Waterfall Hikes Near Swannanoa, NC
within 50 miles
Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Swannanoa? Luckily, there are 95 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Swannanoa, making it a perfect hub for waterfall enthusiasts. These trails range from drive_up to unknown difficulty, providing options for both casual hikers and experienced adventurers looking to explore the region's natural beauty.
Map of Waterfalls Near Swannanoa
Find waterfalls to hike near Swannanoa
🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Swannanoa (38 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.

Walker Falls
57.9 miles awayNorth Carolina
Difficulty: Drive Up
Trail Length: 0.0 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft

Toms Falls
6.4 miles awayNorth Carolina
Difficulty: Easy
Trail Length: 0.5 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft
🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Swannanoa (67 waterfalls)
Bring your four-legged friend along! These waterfalls welcome dogs on their trails.

Walker Falls
57.9 miles awayNorth Carolina
Difficulty: Drive Up
Trail Length: 0.0 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft

Toms Falls
6.4 miles awayNorth Carolina
Difficulty: Easy
Trail Length: 0.5 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft

Bead and Lace Falls
34.4 miles awayNorth Carolina
Difficulty: Moderate
Trail Length: 2.0 miles
Elevation Gain: 300 ft
All Hiking Trails Near Swannanoa With Waterfalls

Jones Falls
37.6 miles awayTennessee
Difficulty: Moderate
Trail Length: 3.0 miles
Elevation Gain: 300 ft

Reedy Cove Falls
28.8 miles awaySouth Carolina
Difficulty: Easy
Trail Length: 0.5 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft

Whitewater Falls
37.3 miles awayNorth Carolina
Difficulty: Easy
Trail Length: 0.6 miles
Elevation Gain: 200 ft

Big Falls
48 miles awayNorth Carolina
Difficulty: Moderate
Trail Length: 2.0 miles
Elevation Gain: 300 ft

Schoolhouse Falls
47 miles awayNorth Carolina
Difficulty: Easy
Trail Length: 2.5 miles
Elevation Gain: 200 ft

Slatten Falls
53.7 miles awayNorth Carolina
Difficulty: Easy
Trail Length: 1.5 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft

Twisting Falls
49.5 miles awayTennessee
Difficulty: Moderate
Trail Length: 1.5 miles
Elevation Gain: 400 ft

Rainbow Falls
50.1 miles awayNorth Carolina
Difficulty: Moderate
Trail Length: 3.9 miles
Elevation Gain: 700 ft

Windy Falls
49.7 miles awayNorth Carolina
Difficulty: Hard
Trail Length: 3.0 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft

Onion Cliff Falls
32.8 miles awayNorth Carolina
Difficulty: Moderate
Trail Length: 1.0 miles
Elevation Gain: 200 ft

Maidenhair Falls
25.9 miles awayNorth Carolina
Difficulty: Moderate
Trail Length: 2.5 miles
Elevation Gain: 300 ft

Betsy Falls
31.2 miles awayNorth Carolina
Difficulty: Unknown
Trail Length: 0.0 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft

North Carolina
Difficulty: Moderate
Trail Length: 4.0 miles
Elevation Gain: 500 ft

Fairfield Falls
31.4 miles awayNorth Carolina
Difficulty: Unknown
Trail Length: 0.0 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft

Onion Falls
47.4 miles awayNorth Carolina
Difficulty: Unknown
Trail Length: 0.0 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft

High Falls
9.6 miles awayNorth Carolina
Difficulty: Easy
Trail Length: 1.2 miles
Elevation Gain: 200 ft

Thurston Hatcher Falls
33.2 miles awayNorth Carolina
Difficulty: Unknown
Trail Length: 0.0 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft

Clearwater Falls
28.1 miles awaySouth Carolina
Difficulty: Unknown
Trail Length: 0.0 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft

Lower Falls
45.3 miles awaySouth Carolina
Difficulty: Moderate
Trail Length: 2.4 miles
Elevation Gain: 300 ft

Upper Falls
41.2 miles awayNorth Carolina
Difficulty: Easy
Trail Length: 0.5 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft