Waterfall Hikes Near Hiwassee, VA

86 residents
New York Time Zone
24 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Hiwassee? There are 24 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Hiwassee. These trails range from easy to moderate difficulty, providing options for both casual hikers and experienced adventurers looking to explore the region's natural beauty.

Located at 36.9682°N, -80.7045°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Hiwassee

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

24 of 24 gauged

24 waterfalls near Hiwassee have live flow data today

Big Falls Barely Flowing Cascades Barely Flowing Upper Falls Barely Flowing Brooks Falls Barely Flowing Richman Falls Barely Flowing Sandstone Falls Barely Flowing Bull Falls Barely Flowing Harvey Falls Barely Flowing Carter Falls Barely Flowing Little Falls Barely Flowing Falling Rock Falls Barely Flowing Falls of Dismal Barely Flowing Great Falls of Dan Barely Flowing White Falls Barely Flowing Smith River Falls Barely Flowing Hidden Falls Barely Flowing Lower Cascade Falls Barely Flowing Window Falls Barely Flowing Upper Cascade Falls Barely Flowing Tory Falls Barely Flowing Meadow Creek Falls Barely Flowing Wylie Falls Barely Flowing The Falls Barely Flowing Styles Falls Barely Flowing

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Tuesday

Mostly Sunny · 78°F

Aft 91°F Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms
Sat 86°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 76°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Lab 74°F Partly Sunny
Tue 78°F Mostly Sunny Best
Wed 83°F Sunny
Thu 84°F Sunny

Flowing best right now near Hiwassee

Updated 42 minutes ago

Ranked by live stream-gauge flow versus each waterfall's seasonal normal.

  1. 1 Smith River Falls Barely Flowing · 12 cfs 8th percentile
  2. 2 White Falls Barely Flowing · 12 cfs 8th percentile
  3. 3 Great Falls of Dan Barely Flowing · 12 cfs 8th percentile
  4. 4 Meadow Creek Falls Barely Flowing · 11 cfs 6th percentile
  5. 5 Styles Falls Barely Flowing · 16 cfs 4th percentile
  6. 6 Harvey Falls Barely Flowing · 75 cfs 4th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Hiwassee (3 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.

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Hiwassee (15 waterfalls)

Bring your four-legged friend along! These waterfalls welcome dogs on their trails.

Falls of Dismal waterfall

Falls of Dismal

28.1 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Styles Falls waterfall

Styles Falls

35.2 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 300 ft
Cascades waterfall

Cascades

11.6 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
4.0 miles 700 ft

Great Falls of Dan

47.3 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Upper Falls waterfall

Upper Falls

11.9 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft

All 24 Waterfalls Near Hiwassee

Big Falls waterfall

Big Falls

13.6 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Falls of Dismal waterfall

Falls of Dismal

28.1 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Styles Falls waterfall

Styles Falls

35.2 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 300 ft
Cascades waterfall

Cascades

11.6 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
4.0 miles 700 ft

Great Falls of Dan

47.3 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Upper Falls waterfall

Upper Falls

11.9 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
The Falls waterfall

The Falls

32.3 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Smith River Falls waterfall

Smith River Falls

49.5 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Wylie Falls

6.2 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
White Falls waterfall

White Falls

47.9 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Harvey Falls

10.3 miles away
West Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Bull Falls

14.6 miles away
West Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Carter Falls waterfall

Carter Falls

22.1 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
1.5 miles 200 ft
Little Falls waterfall

Little Falls

23.9 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Brooks Falls waterfall

Brooks Falls

22.5 miles away
West Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Tory Falls

44.6 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
1.2 miles 200 ft
Lower Cascade Falls waterfall

Lower Cascade Falls

44 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
0.8 miles 100 ft
Upper Cascade Falls waterfall

Upper Cascade Falls

1 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Window Falls waterfall

Window Falls

43 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
1.6 miles 300 ft
Hidden Falls waterfall

Hidden Falls

42.9 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Hiwassee

Are there free waterfalls near Hiwassee?

There are 13 free waterfalls near Hiwassee, including Brooks Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Hiwassee?

There are 3 easy waterfall hikes near Hiwassee, including Carter Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Hiwassee?

There are 15 dog-friendly waterfalls near Hiwassee, including Brooks Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Hiwassee?

There are 17 kid-friendly waterfalls near Hiwassee, including Brooks Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Hiwassee?

There is 1 waterfall that allows swimming near Hiwassee, including Falls of Dismal.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Hiwassee?

The shortest waterfall hike near Hiwassee is Big Falls at 0.8 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Hiwassee?

The tallest waterfall near Hiwassee is Cascades at 66 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Hiwassee?

Yes, 19 waterfalls near Hiwassee have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Hiwassee?

The closest waterfall to Hiwassee is Big Falls, approximately 17.6 miles away.

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Nearby Hot Springs

Hot springs near Hiwassee, Virginia

Alum Springs

13.7 mi 72°F

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New River White Sulphur Springs

New River White Sulphur Springs

19.3 mi 85°F

New River White Sulphur Springs produces 85-degree water that flows 30.3 degrees above ambient temperature at 1,780 feet elevat...
Old Sweet Spring

Old Sweet Spring

52.0 mi 73°F

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Sweet Chalybeate Spring

52.8 mi 75°F

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