Waterfall Hikes Near Swannanoa, NC

5,338 residents
New_York Time Zone
75 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Swannanoa? There are 75 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Swannanoa. These trails range from drive_up to moderate difficulty, providing options for both casual hikers and experienced adventurers looking to explore the region's natural beauty.

Located at 35.6009°N, -82.3917°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Swannanoa

Find waterfalls to hike near Swannanoa

🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Swannanoa (15 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.

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Swannanoa (56 waterfalls)

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

Walker Falls waterfall

Walker Falls

47.1 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Toms Falls waterfall

Toms Falls

2.3 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Bead and Lace Falls waterfall

Bead and Lace Falls

34 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft

All Hiking Trails Near Swannanoa With Waterfalls

Spivey Falls waterfall

Spivey Falls

31 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Grassy Creek Falls waterfall

Grassy Creek Falls

4.6 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
High Falls waterfall

High Falls

10.6 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
1.2 miles 200 ft
Shoal Creek Falls waterfall

Shoal Creek Falls

4 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Crystal Falls waterfall

Crystal Falls

20.8 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Laughing Falls waterfall

Laughing Falls

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

Triple Falls

26.8 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.9 miles 300 ft
Hooker Falls waterfall

Hooker Falls

19.6 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
0.9 miles 50 ft
High Falls waterfall

High Falls

38.5 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
1.2 miles 200 ft
Bridal Veil Falls waterfall

Bridal Veil Falls

North Carolina
Moderate
4.4 miles 300 ft
Looking Glass Falls waterfall

Looking Glass Falls

14.7 miles away
North Carolina
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft
Rainbow Falls waterfall

Rainbow Falls

32.9 miles away
South Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Glencannon Falls waterfall

Glencannon Falls

34.5 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Buckeye Falls waterfall

Buckeye Falls

42 miles away
Tennessee
Hard
8.0 miles 2 ft
Falls of Gouges Creek waterfall

Falls of Gouges Creek

39.1 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Slick Rock Falls waterfall

Slick Rock Falls

8.2 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
1.0 miles 150 ft
Yellowstone Falls waterfall

Yellowstone Falls

9.6 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
3.0 miles 400 ft
Second Falls waterfall

Second Falls

38.9 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft
Maidenhair Falls waterfall

Maidenhair Falls

33.3 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Upper Falls waterfall

Upper Falls

31.5 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
3.3 miles 500 ft

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