Waterfall Hikes Near Sylva, NC

2,601 residents
New_York Time Zone
101 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Sylva? There are 101 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Sylva. 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 35.3754°N, -83.2185°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Sylva

Find waterfalls to hike near Sylva

🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Sylva (22 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.

Soco Falls waterfall

Soco Falls

5.9 miles away
North Carolina
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft
High Falls waterfall

High Falls

0.3 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
1.2 miles 200 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Sylva (66 waterfalls)

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

Soco Falls waterfall

Soco Falls

5.9 miles away
North Carolina
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft
Mingo Falls waterfall

Mingo Falls

13.9 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
0.4 miles 160 ft
Flat Creek Falls waterfall

Flat Creek Falls

13.4 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
4.5 miles 800 ft
High Falls waterfall

High Falls

0.3 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
1.2 miles 200 ft

All Hiking Trails Near Sylva With Waterfalls

Soco Falls waterfall

Soco Falls

5.9 miles away
North Carolina
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft
Woodfin Falls waterfall

Woodfin Falls

49.6 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Mingo Falls waterfall

Mingo Falls

13.9 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
0.4 miles 160 ft
Flat Creek Falls waterfall

Flat Creek Falls

13.4 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
4.5 miles 800 ft
Thurston Hatcher Falls waterfall

Thurston Hatcher Falls

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

High Falls

0.3 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
1.2 miles 200 ft
Betsy Falls waterfall

Betsy Falls

North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Onion Falls waterfall

Onion Falls

1.8 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Onion Cliff Falls waterfall

Onion Cliff Falls

0.7 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
1.0 miles 200 ft
Little Creek Falls waterfall

Little Creek Falls

40.2 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Cullasaja Falls waterfall

Cullasaja Falls

41.7 miles away
North Carolina
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft
Slatten Falls waterfall

Slatten Falls

46.7 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Bridal Veil Falls waterfall

Bridal Veil Falls

North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Dry Falls waterfall

Dry Falls

42.7 miles away
North Carolina
Easy
0.3 miles 50 ft
Upper Vernal Falls waterfall

Upper Vernal Falls

43.7 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Lower Vernal Falls waterfall

Lower Vernal Falls

47.6 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Dill Falls waterfall

Dill Falls

47.5 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Highlands Falls waterfall

Highlands Falls

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

Upper Falls

31.5 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
3.3 miles 500 ft
Satulah Falls waterfall

Satulah Falls

39.7 miles away
North Carolina
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

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