Waterfall Hikes Near Highlands, NC

1,140 residents
New_York Time Zone
118 Waterfalls

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.

Located at 35.0538°N, -83.1976°W

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 waterfall

Highlands Falls

17.9 miles away

North Carolina

Difficulty: Drive Up

Trail Length: 0.0 miles

Elevation Gain: 0 ft

Bridal Veil Falls waterfall

Bridal Veil Falls

2.2 miles away

North Carolina

Difficulty: Drive Up

Trail Length: 0.0 miles

Elevation Gain: 0 ft

Dry Falls waterfall

Dry Falls

2.5 miles away

North Carolina

Difficulty: Easy

Trail Length: 0.3 miles

Elevation Gain: 50 ft

Cullasaja Falls waterfall

Cullasaja Falls

19.3 miles away

North 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 waterfall

Highlands Falls

17.9 miles away

North Carolina

Difficulty: Drive Up

Trail Length: 0.0 miles

Elevation Gain: 0 ft

Bridal Veil Falls waterfall

Bridal Veil Falls

2.2 miles away

North Carolina

Difficulty: Drive Up

Trail Length: 0.0 miles

Elevation Gain: 0 ft

Dry Falls waterfall

Dry Falls

2.5 miles away

North Carolina

Difficulty: Easy

Trail Length: 0.3 miles

Elevation Gain: 50 ft

Glen Falls waterfall

Glen Falls

13.3 miles away

North Carolina

Difficulty: Moderate

Trail Length: 2.0 miles

Elevation Gain: 400 ft

All Hiking Trails Near Highlands With Waterfalls

Bird Rock Falls waterfall

Bird Rock Falls

48.2 miles away

North Carolina

Difficulty: Easy

Trail Length: 0.5 miles

Elevation Gain: 0 ft

Soco Falls waterfall

Soco Falls

36.1 miles away

North Carolina

Difficulty: Easy

Trail Length: 0.2 miles

Elevation Gain: 0 ft

Cascade Falls waterfall

Cascade Falls

24.5 miles away

Georgia

Difficulty: Moderate

Trail Length: 4.3 miles

Elevation Gain: 500 ft

Woodfin Falls waterfall

Woodfin Falls

9.3 miles away

North Carolina

Difficulty: Unknown

Trail Length: 0.0 miles

Elevation Gain: 0 ft

Courthouse Falls waterfall

Courthouse Falls

16.1 miles away

North Carolina

Difficulty: Easy

Trail Length: 0.5 miles

Elevation Gain: 0 ft

High Falls waterfall

High Falls

22.8 miles away

South Carolina

Difficulty: Easy

Trail Length: 1.5 miles

Elevation Gain: 0 ft

Connestee Falls waterfall

Connestee Falls

56 miles away

North Carolina

Difficulty: Easy

Trail Length: 0.1 miles

Elevation Gain: 0 ft

Catheys Creek Falls waterfall

Catheys Creek Falls

19 miles away

North Carolina

Difficulty: Easy

Trail Length: 0.2 miles

Elevation Gain: 0 ft

Raven Cliff Falls waterfall

Raven Cliff Falls

35 miles away

South Carolina

Difficulty: Moderate

Trail Length: 4.0 miles

Elevation Gain: 400 ft

Flat Creek Falls waterfall

Flat Creek Falls

9.3 miles away

North Carolina

Difficulty: Moderate

Trail Length: 4.5 miles

Elevation Gain: 800 ft

Mingo Falls waterfall

Mingo Falls

66 miles away

North Carolina

Difficulty: Moderate

Trail Length: 0.4 miles

Elevation Gain: 160 ft

Upper Falls waterfall

Upper Falls

53.2 miles away

North Carolina

Difficulty: Moderate

Trail Length: 3.3 miles

Elevation Gain: 500 ft

Maidenhair Falls waterfall

Maidenhair Falls

16.1 miles away

North Carolina

Difficulty: Moderate

Trail Length: 2.0 miles

Elevation Gain: 300 ft

Second Falls waterfall

Second Falls

52.4 miles away

North Carolina

Difficulty: Easy

Trail Length: 0.6 miles

Elevation Gain: 100 ft

Yellowstone Falls waterfall

Yellowstone Falls

35.2 miles away

North Carolina

Difficulty: Moderate

Trail Length: 3.0 miles

Elevation Gain: 400 ft

Wilson Falls waterfall

Wilson Falls

43.8 miles away

Georgia

Difficulty: Unknown

Trail Length: 0.0 miles

Elevation Gain: 0 ft

Slick Rock Falls waterfall

Slick Rock Falls

19.1 miles away

North Carolina

Difficulty: Easy

Trail Length: 0.1 miles

Elevation Gain: 0 ft

Toccoa Falls waterfall

Toccoa Falls

17.1 miles away

Georgia

Difficulty: Easy

Trail Length: 0.2 miles

Elevation Gain: 0 ft

Little Creek Falls waterfall

Little Creek Falls

18 miles away

North Carolina

Difficulty: Unknown

Trail Length: 0.0 miles

Elevation Gain: 0 ft

Glencannon Falls waterfall

Glencannon Falls

18 miles away

North Carolina

Difficulty: Unknown

Trail Length: 0.0 miles

Elevation Gain: 0 ft