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
13.7 miles awayNorth Carolina
Difficulty: Drive Up
Trail Length: 0.0 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft
Dry Falls
57.6 miles awayNorth Carolina
Difficulty: Easy
Trail Length: 0.3 miles
Elevation Gain: 50 ft
Cullasaja Falls
13.2 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
13.7 miles awayNorth Carolina
Difficulty: Drive Up
Trail Length: 0.0 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft
Dry Falls
57.6 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
Grotto Falls
74.7 miles awayTennessee
Difficulty: Moderate
Trail Length: 2.6 miles
Elevation Gain: 585 ft
Rainbow Falls
73.5 miles awayTennessee
Difficulty: Hard
Trail Length: 5.4 miles
Elevation Gain: 1 ft
Turley Falls
34.9 miles awayNorth Carolina
Difficulty: Unknown
Trail Length: 0.0 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft
Dukes Creek Falls
17.2 miles awayGeorgia
Difficulty: Moderate
Trail Length: 2.0 miles
Elevation Gain: 400 ft
Sassafras Falls
35.9 miles awayNorth Carolina
Difficulty: Easy
Trail Length: 1.5 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft
Big Falls
35.3 miles awayNorth Carolina
Difficulty: Moderate
Trail Length: 2.5 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft
Middle Falls
40.4 miles awayNorth Carolina
Difficulty: Moderate
Trail Length: 4.5 miles
Elevation Gain: 400 ft
Upper Falls
32.8 miles awaySouth Carolina
Difficulty: Moderate
Trail Length: 4.6 miles
Elevation Gain: 800 ft
Reedy River Falls
7.2 miles awaySouth Carolina
Difficulty: Easy
Trail Length: 0.5 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft
Lower Falls
32.7 miles awaySouth Carolina
Difficulty: Moderate
Trail Length: 2.4 miles
Elevation Gain: 200 ft
Upper Falls
53.6 miles awayNorth Carolina
Difficulty: Easy
Trail Length: 0.5 miles
Elevation Gain: 100 ft
Helton Creek Falls
40.5 miles awayGeorgia
Difficulty: Easy
Trail Length: 0.3 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft
Pearsons Falls
39.4 miles awayNorth Carolina
Difficulty: Easy
Trail Length: 0.25 miles
Elevation Gain: 120 ft
Nottely Falls
12.5 miles awayGeorgia
Difficulty: Unknown
Trail Length: 0.0 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft
High Water Falls
27.2 miles awayGeorgia
Difficulty: Unknown
Trail Length: 0.0 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft
DeSoto Falls
23.4 miles awayGeorgia
Difficulty: Easy
Trail Length: 2.2 miles
Elevation Gain: 150 ft
Laurel Falls
34.2 miles awayTennessee
Difficulty: Easy
Trail Length: 2.6 miles
Elevation Gain: 314 ft
Santeetlah Bluff Falls
33.6 miles awayNorth Carolina
Difficulty: Easy
Trail Length: 1.0 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft
Stewart Falls
33.5 miles awayNorth Carolina
Difficulty: Unknown
Trail Length: 0.0 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft
Bemis Camp Falls
33.3 miles awayNorth Carolina
Difficulty: Moderate
Trail Length: 2.0 miles
Elevation Gain: 300 ft