Waterfall Hikes Near Hot Springs, NC

519 residents
New York Time Zone
80 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Hot Springs? There are 80 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Hot Springs. 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 35.8934°N, -82.8303°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Hot Springs

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

80 of 80 gauged

9 of 80 waterfalls near Hot Springs are flowing strongly today

Bird Rock Falls Barely Flowing Catheys Creek Falls Barely Flowing Connestee Falls Barely Flowing Dismal Falls Barely Flowing Rainbow Falls Barely Flowing Schoolhouse Falls Barely Flowing Windy Falls Barely Flowing Whitewater Falls Barely Flowing Upper Falls Barely Flowing Toxaway Falls Barely Flowing Blue Sea Falls Barely Flowing Crabtree Falls Barely Flowing Crystal Falls Barely Flowing Falls of Gouges Creek Barely Flowing Grassy Creek Falls Barely Flowing Mitchell Falls Barely Flowing Murphy Falls Barely Flowing Roaring Spout Falls Barely Flowing Upper Falls Barely Flowing Bridal Veil Falls Strong Glencannon Falls Strong High Falls Strong Laughing Falls Strong Looking Glass Falls Strong Maidenhair Falls Strong Slick Rock Falls Strong Buckeye Falls Moderate Spivey Falls Moderate Camp Minnehaha Falls Barely Flowing Hickorynut Falls Barely Flowing Rainbow Falls Barely Flowing Toms Falls Barely Flowing The Cascades Barely Flowing Coon Den Falls Moderate Laurel Falls Moderate Courthouse Falls Moderate Dill Falls Moderate Lower Vernal Falls Moderate Second Falls Moderate Yellowstone Falls Moderate Woodfin Falls Moderate Upper Vernal Falls Moderate Upper Falls Moderate Douglas Falk Barely Flowing Walker Falls Barely Flowing Flat Creek Falls Barely Flowing Grotto Falls Moderate Laurel Falls Moderate Rainbow Falls Moderate Ramsey Cascades Moderate Wilson Falls Moderate High Falls Moderate Hooker Falls Moderate Shoal Creek Falls Moderate Turley Falls Moderate Triple Falls Moderate Linville Falls Moderate Little Creek Falls Moderate Mingo Falls Moderate Monkey Falls Strong Rainbow Falls Moderate Rock Creek Falls Moderate Raven Cliff Falls Strong Reems Creek Falls Low Slicking Falls Low Soco Falls Moderate

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Sunday

Sunny · 92°F

Tod 90°F Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sat 91°F Patchy Fog then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 92°F Sunny Best
Mon 93°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Tue 88°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Wed 90°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Thu 90°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Hot Springs

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Laughing Falls Strong · 78 cfs 83rd percentile
  2. 2 High Falls Strong · 78 cfs 83rd percentile
  3. 3 Glencannon Falls Strong · 78 cfs 83rd percentile
  4. 4 Looking Glass Falls Strong · 78 cfs 83rd percentile
  5. 5 Slick Rock Falls Strong · 78 cfs 83rd percentile
  6. 6 Maidenhair Falls Strong · 78 cfs 83rd percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Hot Springs (15 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 Hot Springs (52 waterfalls)

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

Reems Creek Falls waterfall

Reems Creek Falls

16.8 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Buckeye Falls

47.2 miles away
Tennessee
Hard
8.0 miles 2 ft
Mouse Creek Falls waterfall

Mouse Creek Falls

13.2 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
4.2 miles 600 ft
Spivey Falls waterfall

Spivey Falls

39.4 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Walker Falls waterfall

Walker Falls

21.9 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 80 Waterfalls Near Hot Springs

Windy Falls waterfall

Windy Falls

24.8 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Onion Cliff Falls waterfall

Onion Cliff Falls

37 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
1.0 miles 200 ft
Raven Cliff Falls waterfall

Raven Cliff Falls

29.1 miles away
South Carolina
Moderate
4.0 miles 400 ft

Maidenhair Falls

16.2 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.5 miles 300 ft
Betsy Falls waterfall

Betsy Falls

18.5 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Twin Falls waterfall

Twin Falls

18.5 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
4.0 miles 500 ft
Rainbow Falls waterfall

Rainbow Falls

16.4 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
3.9 miles 700 ft
Fairfield Falls waterfall

Fairfield Falls

16.5 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Hickorynut Falls waterfall

Hickorynut Falls

15.8 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
1.4 miles 200 ft
Monkey Falls waterfall

Monkey Falls

48.5 miles away
Virginia
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Rainbow Falls waterfall

Rainbow Falls

37.7 miles away
South Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Onion Falls waterfall

Onion Falls

35.6 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Rock Creek Falls waterfall

Rock Creek Falls

37.4 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.5 miles 500 ft
High Falls waterfall

High Falls

35.6 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
1.2 miles 200 ft

Coon Den Falls

5.7 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.6 miles 500 ft

Thurston Hatcher Falls

39.3 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Laurel Falls waterfall

Laurel Falls

24.3 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.3 miles 300 ft

Clearwater Falls

47.9 miles away
South Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Lower Falls waterfall

Lower Falls

23.4 miles away
South Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 300 ft
Upper Falls waterfall

Upper Falls

20.3 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Hot Springs

Are there free waterfalls near Hot Springs?

There are 50 free waterfalls near Hot Springs, including Bead and Lace Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Hot Springs?

There are 15 easy waterfall hikes near Hot Springs, including Connestee Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Hot Springs?

There are 52 dog-friendly waterfalls near Hot Springs, including Bead and Lace Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Hot Springs?

There are 52 kid-friendly waterfalls near Hot Springs, including Bead and Lace Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Hot Springs?

There are 5 waterfalls that allow swimming near Hot Springs, including Courthouse Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Hot Springs?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near Hot Springs?

The tallest waterfall near Hot Springs is Buckeye Falls at 475 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Hot Springs?

Yes, 80 waterfalls near Hot Springs have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Hot Springs?

The closest waterfall to Hot Springs is Reems Creek Falls, approximately 19.6 miles away.

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