Waterfall Hikes Near Highlands, NC
within 50 miles
Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Highlands? Luckily, there are 118 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Highlands, 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 Highlands
Find waterfalls to hike near Highlands
🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Highlands (53 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.

Highlands Falls
12 miles awayNorth Carolina
Difficulty: Drive Up
Trail Length: 0.0 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft

Bridal Veil Falls
40.3 miles awayNorth Carolina
Difficulty: Drive Up
Trail Length: 0.0 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft

Dry Falls
40.5 miles awayNorth Carolina
Difficulty: Easy
Trail Length: 0.3 miles
Elevation Gain: 50 ft

Cullasaja Falls
38.5 miles awayNorth Carolina
Difficulty: Drive Up
Trail Length: 0.0 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft
🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Highlands (78 waterfalls)
Bring your four-legged friend along! These waterfalls welcome dogs on their trails.

Highlands Falls
12 miles awayNorth Carolina
Difficulty: Drive Up
Trail Length: 0.0 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft

Bridal Veil Falls
40.3 miles awayNorth Carolina
Difficulty: Drive Up
Trail Length: 0.0 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft

Dry Falls
40.5 miles awayNorth Carolina
Difficulty: Easy
Trail Length: 0.3 miles
Elevation Gain: 50 ft

Glen Falls
38.9 miles awayNorth Carolina
Difficulty: Moderate
Trail Length: 2.0 miles
Elevation Gain: 400 ft
All Hiking Trails Near Highlands With Waterfalls

Windy Falls
49.7 miles awayNorth Carolina
Difficulty: Hard
Trail Length: 3.0 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft

Rainbow Falls
50.1 miles awayNorth Carolina
Difficulty: Moderate
Trail Length: 3.9 miles
Elevation Gain: 700 ft

Hidden Falls
36.3 miles awaySouth Carolina
Difficulty: Moderate
Trail Length: 2.3 miles
Elevation Gain: 300 ft

Slatten Falls
53.7 miles awayNorth Carolina
Difficulty: Easy
Trail Length: 1.5 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft

Schoolhouse Falls
47 miles awayNorth Carolina
Difficulty: Easy
Trail Length: 2.5 miles
Elevation Gain: 200 ft

Whitewater Falls
37.3 miles awayNorth Carolina
Difficulty: Easy
Trail Length: 0.6 miles
Elevation Gain: 200 ft

Toxaway Falls
37.8 miles awayNorth Carolina
Difficulty: Drive Up
Trail Length: 0.0 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft

Isaqueena Falls
22.7 miles awaySouth Carolina
Difficulty: Easy
Trail Length: 0.4 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft

Dismal Falls
56.1 miles awayNorth Carolina
Difficulty: Unknown
Trail Length: 0.0 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft

Reedy Cove Falls
28.8 miles awaySouth Carolina
Difficulty: Easy
Trail Length: 0.5 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft

Georgia
Difficulty: Easy
Trail Length: 0.5 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft

Sids Falls
9.3 miles awaySouth Carolina
Difficulty: Moderate
Trail Length: 2.5 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft

Upper Vernal Falls
22.2 miles awayNorth Carolina
Difficulty: Unknown
Trail Length: 0.0 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft

Lower Vernal Falls
22.2 miles awayNorth Carolina
Difficulty: Unknown
Trail Length: 0.0 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft

Clearwater Falls
28.1 miles awaySouth Carolina
Difficulty: Unknown
Trail Length: 0.0 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft

Burningtown Falls
36.2 miles awayNorth Carolina
Difficulty: Easy
Trail Length: 1.0 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft

Timpson Falls
22.3 miles awayGeorgia
Difficulty: Unknown
Trail Length: 0.0 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft

Berties Falls
45.3 miles awayNorth Carolina
Difficulty: Unknown
Trail Length: 0.0 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft

Slicking Falls
26.9 miles awaySouth Carolina
Difficulty: Easy
Trail Length: 0.5 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft

Dill Falls
30.2 miles awayNorth Carolina
Difficulty: Easy
Trail Length: 0.5 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft