Waterfall Hikes Near Ruth, NC

621 residents
New York Time Zone
61 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Ruth? There are 61 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Ruth. 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 35.3824°N, -81.9448°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Ruth

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

60 of 61 gauged

8 of 60 waterfalls near Ruth are flowing strongly today

Bead and Lace Falls Moderate Big Falls Moderate Rainbow Falls Moderate Rock Creek Falls Moderate Big Falls Barely Flowing Dutch Creek Falls Barely Flowing Laurel Creek Falls Barely Flowing Watauga Falls Barely Flowing Bird Rock Falls Barely Flowing Catheys Creek Falls Barely Flowing Connestee 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 Coon Den Falls Moderate Jones Falls Moderate Courthouse Falls Moderate Dill Falls Moderate Lower Vernal Falls Moderate Second Falls Moderate Yellowstone Falls Moderate Upper Vernal Falls Moderate Upper Falls Moderate Douglas Falk Barely Flowing Walker Falls Barely Flowing Gordons Mill Falls Moderate High Falls Moderate Hooker Falls Moderate Pearsons Falls Moderate Shoal Creek Falls Moderate Turley Falls Moderate Triple Falls Moderate Linville Falls Low Lower Falls Low Reedy River Falls Low Upper Falls Low Pelham Falls Barely Flowing Raven Cliff Falls Strong Reems Creek Falls Barely Flowing Silvervale Falls Low Slicking Falls Low

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Monday

Sunny · 98°F

Tod 95°F Patchy Fog then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sat 94°F Patchy Fog then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 95°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mon 98°F Sunny Best
Tue 93°F Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Wed 92°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Thu 94°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Ruth

Updated about 3 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Looking Glass Falls Strong · 84 cfs 86th percentile
  2. 2 Maidenhair Falls Strong · 84 cfs 86th percentile
  3. 3 Laughing Falls Strong · 84 cfs 86th percentile
  4. 4 Bridal Veil Falls Strong · 84 cfs 86th percentile
  5. 5 High Falls Strong · 84 cfs 86th percentile
  6. 6 Slick Rock Falls Strong · 84 cfs 86th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Ruth (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.

Hickorynut Falls waterfall

Hickorynut Falls

15.8 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
1.4 miles 200 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Ruth (45 waterfalls)

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

Rainbow Falls waterfall

Rainbow Falls

16.4 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
3.9 miles 700 ft
The Cascades waterfall

The Cascades

13.9 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Bead and Lace Falls

7.8 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Bradley Falls waterfall

Bradley Falls

31.7 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft

All 61 Waterfalls Near Ruth

Coon Den Falls

5.7 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.6 miles 500 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Ruth

Are there free waterfalls near Ruth?

There are 41 free waterfalls near Ruth, including Bead and Lace Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Ruth?

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

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Ruth?

There are 45 dog-friendly waterfalls near Ruth, including Bead and Lace Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Ruth?

There are 43 kid-friendly waterfalls near Ruth, including Bead and Lace Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Ruth?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Ruth?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near Ruth?

The tallest waterfall near Ruth is Raven Cliff Falls at 420 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Ruth?

Yes, 58 waterfalls near Ruth have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Ruth?

The closest waterfall to Ruth is Hickorynut Falls, approximately 15.8 miles away.

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