Waterfall Hikes Near Horse Shoe, NC

1,854 residents
New York Time Zone
90 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Horse Shoe? There are 90 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Horse Shoe. These trails range from drive_up to moderate difficulty, providing options for both casual hikers and experienced adventurers looking to explore the region's natural beauty.

Located at 35.3423°N, -82.5568°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Horse Shoe

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

90 of 90 gauged

28 of 90 waterfalls near Horse Shoe are flowing strongly today

Bead and Lace Falls Moderate Betsy Falls Moderate Fairfield Falls Moderate High Falls Moderate Maidenhair Falls Moderate Onion Cliff Falls Moderate Onion Falls Moderate Slatten Falls Moderate Twin Falls Moderate Thurston Hatcher Falls Moderate Big Bend Falls Barely Flowing Kings Creek Falls Barely Flowing Spoonauger Falls Barely Flowing Big Falls Low Rainbow Falls Low Rock Creek Falls Low Bird Rock Falls Moderate Catheys Creek Falls Moderate Connestee Falls Moderate Dismal Falls Moderate Rainbow Falls Moderate Schoolhouse Falls Moderate Windy Falls Moderate Whitewater Falls Moderate Upper Falls Moderate Toxaway Falls Moderate Blue Sea Falls Strong Crabtree Falls Strong Crystal Falls Strong Grassy Creek Falls Strong Mitchell Falls Strong Murphy Falls Strong Roaring Spout Falls Strong Upper Falls Strong Bradley Falls Moderate Camp Minnehaha Falls Moderate Hickorynut Falls Moderate Rainbow Falls Moderate Toms Falls Moderate The Cascades Moderate Bridal Veil Falls Barely Flowing Glencannon Falls Barely Flowing High Falls Barely Flowing Laughing Falls Barely Flowing Looking Glass Falls Barely Flowing Maidenhair Falls Barely Flowing Slick Rock Falls Barely Flowing Bridal Veil Falls Moderate Burningtown Falls Moderate Cullasaja Falls Moderate Dry Falls Moderate Glen Falls Moderate Highlands Falls Moderate Satulah Falls Moderate Buckeye Falls Roaring Spivey Falls Roaring Clearwater Falls Moderate Lower Falls Moderate Reedy Cove Falls Moderate Courthouse Falls Roaring Dill Falls Roaring Lower Vernal Falls Roaring Second Falls Roaring Yellowstone Falls Roaring Woodfin Falls Roaring Upper Vernal Falls Roaring Upper Falls Roaring Douglas Falk Roaring Walker Falls Roaring Flat Creek Falls Roaring Hidden Falls Barely Flowing High Falls Moderate High Falls Barely Flowing Hooker Falls Barely Flowing Pearsons Falls Barely Flowing Shoal Creek Falls Barely Flowing Turley Falls Barely Flowing Triple Falls Barely Flowing Little Creek Falls Roaring Mingo Falls Roaring Lower Falls Low Reedy River Falls Low Upper Falls Low Mouse Creek Falls Strong Pelham Falls Strong Ramsey Cascades Roaring Raven Cliff Falls Moderate Reems Creek Falls Strong Slicking Falls Low Soco Falls Strong

Updated 20 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Wednesday

Sunny · 92°F

Aft 85°F Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Mon 89°F Patchy Fog then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Tue 89°F Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Wed 92°F Sunny Best
Thu 93°F Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Fri 93°F Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Ind 92°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Horse Shoe

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 Spivey Falls Roaring · 357 cfs 100th percentile
  2. 2 Flat Creek Falls Roaring · 99 cfs 100th percentile
  3. 3 Ramsey Cascades Roaring · 675 cfs 100th percentile
  4. 4 Buckeye Falls Roaring · 357 cfs 100th percentile
  5. 5 Douglas Falk Roaring · 4 cfs 99th percentile
  6. 6 Walker Falls Roaring · 4 cfs 99th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Horse Shoe (18 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.

17.9 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
1.2 miles 200 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Horse Shoe (63 waterfalls)

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

8.6 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.5 miles 500 ft
13.3 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.9 miles 300 ft

All 90 Waterfalls Near Horse Shoe

35.5 miles away
North Carolina
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft
21.4 miles away
South Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
47.8 miles away
South Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 300 ft
25.9 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
32.6 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
4.5 miles 800 ft
44.8 miles away
Tennessee
Hard
8.0 miles 2 ft
38.3 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
10.4 miles away
South Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
33.9 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
22.4 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
29.1 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
0.4 miles 160 ft
13.7 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
3.3 miles 500 ft
9.1 miles away
North Carolina
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft
26.8 miles away
South Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
7.1 miles away
South Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
36.3 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
26.4 miles away
South Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
8 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
0.3 miles 50 ft
33 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
42.4 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
4.0 miles 300 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Horse Shoe

Are there free waterfalls near Horse Shoe?

There are 57 free waterfalls near Horse Shoe, including Bead and Lace Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Horse Shoe?

There are 18 easy waterfall hikes near Horse Shoe, including Connestee Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Horse Shoe?

There are 63 dog-friendly waterfalls near Horse Shoe, including Bead and Lace Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Horse Shoe?

There are 61 kid-friendly waterfalls near Horse Shoe, including Bead and Lace Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Horse Shoe?

There are 5 waterfalls that allow swimming near Horse Shoe, including Courthouse Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Horse Shoe?

The shortest waterfall hike near Horse Shoe is Bead and Lace Falls at 0.1 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Horse Shoe?

The tallest waterfall near Horse Shoe is Buckeye Falls at 475 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Horse Shoe?

Yes, 87 waterfalls near Horse Shoe have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Horse Shoe?

The closest waterfall to Horse Shoe is Turley Falls, approximately 2.5 miles away.