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
17.9 miles awayNorth Carolina
Difficulty: Drive Up
Trail Length: 0.0 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft
Bridal Veil Falls
2.2 miles awayNorth Carolina
Difficulty: Drive Up
Trail Length: 0.0 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft
Dry Falls
2.5 miles awayNorth Carolina
Difficulty: Easy
Trail Length: 0.3 miles
Elevation Gain: 50 ft
Cullasaja Falls
19.3 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
17.9 miles awayNorth Carolina
Difficulty: Drive Up
Trail Length: 0.0 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft
Bridal Veil Falls
2.2 miles awayNorth Carolina
Difficulty: Drive Up
Trail Length: 0.0 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft
Dry Falls
2.5 miles awayNorth Carolina
Difficulty: Easy
Trail Length: 0.3 miles
Elevation Gain: 50 ft
Glen Falls
13.3 miles awayNorth Carolina
Difficulty: Moderate
Trail Length: 2.0 miles
Elevation Gain: 400 ft
All Hiking Trails Near Highlands With Waterfalls
Bradley Falls
26.5 miles awayNorth Carolina
Difficulty: Moderate
Trail Length: 2.0 miles
Elevation Gain: 300 ft
Sea Creek Falls
48.1 miles awayGeorgia
Difficulty: Easy
Trail Length: 0.5 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft
Lower Falls
21.5 miles awayNorth Carolina
Difficulty: Easy
Trail Length: 0.5 miles
Elevation Gain: 100 ft
Bead and Lace Falls
34.5 miles awayNorth Carolina
Difficulty: Moderate
Trail Length: 2.0 miles
Elevation Gain: 300 ft
Abrams Falls
13.8 miles awayTennessee
Difficulty: Moderate
Trail Length: 5.0 miles
Elevation Gain: 675 ft
Reems Creek Falls
35.1 miles awayNorth Carolina
Difficulty: Easy
Trail Length: 1.0 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft
High Falls
47.2 miles awayGeorgia
Difficulty: Easy
Trail Length: 1.5 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft
Hickorynut Falls
5.9 miles awayNorth Carolina
Difficulty: Easy
Trail Length: 1.4 miles
Elevation Gain: 200 ft
Camp Minnehaha Falls
48.5 miles awayNorth Carolina
Difficulty: Unknown
Trail Length: 0.0 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft
Toms Falls
2.3 miles awayNorth Carolina
Difficulty: Easy
Trail Length: 0.5 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft
The Cascades
47.9 miles awayNorth Carolina
Difficulty: Easy
Trail Length: 0.8 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft
Rainbow Falls
38.1 miles awayNorth Carolina
Difficulty: Moderate
Trail Length: 3.9 miles
Elevation Gain: 700 ft
Black Falls
19.3 miles awayGeorgia
Difficulty: Unknown
Trail Length: 0.0 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft
Clay Creek Falls
28.8 miles awayGeorgia
Difficulty: Easy
Trail Length: 0.5 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft
Douglas Falk
31.9 miles awayNorth Carolina
Difficulty: Unknown
Trail Length: 0.0 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft
Walker Falls
41.3 miles awayNorth Carolina
Difficulty: Drive Up
Trail Length: 0.0 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft
Blue Sea Falls
33 miles awayNorth Carolina
Difficulty: Unknown
Trail Length: 0.0 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft
Mitchell Falls
39.2 miles awayNorth Carolina
Difficulty: Moderate
Trail Length: 2.0 miles
Elevation Gain: 300 ft