Waterfall Hikes Near Sylva, NC
within 50 miles
Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Sylva? Luckily, there are 114 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Sylva, 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 Sylva
Find waterfalls to hike near Sylva
🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Sylva (50 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
49.5 miles awayNorth Carolina
Difficulty: Easy
Trail Length: 0.2 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft

High Falls
6.1 miles awayNorth Carolina
Difficulty: Easy
Trail Length: 1.2 miles
Elevation Gain: 200 ft
🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Sylva (76 waterfalls)
Bring your four-legged friend along! These waterfalls welcome dogs on their trails.

Soco Falls
49.5 miles awayNorth Carolina
Difficulty: Easy
Trail Length: 0.2 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft

Mingo Falls
23.7 miles awayNorth Carolina
Difficulty: Moderate
Trail Length: 0.4 miles
Elevation Gain: 160 ft

Flat Creek Falls
27.2 miles awayNorth Carolina
Difficulty: Moderate
Trail Length: 4.5 miles
Elevation Gain: 800 ft

High Falls
6.1 miles awayNorth Carolina
Difficulty: Easy
Trail Length: 1.2 miles
Elevation Gain: 200 ft
All Hiking Trails Near Sylva With Waterfalls

Grotto Falls
29.1 miles awayTennessee
Difficulty: Moderate
Trail Length: 2.6 miles
Elevation Gain: 585 ft

Rainbow Falls
49.7 miles awayTennessee
Difficulty: Hard
Trail Length: 5.4 miles
Elevation Gain: 1 ft

Toxaway Falls
14.7 miles awayNorth Carolina
Difficulty: Drive Up
Trail Length: 0.0 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft

Kings Creek Falls
36.2 miles awaySouth Carolina
Difficulty: Easy
Trail Length: 1.5 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft

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

Catheys Creek Falls
31.3 miles awayNorth Carolina
Difficulty: Easy
Trail Length: 0.2 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft

Big Bend Falls
12.2 miles awayGeorgia
Difficulty: Moderate
Trail Length: 4.5 miles
Elevation Gain: 300 ft

North Carolina
Difficulty: Easy
Trail Length: 0.5 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft

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

Laughing Falls
35 miles awayNorth Carolina
Difficulty: Moderate
Trail Length: 2.0 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft

North Carolina
Difficulty: Unknown
Trail Length: 0.0 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft

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

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

Glencannon Falls
26.9 miles awayNorth Carolina
Difficulty: Unknown
Trail Length: 0.0 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft

Hidden Falls
24.5 miles awaySouth Carolina
Difficulty: Moderate
Trail Length: 2.3 miles
Elevation Gain: 300 ft

Maidenhair Falls
28.5 miles awayNorth Carolina
Difficulty: Moderate
Trail Length: 2.0 miles
Elevation Gain: 300 ft

Laurel Falls
22.1 miles awayTennessee
Difficulty: Easy
Trail Length: 2.6 miles
Elevation Gain: 314 ft

Connestee Falls
27.1 miles awayNorth Carolina
Difficulty: Easy
Trail Length: 0.1 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft

Kennedy Falls
43.3 miles awayNorth Carolina
Difficulty: Unknown
Trail Length: 0.0 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft

Isaqueena Falls
27.2 miles awaySouth Carolina
Difficulty: Easy
Trail Length: 0.4 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft