Waterfall Hikes Near Mars Hill, NC

2,843 residents
New York Time Zone
66 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Mars Hill? There are 66 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Mars Hill. 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 35.8283°N, -82.5490°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Mars Hill

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

65 of 66 gauged

9 of 65 waterfalls near Mars Hill are flowing strongly today

Big Falls Moderate Rainbow Falls Moderate Rock Creek Falls Moderate Big Falls Barely Flowing Dutch Creek Falls Barely Flowing Bird Rock Falls Barely Flowing Catheys Creek Falls Barely Flowing Connestee Falls Barely Flowing Dismal 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 Bradley Falls Barely Flowing Camp Minnehaha Falls Barely Flowing Hickorynut Falls Barely Flowing Rainbow Falls Barely Flowing Toms Falls Barely Flowing The Cascades 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 Coon Den Falls Moderate Jones 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 Rainbow Falls Moderate Ramsey Cascades Moderate High Falls Moderate Hooker Falls Moderate Pearsons Falls Moderate Shoal Creek Falls Moderate Turley Falls Moderate Triple Falls Moderate Linville Falls Moderate Mingo Falls Moderate Monkey Falls Strong 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

Wednesday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms · 87°F

Tod 88°F Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sat 88°F Patchy Fog then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 89°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mon 90°F Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Tue 86°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Wed 87°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms Best
Thu 88°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Mars Hill

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

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

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Mars Hill (11 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 Mars Hill (47 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
Walker Falls waterfall

Walker Falls

21.9 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Spivey Falls waterfall

Spivey Falls

39.4 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Buckeye Falls

47.2 miles away
Tennessee
Hard
8.0 miles 2 ft

All 66 Waterfalls Near Mars Hill

Upper Falls waterfall

Upper Falls

21.2 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
3.3 miles 500 ft
Monkey Falls waterfall

Monkey Falls

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

Pearsons Falls

31 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
0.3 miles 120 ft

Coon Den Falls

5.7 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.6 miles 500 ft
Big Falls waterfall

Big Falls

30.8 miles away
South Carolina
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Laurel Falls waterfall

Laurel Falls

24.3 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.3 miles 300 ft
Flat Creek Falls waterfall

Flat Creek Falls

5.8 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
4.5 miles 800 ft
Raven Cliff Falls waterfall

Raven Cliff Falls

29.1 miles away
South Carolina
Moderate
4.0 miles 400 ft
Catheys Creek Falls waterfall

Catheys Creek Falls

3.5 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Connestee Falls waterfall

Connestee Falls

49.2 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
0.2 miles 50 ft
Courthouse Falls waterfall

Courthouse Falls

24.6 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft
Woodfin Falls waterfall

Woodfin Falls

25.9 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Jones Falls waterfall

Jones Falls

18.5 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
3.0 miles 300 ft
Soco Falls waterfall

Soco Falls

31.5 miles away
North Carolina
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft
Big Falls waterfall

Big Falls

19.2 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Bird Rock Falls waterfall

Bird Rock Falls

25.7 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Dill Falls waterfall

Dill Falls

11.1 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Slicking Falls waterfall

Slicking Falls

25.1 miles away
South Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Twisting Falls waterfall

Twisting Falls

17.5 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
1.5 miles 400 ft
Mingo Falls waterfall

Mingo Falls

25.2 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
0.4 miles 160 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Mars Hill

Are there free waterfalls near Mars Hill?

There are 45 free waterfalls near Mars Hill, including Bead and Lace Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Mars Hill?

There are 11 easy waterfall hikes near Mars Hill, including Connestee Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Mars Hill?

There are 47 dog-friendly waterfalls near Mars Hill, including Bead and Lace Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Mars Hill?

There are 44 kid-friendly waterfalls near Mars Hill, including Bead and Lace Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Mars Hill?

There are 5 waterfalls that allow swimming near Mars Hill, including Courthouse Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Mars Hill?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near Mars Hill?

The tallest waterfall near Mars Hill is Buckeye Falls at 475 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Mars Hill?

Yes, 66 waterfalls near Mars Hill have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Mars Hill?

The closest waterfall to Mars Hill is Reems Creek Falls, approximately 9.2 miles away.

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