Waterfall Hikes Near Swannanoa, NC

5,338 residents
New York Time Zone
76 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

75 of 76 gauged

3 of 75 waterfalls near Swannanoa are flowing strongly today

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Updated 44 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Veterans Day

Sunny · 68°F

Vet 68°F Sunny Best
Thu 53°F Slight Chance Rain Showers
Fri 42°F Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers
Sat 43°F Sunny
Sun 51°F Sunny
Mon 51°F Mostly Sunny
Tue 53°F Mostly Sunny

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 Laurel Falls Strong · 534 cfs 83rd percentile
  2. 2 Jones Falls Strong · 534 cfs 83rd percentile
  3. 3 Coon Den Falls Strong · 534 cfs 83rd percentile
  4. 4 Pelham Falls Moderate · 49 cfs 54th percentile
  5. 5 Linville Falls Low · 71 cfs 13th percentile
  6. 6 Onion Cliff Falls Low · 84 cfs 13th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Swannanoa (29 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.

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North Carolina
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All 76 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
Drive Up
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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
North Carolina
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11.4 miles away
North Carolina
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11.8 miles away
North Carolina
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North Carolina
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13.1 miles away
North Carolina
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13.3 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
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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
North Carolina
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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 29 easy waterfall hikes near Swannanoa, including Big Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Swannanoa?

There are 43 dog-friendly waterfalls near Swannanoa, including Big Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Swannanoa?

There are 52 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, 74 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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