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

3 of 101 waterfalls near Highlands are flowing strongly today

Anna Ruby Falls Barely Flowing Dukes Creek Falls Barely Flowing Bemis Camp Falls Low Big Falls Low Leatherwood Falls Low Middle Falls Low Santeetlah Bluff Falls Low Sassafras Falls Low Upper Falls Low Stewart Falls Low Berties Falls Low 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 Low Catheys Creek Falls Low Connestee Falls Low Dismal Falls Low Rainbow Falls Low Schoolhouse Falls Low Windy Falls Low Whitewater Falls Low Upper Falls Low Toxaway Falls Low 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 Low Burningtown Falls Low Cullasaja Falls Low Dry Falls Low Glen Falls Low Highlands Falls Low Satulah Falls Low Cascade Falls Moderate Toccoa Falls Moderate 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 Low Grotto Falls Low Laurel Falls Low Rainbow Falls Low Ramsey Cascades Low Wilson Falls Low Haynes Falls Low Horsetrough Falls Low Hidden Falls Barely Flowing Isaqueena Falls Barely Flowing Sids Falls Barely Flowing High Falls Barely Flowing 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 Roaring Queens Falls Roaring Little Creek Falls Low Mingo Falls Low Lower Falls Barely Flowing Reedy River Falls Barely Flowing Upper Falls Barely Flowing Mouse Creek Falls Low Raven Cliff Falls Barely Flowing Slicking Falls Strong Stekoa Falls Low Soco Falls Low

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Tuesday

Sunny · 70°F

Mon 70°F Sunny
Tue 70°F Sunny Best
Wed 72°F Sunny
Thu 73°F Sunny
Fri 72°F Chance Rain Showers
Sat 67°F Rain Showers Likely
Sun 62°F Rain Showers Likely

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 Kennedy Falls Roaring · 937 cfs 92nd percentile
  2. 2 Queens Falls Roaring · 937 cfs 92nd percentile
  3. 3 Slicking Falls Strong · 3 cfs 88th percentile
  4. 4 Bradley Falls Moderate · 68 cfs 28th percentile
  5. 5 Grotto Falls Low · 39 cfs 23rd percentile
  6. 6 Upper Falls Low · 121 cfs 23rd 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
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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 (66 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 101 Waterfalls Near Highlands

1.2 miles away
North Carolina
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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
8.8 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
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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
11.1 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 44 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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