Waterfall Hikes Near Swannanoa, NC

5,338 residents
New York Time Zone
77 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

76 of 77 gauged

3 of 76 waterfalls near Swannanoa are flowing strongly today

Bead and Lace Falls Moderate Big Falls Low Rainbow Falls Low Rock Creek Falls Low 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 Crabtree 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 Strong Jones Falls Strong Laurel Falls Strong Courthouse Falls Low Dill Falls Low Lower Vernal Falls Low Second Falls Low Yellowstone Falls Low Woodfin Falls Low Upper Vernal Falls Low Upper Falls Low Douglas Falk Moderate Walker Falls Moderate Flat Creek Falls Barely Flowing Grotto Falls Moderate Rainbow Falls Moderate Ramsey Cascades Moderate Wilson Falls Moderate High Falls Moderate Hooker Falls Moderate Pearsons Falls Moderate Shoal Creek Falls Moderate Turley Falls Moderate Triple Falls Moderate Linville Falls Moderate Little Creek Falls Low Mingo Falls Low Lower Falls Low Reedy River Falls Low Mouse Creek Falls Moderate Onion Cliff Falls Moderate Slatten Falls Moderate Pelham Falls Moderate Raven Cliff Falls Low Reedy Cove Falls Low Reems Creek Falls Moderate Slicking Falls Barely Flowing Soco Falls Moderate

Updated about 3 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Tuesday

Sunny · 68°F

Fri 80°F Areas Of Fog then Sunny
Sat 54°F Mostly Sunny
Sun 58°F Sunny
Mon 63°F Sunny
Tue 68°F Sunny Best
Wed 70°F Sunny
Thu 70°F Sunny

Flowing best right now near Swannanoa

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 Onion Cliff Falls Moderate · 292 cfs 71st percentile
  2. 2 Slatten Falls Moderate · 292 cfs 71st percentile
  3. 3 Soco Falls Moderate · 382 cfs 52nd percentile
  4. 4 Jones Falls Moderate · 434 cfs 40th percentile
  5. 5 Laurel Falls Moderate · 434 cfs 40th percentile
  6. 6 Coon Den Falls Moderate · 434 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
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All 77 Waterfalls Near Swannanoa

LiDAR terrain view around Douglas Falk in North Carolina, about 260 feet of drop LiDAR
6.6 miles away
North Carolina
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9.1 miles away
North Carolina
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9.3 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
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9.8 miles away
North Carolina
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11.2 miles away
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11.4 miles away
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11.8 miles away
North Carolina
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13.1 miles away
North Carolina
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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
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19.9 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
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20.5 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
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20.8 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
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21.2 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
0.5 miles 120 ft
21.4 miles away
South Carolina
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LiDAR terrain view around Murphy Falls in North Carolina, about 161 feet of drop LiDAR
22.8 miles away
North Carolina
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23.3 miles away
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24.3 miles away
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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 Big Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Swannanoa?

There are 44 dog-friendly waterfalls near Swannanoa, including Big Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Swannanoa?

There are 53 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 Big 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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