Waterfall Hikes Near Lake Santeetlah, NC
within 50 miles
Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Lake Santeetlah? Luckily, there are 76 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Lake Santeetlah, 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 Lake Santeetlah
















































Find waterfalls to hike near Lake Santeetlah
🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Lake Santeetlah (33 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.

Santeetlah Bluff Falls
33.6 miles awayNorth Carolina
Difficulty: Easy
Trail Length: 1.0 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft
Lower Falls
29.1 miles awayNorth Carolina
Difficulty: Easy
Trail Length: 0.5 miles
Elevation Gain: 100 ft

Sassafras Falls
35.9 miles awayNorth Carolina
Difficulty: Easy
Trail Length: 1.5 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft
🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Lake Santeetlah (46 waterfalls)
Bring your four-legged friend along! These waterfalls welcome dogs on their trails.

Santeetlah Bluff Falls
33.6 miles awayNorth Carolina
Difficulty: Easy
Trail Length: 1.0 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft

Bemis Camp Falls
33.3 miles awayNorth Carolina
Difficulty: Moderate
Trail Length: 2.0 miles
Elevation Gain: 300 ft
Lower Falls
29.1 miles awayNorth Carolina
Difficulty: Easy
Trail Length: 0.5 miles
Elevation Gain: 100 ft

Big Falls
35.3 miles awayNorth Carolina
Difficulty: Moderate
Trail Length: 2.5 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft

Sassafras Falls
35.9 miles awayNorth Carolina
Difficulty: Easy
Trail Length: 1.5 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft
All Hiking Trails Near Lake Santeetlah With Waterfalls

Horsetrough Falls
26.6 miles awayGeorgia
Difficulty: Easy
Trail Length: 0.4 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft

Helton Creek Falls
40.5 miles awayGeorgia
Difficulty: Easy
Trail Length: 0.3 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft

Rainbow Falls
73.5 miles awayTennessee
Difficulty: Hard
Trail Length: 5.4 miles
Elevation Gain: 1 ft

Nottely Falls
12.5 miles awayGeorgia
Difficulty: Unknown
Trail Length: 0.0 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft

Grotto Falls
74.7 miles awayTennessee
Difficulty: Moderate
Trail Length: 2.6 miles
Elevation Gain: 585 ft

Mingo Falls
24.2 miles awayNorth Carolina
Difficulty: Moderate
Trail Length: 0.4 miles
Elevation Gain: 160 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

Dukes Creek Falls
17.2 miles awayGeorgia
Difficulty: Moderate
Trail Length: 2.0 miles
Elevation Gain: 400 ft

Soco Falls
24.1 miles awayNorth Carolina
Difficulty: Easy
Trail Length: 0.2 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft

Anna Ruby Falls
44.7 miles awayGeorgia
Difficulty: Easy
Trail Length: 0.9 miles
Elevation Gain: 200 ft

Woodfin Falls
11.5 miles awayNorth Carolina
Difficulty: Unknown
Trail Length: 0.0 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft

Cullasaja Falls
13.2 miles awayNorth Carolina
Difficulty: Drive Up
Trail Length: 0.0 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft

Thurston Hatcher Falls
42.1 miles awayNorth Carolina
Difficulty: Unknown
Trail Length: 0.0 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft

High Falls
28.7 miles awayNorth Carolina
Difficulty: Easy
Trail Length: 1.2 miles
Elevation Gain: 200 ft

Wilson Falls
18.6 miles awayGeorgia
Difficulty: Unknown
Trail Length: 0.0 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft

Betsy Falls
44.1 miles awayNorth Carolina
Difficulty: Unknown
Trail Length: 0.0 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft

Onion Falls
6.7 miles awayNorth Carolina
Difficulty: Unknown
Trail Length: 0.0 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft

Flat Creek Falls
21.2 miles awayNorth Carolina
Difficulty: Moderate
Trail Length: 4.5 miles
Elevation Gain: 800 ft

Sea Creek Falls
36.9 miles awayGeorgia
Difficulty: Easy
Trail Length: 0.5 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft