Waterfall Hikes Near Highlands, NC

1,140 residents
New York Time Zone
101 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

101 of 101 gauged

4 of 101 waterfalls near Highlands are flowing strongly today

Anna Ruby Falls Low Dukes Creek Falls Low 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 Moderate Kings Creek Falls Moderate Spoonauger Falls Moderate Big Falls Moderate Rainbow Falls Moderate Rock Creek Falls Moderate 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 Moderate Bridal Veil Falls Low Glencannon Falls Low High Falls Low Laughing Falls Low Looking Glass Falls Low Maidenhair Falls Low Slick Rock Falls Low Bridal Veil Falls Moderate Burningtown Falls Moderate Cullasaja Falls Moderate Dry Falls Moderate Glen Falls Moderate Highlands Falls Moderate Satulah Falls Moderate Cascade Falls Barely Flowing Toccoa Falls Barely Flowing Clearwater Falls Barely Flowing Lower Falls Barely Flowing Reedy Cove Falls Barely Flowing Courthouse Falls Moderate Dill Falls Moderate Lower Vernal Falls Moderate Second Falls Moderate Yellowstone Falls Moderate Woodfin Falls Moderate Upper Vernal Falls Moderate Upper Falls Moderate DeSoto Falls Moderate Helton Creek Falls Moderate High Water Falls Moderate Nottely Falls Moderate Estatoah Falls Barely Flowing Wilson Falls Barely Flowing Timpson Falls Barely Flowing Flat Creek Falls Moderate Grotto Falls Moderate Laurel Falls Moderate Rainbow Falls Moderate Ramsey Cascades Moderate Wilson Falls Moderate Haynes Falls Barely Flowing Horsetrough Falls Barely Flowing Hidden Falls Moderate Isaqueena Falls Moderate Sids Falls Moderate High Falls Barely Flowing High Falls Moderate Hooker Falls Moderate Pearsons Falls Moderate Shoal Creek Falls Moderate Turley Falls Moderate Triple Falls Moderate Little Creek Falls Barely Flowing Mingo Falls Barely Flowing Lower Falls Strong Reedy River Falls Strong Upper Falls Strong Mouse Creek Falls Moderate Raven Cliff Falls Barely Flowing Slicking Falls Moderate Stekoa Falls Moderate Soco Falls Strong

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Monday

Sunny · 83°F

Wed 80°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Thu 80°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Fri 81°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sat 80°F Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 81°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mon 83°F Sunny Best
Tue 81°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

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 Upper Falls Strong · 44 cfs 76th percentile
  2. 2 Lower Falls Strong · 44 cfs 76th percentile
  3. 3 Reedy River Falls Strong · 44 cfs 76th percentile
  4. 4 Mouse Creek Falls Moderate · 1340 cfs 54th percentile
  5. 5 Soco Falls Moderate · 614 cfs 50th percentile
  6. 6 Kennedy Falls Moderate · 679 cfs 46th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Highlands (22 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.

36.9 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
0.3 miles 50 ft
40.5 miles away
North Carolina
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Highlands (66 waterfalls)

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

45.5 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
2.4 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
4.7 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.0 miles 400 ft

All 101 Waterfalls Near Highlands

2.9 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
45.5 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
2.4 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
36.9 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
0.3 miles 50 ft
4.7 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.0 miles 400 ft
40.5 miles away
North Carolina
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft
9.9 miles away
South Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
47.7 miles away
South Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
15.2 miles away
Georgia
Moderate
4.5 miles 300 ft
47.2 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
40.5 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
10.9 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
1.2 miles 200 ft
2.3 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
44.9 miles away
Georgia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
23.9 miles away
South Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 300 ft
31.7 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
45.9 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
4.0 miles 500 ft
28.7 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
32.1 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.5 miles 300 ft
39 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
1.0 miles 200 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Highlands

Are there free waterfalls near Highlands?

There are 57 free waterfalls near Highlands, including Bemis Camp Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Highlands?

There are 22 easy waterfall hikes near Highlands, including Anna Ruby Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Highlands?

There are 66 dog-friendly waterfalls near Highlands, including Anna Ruby Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Highlands?

There are 69 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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