Waterfall Hikes Near Swannanoa, NC

5,338 residents
New York Time Zone
78 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

The Swannanoa valley runs east from Asheville under the Seven Sisters ridge, and from here the Big Ivy falls sit about forty minutes north through Barnardsville. Walker Falls waits at the end of a forest road there, with 1.7 miles of walking if you want to stretch the stop. Bead and Lace Falls takes two miles and roughly 300 feet of gain. Mitchell Falls asks the same effort. Seventy-eight falls land within fifty miles of the valley, and most of the listed trails allow dogs.

Located at 35.6009°N, -82.3917°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Swannanoa

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

77 of 78 gauged

3 of 77 waterfalls near Swannanoa are flowing strongly today

Bead and Lace Falls Low Big Falls Barely Flowing Rainbow Falls Barely Flowing Rock Creek Falls Barely Flowing Big Falls Moderate Bird Rock Falls Low Catheys Creek Falls Low Connestee Falls Low Dismal Falls Low Rainbow Falls Low Schoolhouse Falls Low Windy Falls Low Whitewater Falls Low Toxaway Falls Low Blue Sea Falls Moderate Crabtree Falls Moderate Crystal Falls Moderate Falls of Gouges Creek Moderate Grassy Creek Falls Moderate Mitchell Falls Moderate Murphy Falls Moderate Roaring Spout Falls Moderate Upper Falls Moderate Bradley Falls Moderate Camp Minnehaha Falls Moderate Hickorynut Falls Moderate Rainbow Falls Moderate Toms Falls Moderate The Cascades Moderate Bridal Veil Falls Low Glencannon Falls Low High Falls Low Laughing Falls Low Looking Glass Falls Low Maidenhair Falls Low Slick Rock Falls Low Buckeye Falls Moderate Spivey Falls Moderate Coon Den Falls Roaring Jones Falls Roaring Laurel Falls Roaring Courthouse Falls Barely Flowing Dill Falls Barely Flowing Lower Vernal Falls Barely Flowing Second Falls Barely Flowing Yellowstone Falls Barely Flowing Woodfin Falls Barely Flowing Upper Vernal Falls Barely Flowing Upper Falls Barely Flowing Douglas Falk Barely Flowing Walker Falls Barely Flowing Flat Creek Falls Low Grotto Falls Moderate Rainbow Falls Moderate Ramsey Cascades Moderate Wilson Falls Moderate High Falls Low Hooker Falls Low Pearsons Falls Low Shoal Creek Falls Low Turley Falls Low Triple Falls Low Linville Falls Moderate Little Creek Falls Moderate Mingo Falls Moderate Lower Falls Moderate Reedy River Falls Moderate Upper Falls Moderate Mouse Creek Falls Moderate Onion Cliff Falls Barely Flowing Slatten Falls Barely Flowing Pelham Falls Barely Flowing Raven Cliff Falls Barely Flowing Reedy Cove Falls Barely Flowing Reems Creek Falls Low Slicking Falls Low Soco Falls Low

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Today

Sunny · 72°F

Tod 72°F Sunny Best
Mon 75°F Patchy Fog then Sunny
Tue 78°F Sunny
Wed 80°F Sunny
Thu 81°F Sunny
Fri 81°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Sat 76°F Chance Rain Showers

Flowing best right now near Swannanoa

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Jones Falls Roaring · 1110 cfs 93rd percentile
  2. 2 Laurel Falls Roaring · 1110 cfs 93rd percentile
  3. 3 Coon Den Falls Roaring · 1110 cfs 93rd percentile
  4. 4 Reedy River Falls Moderate · 16 cfs 40th percentile
  5. 5 Lower Falls Moderate · 16 cfs 40th percentile
  6. 6 Upper Falls Moderate · 16 cfs 40th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Swannanoa (30 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.

9.1 miles away
North Carolina
Drive Up
1.7 miles Unknown
9.3 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Swannanoa (57 waterfalls)

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

9.8 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft

All 78 Waterfalls Near Swannanoa

LiDAR terrain view around Douglas Falk in North Carolina, about 260 feet of drop LiDAR
6.6 miles away
North Carolina
Unknown
2.8 miles Unknown
9.1 miles away
North Carolina
Drive Up
1.7 miles Unknown
9.3 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown
9.8 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
11.2 miles away
North Carolina
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
11.4 miles away
North Carolina
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
11.8 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
0.8 miles Unknown
13 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
13.1 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
3.9 miles 700 ft
13.3 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
1.0 miles Unknown
13.8 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
1.4 miles 200 ft
LiDAR terrain view around Turley Falls in North Carolina, about 230 feet of drop LiDAR
19.1 miles away
North Carolina
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
19.9 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
Unknown Unknown
20.5 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
20.8 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
3.3 miles 500 ft
21.2 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
0.3 miles 120 ft
21.4 miles away
South Carolina
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
LiDAR terrain view around Murphy Falls in North Carolina, about 161 feet of drop LiDAR
22.8 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
4.0 miles 300 ft
23.3 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.5 miles 500 ft
24.3 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.5 miles 500 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Swannanoa

Are there free waterfalls near Swannanoa?

There are 52 free waterfalls near Swannanoa, including Bead and Lace Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Swannanoa?

There are 30 easy waterfall hikes near Swannanoa, including Bird Rock Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Swannanoa?

There are 57 dog-friendly waterfalls near Swannanoa, including Bead and Lace Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Swannanoa?

There are 54 kid-friendly waterfalls near Swannanoa, including Bead and Lace Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Swannanoa?

There are 6 waterfalls that allow swimming near Swannanoa, including Courthouse Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Swannanoa?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near Swannanoa?

The tallest waterfall near Swannanoa is Buckeye Falls at 475 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Swannanoa?

Yes, 75 waterfalls near Swannanoa have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Swannanoa?

The closest waterfall to Swannanoa is Douglas Falk, approximately 6.6 miles away.

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