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

5 of 77 waterfalls near Swannanoa are flowing strongly today

Bead and Lace Falls Moderate Big Falls Low Rainbow Falls Low Rock Creek Falls Low Big Falls Barely Flowing Bird Rock Falls Barely Flowing Catheys Creek Falls Barely Flowing Connestee Falls Barely Flowing Dismal Falls Barely Flowing Rainbow Falls Barely Flowing Schoolhouse Falls Barely Flowing Windy Falls Barely Flowing Whitewater Falls Barely Flowing Toxaway Falls Barely Flowing Blue Sea Falls Barely Flowing Crabtree Falls Barely Flowing Crystal Falls Barely Flowing Falls of Gouges Creek Barely Flowing Grassy Creek Falls Barely Flowing Mitchell Falls Barely Flowing Murphy Falls Barely Flowing Roaring Spout Falls Barely Flowing Upper Falls Barely Flowing Bradley Falls Barely Flowing Camp Minnehaha Falls Barely Flowing Hickorynut Falls Barely Flowing Rainbow Falls Barely Flowing Toms Falls Barely Flowing The Cascades Barely Flowing Bridal Veil Falls Barely Flowing Glencannon Falls Barely Flowing High Falls Barely Flowing Laughing Falls Barely Flowing Looking Glass Falls Barely Flowing Maidenhair Falls Barely Flowing Slick Rock Falls Barely Flowing Buckeye Falls Roaring Spivey Falls Roaring Coon Den Falls Moderate Jones Falls Moderate Laurel Falls Moderate 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 Barely Flowing Walker Falls Barely Flowing Flat Creek Falls Barely Flowing 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 Barely Flowing Little Creek Falls Moderate Mingo Falls Moderate Lower Falls Moderate Reedy River Falls Moderate Upper Falls Moderate Mouse Creek Falls Moderate Onion Cliff Falls Strong Slatten Falls Strong Raven Cliff Falls Moderate Reedy Cove Falls Low Reems Creek Falls Moderate Slicking Falls Low Soco Falls Strong

Updated 33 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Monday

Sunny · 91°F

Tod 87°F Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Fri 89°F Patchy Fog then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sat 90°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 90°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mon 91°F Sunny Best
Tue 87°F Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Wed 87°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

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 Spivey Falls Roaring · 304 cfs 96th percentile
  2. 2 Buckeye Falls Roaring · 304 cfs 96th percentile
  3. 3 Slatten Falls Strong · 752 cfs 89th percentile
  4. 4 Onion Cliff Falls Strong · 752 cfs 89th percentile
  5. 5 Jones Falls Moderate · 1100 cfs 69th percentile
  6. 6 Laurel Falls Moderate · 1100 cfs 69th percentile

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🚗 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 (57 waterfalls)

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All 78 Waterfalls Near Swannanoa

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2.4 miles 350 ft
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Tennessee
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Tennessee
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Tennessee
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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 15 easy waterfall hikes near Swannanoa, including Connestee 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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