Waterfall Hikes Near Shelby, NC

21,712 residents
New York Time Zone
20 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

West of Shelby the Piedmont runs out fast, and the fifty-mile circle reaches into Hickory Nut Gorge and the Saluda country. Hickorynut Falls slides 404 feet down the gorge wall near Chimney Rock, a 1.4-mile walk away. Pearsons Falls drops 90 feet at the end of a quarter mile through a botanical glen near Saluda. Bradley Falls adds a 75-foot drop after two miles of trail. Twenty falls land inside the circle, and most of the listed hikes welcome dogs.

Located at 35.2904°N, -81.5451°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Shelby

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

20 of 20 gauged

2 of 20 waterfalls near Shelby are flowing strongly today

Bead and Lace Falls Strong Big Falls Low Rock Creek Falls Low 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 Gordons Mill Falls Moderate Hendricks Falls Roaring Hooker Falls Moderate Pearsons Falls Moderate Shoal Creek Falls Moderate Turley Falls Moderate Triple Falls Moderate Laughing Falls Moderate Linville Falls Barely Flowing Pelham Falls Moderate Silvervale Falls Low

Updated about 3 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Monday

Sunny · 97°F

Thu 94°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Fri 95°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sat 94°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 94°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mon 97°F Sunny Best
Tue 95°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Wed 93°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Shelby

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Hendricks Falls Roaring · 308 cfs 92nd percentile
  2. 2 Bead and Lace Falls Moderate · 1230 cfs 74th percentile
  3. 3 Triple Falls Moderate · 634 cfs 73rd percentile
  4. 4 Turley Falls Moderate · 634 cfs 73rd percentile
  5. 5 Shoal Creek Falls Moderate · 634 cfs 73rd percentile
  6. 6 Pearsons Falls Moderate · 634 cfs 73rd percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Shelby (3 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.

Pearsons Falls waterfall

Pearsons Falls

31 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
0.3 miles 120 ft
Hickorynut Falls waterfall

Hickorynut Falls

15.8 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
1.4 miles 200 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Shelby (13 waterfalls)

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

Bradley Falls waterfall

Bradley Falls

31.7 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Rainbow Falls waterfall

Rainbow Falls

16.4 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
3.9 miles 700 ft
Silvervale Falls waterfall

Silvervale Falls

42.4 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
The Cascades waterfall

The Cascades

13.9 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 20 Waterfalls Near Shelby

Bradley Falls waterfall

Bradley Falls

31.7 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Pearsons Falls waterfall

Pearsons Falls

31 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
0.3 miles 120 ft
Hickorynut Falls waterfall

Hickorynut Falls

15.8 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
1.4 miles 200 ft
Rainbow Falls waterfall

Rainbow Falls

16.4 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
3.9 miles 700 ft
Silvervale Falls waterfall

Silvervale Falls

42.4 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
The Cascades waterfall

The Cascades

13.9 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Camp Minnehaha Falls waterfall

Camp Minnehaha Falls

14.5 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Hendricks Falls

34.8 miles away
South Carolina
Moderate
1.5 miles 200 ft

Bead and Lace Falls

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

Toms Falls

16.4 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Big Falls waterfall

Big Falls

30.8 miles away
South Carolina
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft

Turley Falls

6 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Rock Creek Falls waterfall

Rock Creek Falls

37.4 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.5 miles 500 ft
Gordons Mill Falls waterfall

Gordons Mill Falls

40.1 miles away
South Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Shoal Creek Falls waterfall

Shoal Creek Falls

13.8 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Linville Falls waterfall

Linville Falls

33.2 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
1.6 miles 250 ft
Laughing Falls waterfall

Laughing Falls

15.1 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Triple Falls waterfall

Triple Falls

16.2 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.9 miles 300 ft

Pelham Falls

8.4 miles away
South Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Hooker Falls waterfall

Hooker Falls

16.3 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
0.9 miles 50 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Shelby

Are there free waterfalls near Shelby?

There are 12 free waterfalls near Shelby, including Bead and Lace Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Shelby?

There are 3 easy waterfall hikes near Shelby, including Hickorynut Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Shelby?

There are 13 dog-friendly waterfalls near Shelby, including Bead and Lace Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Shelby?

There are 13 kid-friendly waterfalls near Shelby, including Bead and Lace Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Shelby?

There is 1 waterfall that allows swimming near Shelby, including Hooker Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Shelby?

The shortest waterfall hike near Shelby is Bead and Lace Falls at 0.3 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Shelby?

The tallest waterfall near Shelby is Hickorynut Falls at 404 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Shelby?

Yes, 20 waterfalls near Shelby have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Shelby?

The closest waterfall to Shelby is Bradley Falls, approximately 32.7 miles away.

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