Waterfall Hikes Near Mills River, NC
within 50 miles
Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Mills River? Luckily, there are 101 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Mills River, 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 Mills River
Find waterfalls to hike near Mills River
🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Mills River (42 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.

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

Shoal Creek Falls
59.8 miles awayNorth Carolina
Difficulty: Easy
Trail Length: 1.0 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft

Hooker Falls
19.1 miles awayNorth Carolina
Difficulty: Easy
Trail Length: 0.9 miles
Elevation Gain: 50 ft
🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Mills River (70 waterfalls)
Bring your four-legged friend along! These waterfalls welcome dogs on their trails.

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

Triple Falls
4.5 miles awayNorth Carolina
Difficulty: Moderate
Trail Length: 2.9 miles
Elevation Gain: 300 ft

Hooker Falls
19.1 miles awayNorth Carolina
Difficulty: Easy
Trail Length: 0.9 miles
Elevation Gain: 50 ft
All Hiking Trails Near Mills River With Waterfalls

Walker Falls
53.3 miles awayNorth Carolina
Difficulty: Drive Up
Trail Length: 0.0 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft

Reedy Cove Falls
26.2 miles awaySouth Carolina
Difficulty: Easy
Trail Length: 0.5 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft

Whitewater Falls
20.9 miles awayNorth Carolina
Difficulty: Easy
Trail Length: 0.6 miles
Elevation Gain: 200 ft

Schoolhouse Falls
27.2 miles awayNorth Carolina
Difficulty: Easy
Trail Length: 2.5 miles
Elevation Gain: 200 ft

Slatten Falls
30.7 miles awayNorth Carolina
Difficulty: Easy
Trail Length: 1.5 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft

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

Blue Sea Falls
67.9 miles awayNorth Carolina
Difficulty: Unknown
Trail Length: 0.0 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft

Rainbow Falls
20.2 miles awayNorth Carolina
Difficulty: Moderate
Trail Length: 3.9 miles
Elevation Gain: 700 ft

Windy Falls
24.8 miles awayNorth Carolina
Difficulty: Hard
Trail Length: 3.0 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft

Onion Cliff Falls
44.4 miles awayNorth Carolina
Difficulty: Moderate
Trail Length: 1.0 miles
Elevation Gain: 200 ft

Maidenhair Falls
14.1 miles awayNorth Carolina
Difficulty: Moderate
Trail Length: 2.5 miles
Elevation Gain: 300 ft

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

Twin Falls
20.7 miles awayNorth Carolina
Difficulty: Moderate
Trail Length: 4.0 miles
Elevation Gain: 500 ft

Fairfield Falls
27.3 miles awayNorth Carolina
Difficulty: Unknown
Trail Length: 0.0 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft

Mitchell Falls
38.7 miles awayNorth Carolina
Difficulty: Moderate
Trail Length: 2.0 miles
Elevation Gain: 300 ft

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

Onion Falls
6.7 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

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

Upper Falls
32.8 miles awaySouth Carolina
Difficulty: Moderate
Trail Length: 4.6 miles
Elevation Gain: 800 ft