Waterfall Hikes Near Rutherfordton, NC

3,671 residents
New_York Time Zone
55 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Rutherfordton? Luckily, there are 55 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Rutherfordton, 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.

Located at 35.3642°N, -81.9613°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Rutherfordton

Find waterfalls to hike near Rutherfordton

🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Rutherfordton (26 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

30.9 miles away

North Carolina

Difficulty: Easy

Trail Length: 1.4 miles

Elevation Gain: 200 ft

The Cascades waterfall

The Cascades

64.3 miles away

North Carolina

Difficulty: Easy

Trail Length: 0.8 miles

Elevation Gain: 0 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Rutherfordton (42 waterfalls)

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

Hickorynut Falls waterfall

Hickorynut Falls

30.9 miles away

North Carolina

Difficulty: Easy

Trail Length: 1.4 miles

Elevation Gain: 200 ft

Rainbow Falls waterfall

Rainbow Falls

31.5 miles away

North Carolina

Difficulty: Moderate

Trail Length: 3.9 miles

Elevation Gain: 700 ft

The Cascades waterfall

The Cascades

64.3 miles away

North Carolina

Difficulty: Easy

Trail Length: 0.8 miles

Elevation Gain: 0 ft

Bradley Falls waterfall

Bradley Falls

40.2 miles away

North Carolina

Difficulty: Moderate

Trail Length: 2.0 miles

Elevation Gain: 300 ft

Bead and Lace Falls waterfall

Bead and Lace Falls

19.8 miles away

North Carolina

Difficulty: Moderate

Trail Length: 2.0 miles

Elevation Gain: 300 ft

All Hiking Trails Near Rutherfordton With Waterfalls

Catheys Creek Falls waterfall

Catheys Creek Falls

34.2 miles away

North Carolina

Difficulty: Easy

Trail Length: 0.2 miles

Elevation Gain: 0 ft

Connestee Falls waterfall

Connestee Falls

70.2 miles away

North Carolina

Difficulty: Easy

Trail Length: 0.1 miles

Elevation Gain: 0 ft

Reems Creek Falls waterfall

Reems Creek Falls

59.2 miles away

North Carolina

Difficulty: Easy

Trail Length: 1.0 miles

Elevation Gain: 0 ft

Upper Falls waterfall

Upper Falls

32.8 miles away

South Carolina

Difficulty: Moderate

Trail Length: 4.6 miles

Elevation Gain: 800 ft

Lower Falls waterfall

Lower Falls

32.7 miles away

South Carolina

Difficulty: Moderate

Trail Length: 2.4 miles

Elevation Gain: 200 ft

Courthouse Falls waterfall

Courthouse Falls

13.9 miles away

North Carolina

Difficulty: Easy

Trail Length: 0.5 miles

Elevation Gain: 0 ft

Reedy River Falls waterfall

Reedy River Falls

7.2 miles away

South Carolina

Difficulty: Easy

Trail Length: 0.5 miles

Elevation Gain: 0 ft

Bird Rock Falls waterfall

Bird Rock Falls

31.5 miles away

North Carolina

Difficulty: Easy

Trail Length: 0.5 miles

Elevation Gain: 0 ft

Slicking Falls waterfall

Slicking Falls

24.4 miles away

South Carolina

Difficulty: Easy

Trail Length: 0.5 miles

Elevation Gain: 0 ft

Silvervale Falls waterfall

Silvervale Falls

17 miles away

North Carolina

Difficulty: Easy

Trail Length: 0.1 miles

Elevation Gain: 0 ft

Reedy Cove Falls waterfall

Reedy Cove Falls

26.2 miles away

South Carolina

Difficulty: Easy

Trail Length: 0.5 miles

Elevation Gain: 0 ft

Whitewater Falls waterfall

Whitewater Falls

20.9 miles away

North Carolina

Difficulty: Easy

Trail Length: 0.6 miles

Elevation Gain: 200 ft

Spivey Falls waterfall

Spivey Falls

24.2 miles away

Tennessee

Difficulty: Drive Up

Trail Length: 0.0 miles

Elevation Gain: 0 ft

Clearwater Falls waterfall

South Carolina

Difficulty: Unknown

Trail Length: 0.0 miles

Elevation Gain: 0 ft

Moravian Falls waterfall

Moravian Falls

18.3 miles away

North Carolina

Difficulty: Drive Up

Trail Length: 0.0 miles

Elevation Gain: 0 ft