Falls Barely Flowing Big Falls Barely Flowing Rainbow Falls Barely Flowing Rock Creek Falls Barely Flowing Bird Rock Falls Barely Flowing Catheys Creek Falls Barely Flowing Connestee Falls Barely Flowing Dismal Falls Barely Flowing Rainbow Falls Barely Flowing Schoolhouse Falls Barely Flowing Windy Falls Barely Flowing Whitewater Falls Barely Flowing Upper Falls Barely Flowing Toxaway Falls Barely Flowing Bradley Falls Barely Flowing 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 Barely Flowing Burningtown Falls Barely Flowing Cullasaja Falls Barely Flowing Dry Falls Barely Flowing Glen Falls Barely Flowing Highlands Falls Barely Flowing Satulah Falls Barely Flowing Cascade Falls Barely Flowing Toccoa Falls Barely Flowing Clearwater Falls Barely Flowing Lower Falls Barely Flowing Reedy Cove Falls Barely Flowing Courthouse Falls Barely Flowing Dill Falls Barely Flowing Lower Vernal Falls Barely Flowing Second Falls Barely Flowing Yellowstone Falls Barely Flowing Woodfin Falls Barely Flowing Upper Vernal Falls Barely Flowing Upper Falls Barely Flowing DeSoto Falls Barely Flowing Helton Creek Falls Barely Flowing High Water Falls Barely Flowing Nottely Falls Barely Flowing Estatoah Falls Barely Flowing Wilson Falls Barely Flowing Timpson Falls Barely Flowing Flat Creek Falls Barely Flowing Grotto Falls Barely Flowing Laurel Falls Barely Flowing Rainbow Falls Barely Flowing Ramsey Cascades Barely Flowing Wilson Falls Barely Flowing Haynes Falls Barely Flowing Horsetrough Falls Barely Flowing Hidden Falls Barely Flowing Isaqueena Falls Barely Flowing Sids Falls Barely Flowing High Falls Low 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 Kennedy Falls Barely Flowing Queens Falls Barely Flowing Little Creek Falls Barely Flowing Mingo Falls Barely Flowing Lower Falls Low Reedy River Falls Low Mouse Creek Falls Barely Flowing Slicking Falls Barely Flowing Stekoa Falls Barely Flowing Soco Falls Low

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Veterans Day

Sunny · 62°F

Vet 62°F Sunny Best
Thu 50°F Mostly Sunny
Fri 41°F Mostly Sunny
Sat 42°F Sunny
Sun 47°F Sunny
Mon 45°F Mostly Sunny
Tue 49°F Mostly Sunny

Flowing best right now near Highlands

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 High Falls Low · 46 cfs 18th percentile
  2. 2 High Falls Low · 84 cfs 17th percentile
  3. 3 Onion Falls Low · 84 cfs 17th percentile
  4. 4 Onion Cliff Falls Low · 84 cfs 17th percentile
  5. 5 Betsy Falls Low · 84 cfs 17th percentile
  6. 6 Twin Falls Low · 84 cfs 17th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Highlands (44 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.

1.8 miles away
North Carolina
Drive Up
Unknown Unknown
2.2 miles away
North Carolina
Drive Up
0.1 miles Unknown
2.5 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
0.3 miles 50 ft
6.1 miles away
North Carolina
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Highlands (57 waterfalls)

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

2.9 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.0 miles 400 ft

All 100 Waterfalls Near Highlands

1.2 miles away
North Carolina
Unknown
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1.8 miles away
North Carolina
Drive Up
Unknown Unknown
2.2 miles away
North Carolina
Drive Up
0.1 miles Unknown
2.5 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
0.3 miles 50 ft
2.9 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.0 miles 400 ft
6.1 miles away
North Carolina
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft
7.6 miles away
South Carolina
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown
7.9 miles away
South Carolina
Easy
1.5 miles Unknown
8.3 miles away
Georgia
Moderate
4.5 miles 300 ft
8.5 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown
8.5 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
0.6 miles 200 ft
8.8 miles away
North Carolina
Unknown
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8.9 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
1.2 miles 200 ft
8.9 miles away
North Carolina
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
9.3 miles away
Georgia
Drive Up
Unknown Unknown
10.4 miles away
South Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 300 ft
10.5 miles away
North Carolina
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
10.7 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
4.0 miles 500 ft
10.8 miles away
North Carolina
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
10.8 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.5 miles 300 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Highlands

Are there free waterfalls near Highlands?

There are 58 free waterfalls near Highlands, including Bemis Camp Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Highlands?

There are 44 easy waterfall hikes near Highlands, including Anna Ruby Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Highlands?

There are 57 dog-friendly waterfalls near Highlands, including Anna Ruby Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Highlands?

There are 68 kid-friendly waterfalls near Highlands, including Anna Ruby Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Highlands?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Highlands?

The shortest waterfall hike near Highlands is Anna Ruby Falls at 0.1 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Highlands?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Highlands?

Yes, 98 waterfalls near Highlands have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Highlands?

The closest waterfall to Highlands is Satulah Falls, approximately 1.2 miles away.

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