Waterfall Hikes Near Shelby, NC
within 50 miles
Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Shelby? Luckily, there are 27 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Shelby, 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 Shelby
Find waterfalls to hike near Shelby
🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Shelby (8 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
39.4 miles awayNorth Carolina
Difficulty: Easy
Trail Length: 0.25 miles
Elevation Gain: 120 ft
Hickorynut Falls
30.9 miles awayNorth Carolina
Difficulty: Easy
Trail Length: 1.4 miles
Elevation Gain: 200 ft
The Cascades
64.3 miles awayNorth Carolina
Difficulty: Easy
Trail Length: 0.8 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft
🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Shelby (19 waterfalls)
Bring your four-legged friend along! These waterfalls welcome dogs on their trails.
Bradley Falls
40.2 miles awayNorth Carolina
Difficulty: Moderate
Trail Length: 2.0 miles
Elevation Gain: 300 ft
Pearsons Falls
39.4 miles awayNorth Carolina
Difficulty: Easy
Trail Length: 0.25 miles
Elevation Gain: 120 ft
Hickorynut Falls
30.9 miles awayNorth Carolina
Difficulty: Easy
Trail Length: 1.4 miles
Elevation Gain: 200 ft
Rainbow Falls
31.5 miles awayNorth Carolina
Difficulty: Moderate
Trail Length: 3.9 miles
Elevation Gain: 700 ft
The Cascades
64.3 miles awayNorth Carolina
Difficulty: Easy
Trail Length: 0.8 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft
All Hiking Trails Near Shelby With Waterfalls
Blue Sea Falls
67.9 miles awayNorth Carolina
Difficulty: Unknown
Trail Length: 0.0 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft
Douglas Falk
66.8 miles awayNorth Carolina
Difficulty: Unknown
Trail Length: 0.0 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft
Walker Falls
53.3 miles awayNorth Carolina
Difficulty: Drive Up
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
Lower Falls
32.7 miles awaySouth Carolina
Difficulty: Moderate
Trail Length: 2.4 miles
Elevation Gain: 200 ft
Reedy River Falls
7.2 miles awaySouth Carolina
Difficulty: Easy
Trail Length: 0.5 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft
Great Falls of Catawba
53.8 miles awaySouth Carolina
Difficulty: Unknown
Trail Length: 2.0 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft